Food Recycling and Composting

Food Recycling and Composting

By 2025, California will be required to reduce the amount of organic material disposed in landfills by 75% and recover at least 20% of edible food currently discarded for human consumption. These mandates are part of SB 1383, which took effect in 2022, requiring all businesses and residents in Fresno County to separate organic materials into a green cart or bin, with few exceptions. Below, we’ll help you navigate relevant information and resources related to these requirements. 

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