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Recycling and composting organics is the law

Businesses are required to subscribe to and participate in recycling and organics recycling programs. When organic material (food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard waste) ends up in the landfill, it decomposes and emits harmful greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. 

To reduce these emissions, state law Senate Bill (SB) 1383 requires all California residents to separate food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard waste and place them into an organics recycling dumpster instead of a trash dumpster to divert organic waste from landfills. The organic material is turned into a nutrient-rich compost!

Recycling and organics service is included at no additional charge for most business accounts. By actively reducing waste, recycling, and composting each week and opting for a smaller bins, you can divert trash from landfills and actually lower your solid waste bills each month!

For more information visit, https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/richmond-ca.