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El Dorado Disposal Commercial Organic/ Food Waste
El Dorado Disposal Commercial Organic / Food Waste
The composting food waste is a critical components for any community's march to a Zero Waste goal.
Call us today to learn more about food waste processing services in your area.
Organic/Food Waste Services with El Dorado Disposal
Mandatory Commercial Organics/ Food Waste Collection AB 1826
Include the food! California disposes approximately 30 million tons of waste in landfills each year, of which more than 30 percent could be used for compost or mulch. Mandatory recycling of organic waste is the next step toward achieving California’s aggressive recycling and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals.
January 1, 2020 businesses that generate 2 cubic yards or more of commercial mixed waste per week are currently required arrange for organic waste recycling services.
If your business does not produce food waste, please reach out to have the exemption approval process started: 4030sustainability@wasteconnections.com
- This will include most commercial businesses.
- *Note: Multifamily dwellings are required to provide information about their landscape and green waste programs to us at 4030sustainability@wasteconnections.com
Setting up an organics collection program easy! Contact customer service at 530-626-4141 or email us at 4030sustainability@wasteconnections.com
More information on California’s Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling AB 1826
FAQ
My business has over 2 yards of garbage and recycling service per week, but we don’t produce any food waste. What do I do?
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Your business may qualify for an exemption. Send an email to us at 4030sustainability@wasteconnections.com to start the exemption process.
What kinds of organic materials are accepted in organics recycling program? Is there a list of acceptable items?
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Our program allows food this includes all vegetables, fruits, meat, bones, dairy, coffee grounds/filters and egg shells; Food soiled paper products are also allowed in the Organics Waste program including napkins, paper plates, and wax covered cardboard products. If your business decides to collect this food waste in bags, we will only allow BPI approved GREEN in color biodegradable bags. Please see the downloadable food waste flyer to see all acceptable materials.
Is the use of compostable bags for collecting organic material allowed?
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Yes, we do allow BPI Approved GREEN biodegradable bags. We recommend our “bucket to bin” method, which means collecting food waste in a buckets and transferring the food waste into the dumpster. Send an email to us at 4030sustainability@wasteconnections.com if your business would like technical collection assistance.
Are compostable paper products permitted?
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Yes, we do allow food soiled paper products including napkins, paper towels, paper plates, and wax cardboard items.
Enclosure Specifications
We recommend the customer contact us before construction. This eliminates any confusion. Each business is unique and it serves best to meet and discuss options before construction of the enclosure. Call our customer service department at 530-626-4141.
Rates
Recycling is more than just cardboard. Recycling bins are available, for more information please contact our Recycling Coordinator at 530-295-2813.
For complete rate details:
Please contact El Dorado Disposal Customer Service at customerservice4030@wcnx.org or 530-626-4141 or 916-985-1162 for more information.
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