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Organics Exemption Form

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  1. 1. Intro(current)
  2. 2. Contact Info
  3. 3. Exemption
  4. 4. Sign & Submit
  • Intro

    1. Organics Exemption Form

      As of January 2022, all commercial entities (businesses and multi-family properties) are required to divert their organic waste from going to the landfill per the requirements of SB 1383. Businesses that meet the following criteria may qualify for an exemption and must file an organics exemption form annually:

      • Sharing Waste Management services,
      • Composting at your property,
      • Self-hauling all organic waste, or
      • Using an alternative organics service besides Waste Management 

      Businesses not participating due to space constraints or minimal generation must apply for an Organics Waiver instead of an exemption form. 

    2. Organic waste includes the following materials

      Green waste: landscape trimmings, grass clippings, non-treated wood, sawdust, etc.
      Food waste: food scraps, produce, expired food, food byproducts, leftovers, plate scrapings, etc.
      Compostable paper: paper towels, compostable paper plates, greasy pizza boxes, compostable bags/packaging, etc.

      These materials are prohibited from being placed in the trash. If your business generates these materials, proof of recycling these items must be provided in the annual exemption reporting.

      Note: To qualify for an organics exemption, all green waste, food waste, and compostable paper generated at your business must be included when self-hauling or using an alternative organics service. No organics may be placed in the trash. 

    3. Form Submittal Option*