SB 1383: California's Organics Diversion Law and What It Requires from Your Business

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

SB 1383: Commercial Organics and Food Recovery

California organics collection requirements began January 1, 2022. Businesses generally participate in their local organics program or an authorized self-haul arrangement. Local collection options and approved waivers matter; this is not a compliance determination.

Who may be affected

Commercial organics generators and multifamily properties. Separately, designated commercial edible-food generators have food recovery obligations. Tier 1 began in 2022 and Tier 2 in 2024. Business category and size determine eligibility; a food business is not automatically in one tier.

Practical next steps

Confirm collection rules with your jurisdiction, label containers, train staff, review contamination, and check whether edible-food recovery requirements apply. Recycling food waste does not replace recovery of eligible edible food for people.

Documentation and qualifications

Keep service agreements, staff education records and applicable self-haul or food recovery records. Requirements and retention periods depend on your role. Request waiver approval from the jurisdiction rather than assuming small volume or limited space creates an exemption.

How ICTV may help

Discuss organics routing, vendor coordination and material documentation. Local requirements and facility acceptance must be confirmed.