Concern Regarding New Food Waste Disposal Guidelines
Email: raman.khe@gmail.com
Status: Closed
Assigned To: mstathakopoulos (Parks and Recreation)
Ticket ID: 666390d2
Hi,
I’m writing to express concern about the City of Lathrop’s new food waste disposal guidelines sent by Republic Services, which prohibit the use of kitchen bags and instead recommend placing food waste in paper bags or directly into the bin.
As you may know, most food waste is not dry. Disposing of it without a proper liner leads to leaks, foul odors, and an increased risk of attracting insects, rodents, and other animals. This not only creates an unsanitary environment for residents but also increases health and safety risks in our neighborhoods.
It's concerning that such a basic consequence seems to have been overlooked in this decision. If these guidelines result in pest infestations, public health hazards, or damage to private property, the City could potentially be held liable for any negative outcomes arising from the enforcement of these policies.
I urge you to reconsider this rule or, at the very least, offer residents safe and sanitary alternatives that prevent these foreseeable issues.
Updated By: mstathakopoulos
Assigned To: mstathakopoulos (Parks and Recreation)
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.
Certain messages sent through this form may constitute a public record and be subject to disclosure under state law.
Communications sent via the Internet or through this Web page shall in no way be deemed to constitute legal notice to the City or any of its officers, agents, or employees, where notice to the City is required by any law, rule, regulation or contract.
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Concern Regarding New Food Waste Disposal Guidelines
Hi,
I’m writing to express concern about the City of Lathrop’s new food waste disposal guidelines sent by Republic Services, which prohibit the use of kitchen bags and instead recommend placing food waste in paper bags or directly into the bin.
As you may know, most food waste is not dry. Disposing of it without a proper liner leads to leaks, foul odors, and an increased risk of attracting insects, rodents, and other animals. This not only creates an unsanitary environment for residents but also increases health and safety risks in our neighborhoods.
It's concerning that such a basic consequence seems to have been overlooked in this decision. If these guidelines result in pest infestations, public health hazards, or damage to private property, the City could potentially be held liable for any negative outcomes arising from the enforcement of these policies.
I urge you to reconsider this rule or, at the very least, offer residents safe and sanitary alternatives that prevent these foreseeable issues.
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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.
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Certain messages sent through this form may constitute a public record and be subject to disclosure under state law.
Communications sent via the Internet or through this Web page shall in no way be deemed to constitute legal notice to the City or any of its officers, agents, or employees, where notice to the City is required by any law, rule, regulation or contract.