Organic Recycling

California State Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), requires the reduction of organic was disposed of landfills. Organic waste is food scraps and food-soiled paper from kitchen and food operation, and yard waste such as garden and landscrapes waste and wood waste.

In order to comply with SB 1383, and to make Fountain Valley a more sustainable and thriving place for everyone, the city of Fountain Valley is please to introduce a new Organic Waste Recycling program for all city residents.

What are the Benefits?

Organic waste will be composted and turned into nutrient rich fertilizer. The city will host an annual compost giveaway for Fountain Valley residents. Compost and other products from recycled organic wastes are valuable to farmers, schools, community gardeners and many others in the agriculture and landscape industry. These products return nutrients to the soil, conserve water, reduce run-off, and help plants grow. By recycling food and landscape waste, residents and business owners are contributing to a greener, healthier California.

Who Must Comply?

SB 1383 is unique in that it requires all residents and businesses to recycle organic materials. SB 1383 also requires certain businesses to donate excess edible food to food recovery organizations to assist people in need.

• ALL Residential Homes
• ALL Multi-family properties (apartments, townhomes, homeowners associations, etc.)
• ALL Commercial Businesses (Public and Private)
• Schools
• Government Entities

Residential Recycling

ORGANICS - NEW

Senate Bill 1383 now requires all California residents to recycle their kitchen organic waste, or food scraps, with their yard trimmings.

Organic waste includes all food scraps, including cooked meat, fish, poultry, bones, fruits, vegetables, bread, pasta, rice, and grains; food-soiled paper, such as pizza boxes, coffee filters, wet paper towels, and soiled napkins; and yard waste, including grass, leaves, small branches, plants, weeds, and garden trimmings.

Fountain Valley residents can now pick up a free kitchen pail for organics recycling, from City of Fountain Valley, located at 10200 Slater Ave, in Fountain Valley. The FREE kitchen pails will be available during regular business hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, and to view the acceptable items list in the organics bin. 

For information on single family residential recycling, view the Single Family Services Guide.

Recyclables

Recyclables includes paper, cardboard, metal/aluminum cans, plastic and glass. Recyclable items should be placed into your recycles bin. For more information and to view specific acceptable items. View the recycle bin acceptable items list.

Commercial Recycling

ORGANICS - NEW

Senate Bill 1383 requires all California businesses to recycle their organic materials, such as paper products, food scraps, landscape waste, and wood waste. 

Organic waste includes all food scraps, include cooked meat, fish, poultry, bones, fruit, vegetables, bread, pasta, rice, and grains; food-soiled paper, such as pizza boxes, coffee filters, wet paper towels, and spoiled napkins; and yard waste, including grass, leaves, small branches, plants, weeds, and garden trimmings. 

Recyclables

Recyclables include paper, cardboard, metal/aluminum cans, plastics, and glass. Recyclable items should be placed into your recycle bin. For more information and to view acceptable items. View the acceptable items list.

For information on commercial recycling, view the Commercial Guide.

Multi-Family Recycling

ORGANICS - NEW

Senate Bill 1383 now requires all California residents to recycle their kitchen organic waste, or food scraps, with their yard trimmings.

Organics waste includes all food scraps, include cooked meat, fish, poultry, bones, fruits, vegetables, bread, pasta, rice, and grains; food-soiled paper, such as pizza boxes, coffee filters, wet paper towels, and soiled napkins; and yard waste, including grass, leaves, small branches, plants, weeds, and garden trimmings. 

Fountain Valley residents can now pick a FREE kitchen pail for organics recycling, from the city of Fountain Valley. They will be available to pick up during regular business hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Recyclables

Recyclables include paper, cardboard, metal/aluminum cans, plastics, and glass. Recyclable items should be placed into your recycle bin. For more information and to view acceptable items. View the acceptable items list. 

For information on multi-family residential recycling, view the Multi-Family Service Guide.

Contamination

In accordance with state law, Republic Services staff will be conducting annual contamination monitoring reviews. Representatives, in clearly identified safety vests, will be in the community reviewing the contents of organic, recycle, trash carts and dumpsters. If contamination is found, a tag will be placed on the cart or dumpers identifying the incorrect items. Please note that these reviews are mandated by state law and will occur on an annual basis.

City of Fountain Valley Municipal Code Chapter 6.08.280

SB 1383 Requirements for Landscapers 

Landscape companies are reminded that it is no longer legal to dispose of legal to dispose of green waste in trash containers or landfills. Landscape companies are required to comply with SB 1383 requirements. Click here Version OptionsOrganic RecyclingHeadline SB 1383 Requirements for Landscapers SB 1383 Requirements for Landscapers for a list of organics recycling facilities.