AB 341: California's Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law — Who It Applies to and What It Requires

Substantively reviewed: 2026-10-13. General educational information; confirm current requirements with your jurisdiction and qualified counsel.

AB 341: Mandatory Commercial Recycling

California commercial recycling requirements began July 1, 2012. Businesses generating four cubic yards or more of commercial solid waste weekly and multifamily dwellings with five or more units are covered.

Arrange a recycling pathway

Options can include a recycling service, self-hauling, or other arrangements allowed by the jurisdiction. Ask your local recycling coordinator which materials and collection methods apply. Source separation makes material evaluation and contamination management easier.

Documentation and qualifications

Maintain service agreements, collection information and relevant self-haul or recovery records. Local implementation and enforcement vary. Do not assume low organics volume removes a commercial recycling obligation.

Practical next steps

Estimate weekly total waste, identify recyclable cardboard, paper and plastic streams, confirm collection options, and train occupants or staff. AB 341 does not replace applicable SB 1383 organics requirements.

How ICTV may help

ICTV can review commercial recycling arrangements and evaluate purchasing outlets for suitable material. An outlet review does not establish that every waste stream is accepted.