Trash & Recycling

Assembly Bill 1826

Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling

AB 1826 requires businesses, commercial centers, and multifamily residential dwellings with five or more units, that generate two cubic yards or more of organic waste per week, to arrange for ongoing organic waste recycling services as of July 1, 2020. Organic waste includes plate scrapings, spoiled food, and excess food inventory. To assist you with this law, contact your waste hauler to arrange for recycling services or to apply for an exemption.  Please visit their website for further information.

Athens Services Website

Request Services from Athens

Burrtec Waste Industries Website

Request Services from Burrtec

CR&R Environmental Services Website

Request Services from CR&R

Are You Prepared?
Recycling Legislation

How to Comply
How to Comply

Additional information about California’s commercial recycling requirement is available on the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s (CalRecycle) website at https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Recycle/Commercial/Organics/