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SB 1383 Organic Waste Compliance

Trash fees go up 3.5% (about $1.46/month) and stay on the property tax roll. Residents demanded a vote or a budget offset; the mayor promised a Waste Management workshop within two weeks.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 10, 2026

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SB 1383 organic waste enforcement fix

The state found Lancaster out of compliance on four of eleven requirements of California's food-waste recycling law, with potential fines up to $10,000 per day. The council introduced a fix — but Mayor Parris worried about a $100 fine hitting small restaurants.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026