SB 1383 organics recycling and food recovery
Summary
The city is rolling out color-coded three-bin collection under state law SB 1383 and recovered 7.6 million pounds of food in 2025 through partnerships with Carrot and Feeding America. Residential food waste recycling is mandatory and education includes school programs.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city moves to an exclusive commercial waste franchise hauler effective July 1, 2028; direct cost impacts on residents were not stated.
All Riverside residents and businesses, plus food-insecure residents who benefit from recovered edible food.
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