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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?

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?

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?

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?

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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