Turn shrink and food-waste compliance into a documented cost-control program.
Grocery stores are named directly in California's SB 1383 and AB 1826. Between cardboard bales, packaged food that can't be donated, film plastics, and FOG — your backroom has multiple streams that require documented compliance.
What waste looks like without the right partner.
Unsold packaged food with nowhere to go
Expired, damaged, or unsellable packaged food can't go in the dumpster — and can't always be donated. ICTV handles depackaging and organic recovery for packaged food that has no other outlet.
SB 1383 compliance gaps in your backroom
California's SB 1383 explicitly applies to grocery stores over 10,000 sq. ft. and requires documented diversion of organic waste. Many operators don't have the records to prove compliance.
Cardboard and film piling up without a consistent buyer
OCC and film plastics are generated every day. Without a consistent program buyer, they pile up or go into a recycling program that lacks documentation. ICTV purchases both on monthly program terms.
FOG disposal costs and compliance requirements
Fats, oils, and grease from delis and prepared food departments require compliant disposal. ICTV coordinates FOG removal as part of the organics program.
The gap between standard service and what grocery & supermarkets operations actually need.
Depackaging done wrong contaminates your organics stream.
Low-quality depackaging introduces plastic contamination into food waste, causing processors to reject loads. ICTV uses vetted depackaging partners with documented separation rates.
SB 1383 records are incomplete or missing entirely.
Most grocery operators have a recycling program but lack the weight tickets, diversion records, and end-market documentation CalRecycle actually requires for five-year recordkeeping.
FOG and food waste are handled by separate vendors with no coordination.
When organics and grease go to different programs, neither vendor has the full picture, and compliance documentation has gaps. ICTV coordinates both under one program.
What ICTV handles for grocery & supermarkets.
Program-based purchasing and diversion for grocery operations. Depackaging available for unsold packaged products.
The compliance picture.
What these laws mean for grocery & supermarkets — in plain English.
California organics collection rules depend on local programs and approved waivers. AB 1826’s threshold is two cubic yards of total solid waste weekly; SB 1383 adds collection and, for designated generators, edible-food recovery duties.
Non-compliance risk
Confirm applicable service, documentation and retention duties with the jurisdiction. Enforcement and penalties depend on the responsible party and regulation; jurisdiction-level fines are not universal business fines.
California organics collection rules depend on local programs and approved waivers. AB 1826’s threshold is two cubic yards of total solid waste weekly; SB 1383 adds collection and, for designated generators, edible-food recovery duties.
Non-compliance risk
Confirm applicable service, documentation and retention duties with the jurisdiction. Enforcement and penalties depend on the responsible party and regulation; jurisdiction-level fines are not universal business fines.
Covered packaging and plastic food service ware may create producer responsibility duties. Permanent regulations took effect May 1, 2026. Identify producer roles, covered materials and exclusions using current CalRecycle guidance.
Non-compliance risk
Waste service coordination does not replace producer obligations. Confirm registration, reporting, program requirements and exemptions with the relevant organization and qualified advisers.
Services that apply to your operation.
Organics & Food Waste Diversion
Depackaging for unsold grocery products. Composting, anaerobic digestion, and animal feed recovery pathways. SB 1383 and AB 1826 compliant.
Recyclable Material Purchasing
Monthly OCC and film plastics purchasing from grocery distribution centers and store backrooms. Program pricing, consistent pickups.
Compliance Reporting
Weight tickets, delivery receipts, and CalRecycle-formatted diversion reports for SB 1383 and AB 1826 recordkeeping.
Audit-ready records. Every program.
Every ICTV program produces documentation that holds up under regulatory review, internal audit, and ESG reporting.
SB 1383 Diversion Records
Weight tickets and documentation for all organic material diverted — required for five-year recordkeeping.
AB 1826 Compliance Reports
Proof of organics recycling program participation and diversion to approved pathways.
Material Purchase Records
OCC and film plastic purchase documentation for your recycling program records.
Depackaging Documentation
Records of packaged food processed through depackaging and placed into organics recovery.
Common questions from grocery & supermarkets.
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Yes. ICTV coordinates depackaging for packaged food that cannot be sold, donated, or otherwise diverted. The organic content is recovered and the packaging is recycled where possible.
Get a grocery waste assessment.
We'll walk your backroom, identify every stream, and tell you exactly what ICTV can recover — and what documentation you'll get for compliance.
No obligation. Free facility assessment included.