Waste Management performance and SB 1383 compliance
Summary
San Dimas is only diverting about 45% of residential and 14% of commercial organic waste, risking state fines. A grant-funded contract with Go2Zero Strategies will fund targeted education — including for multifamily properties dealing with contamination fees — with enforcement as a last resort.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Mostly covered by a $96,342 state grant — only $21,792.50 comes from the General Fund.
Residents, property managers, and multifamily tenants who get clear guidance on trash and recycling rules — and the city, which avoids state penalties.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Feb 10, 2026
Waste Management reported 34,761 tons collected in 2025, 20.5 million pounds diverted, and the city's rare full compliance with state organics recycling law SB 1383, aided by 531 outreach activities.
City Council Meeting - Jan 27, 2026
San Dimas is only diverting about 45% of residential and 14% of commercial organic waste, risking state fines. A grant-funded contract with Go2Zero Strategies will fund targeted education — including for multifamily properties dealing with contamination fees — with enforcement as a last resort.
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