Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns regarding organic waste recycling.
Please note that the City of Lathrop is implementing the organic waste reduction requirement as part of a state mandate, SB 1383, which aims to reduce organic waste disposal by 75% by 2025. The guidelines provided by Republic Services, which prohibit the use of kitchen bags and instead recommend placing food waste in paper bags or directly into the bin are additional requirements of the law. In order for the organic waste to be compostable, it needs to be free of contamination, which plastics are considered. Paper bags or compostable bags break down and can be composted, unlike there plastic counterpart. The organic waste collect is processed into compost and mulch that will eventually be repurposed helping to reduce emissions and pollutants, specifically methane.
If you are interested in more information on SB 1383 and its requirements, please visit www.calrecycle.ca.gov.
Good morning,
Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns regarding organic waste recycling.
Please note that the City of Lathrop is implementing the organic waste reduction requirement as part of a state mandate, SB 1383, which aims to reduce organic waste disposal by 75% by 2025. The guidelines provided by Republic Services, which prohibit the use of kitchen bags and instead recommend placing food waste in paper bags or directly into the bin are additional requirements of the law. In order for the organic waste to be compostable, it needs to be free of contamination, which plastics are considered. Paper bags or compostable bags break down and can be composted, unlike there plastic counterpart. The organic waste collect is processed into compost and mulch that will eventually be repurposed helping to reduce emissions and pollutants, specifically methane.
If you are interested in more information on SB 1383 and its requirements, please visit www.calrecycle.ca.gov.