What AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383, SB 54, and SB 343 Mean for Your Operation
A plain-English breakdown of the five California regulations that affect nearly every commercial, industrial, and food-service operation in the state.
Substantively reviewed: 2026-10-13. General educational information; confirm current requirements with your jurisdiction and qualified counsel.
California Waste Regulations: Where to Start
Commercial recycling, organics collection, packaging producer responsibility and recycling label claims address different business activities. A recycling program does not automatically satisfy packaging or labeling obligations.
Start with your role
For facility operations, review AB 341, AB 1826 and SB 1383 collection requirements with the local jurisdiction. For products and packaging sold into California, have your packaging and legal teams evaluate SB 54 producer duties and SB 343 labeling rules.
Current qualifications
SB 54 permanent regulations took effect May 1, 2026. CalRecycle reports a July 2026 injunction blocking SB 343 enforcement. Read the specific guides and official updates before acting.
Prepare for a discussion
Bring facility locations, waste streams, service agreements, packaging specifications and existing documentation. ICTV can discuss applicable waste program services; this overview does not determine your legal obligations.
Official sources
- CalRecycle: commercial recycling and organics requirements
- CalRecycle: commercial recycling and organics requirements
- CalRecycle: commercial recycling and organics requirements
- CalRecycle: packaging producer responsibility
- CalRecycle: recycling labels and current litigation
Related California guides
- SB 1383: California's Organics Diversion Law and What It Requires from Your Business
- AB 1826: California's Commercial Organics Recycling Law Explained
- AB 341: California's Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law — Who It Applies to and What It Requires
- SB 54: California's Packaging EPR Law — What Producers and Brands Need to Know
- SB 343: California's New Recyclability Labeling Law and What Businesses Need to Know Before October 2026
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Existing downloadable checklists are preparation aids and may contain older guidance. Confirm current rules using the official sources above. Browse checklists
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