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Organics Recycling

Summary

Get ready to sort your trash, Santa Clara! Starting in 2026, you'll be required to separate food scraps and yard waste for recycling. Businesses will also need to donate edible food, so get ready to compost!

At a glance

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

This new rule might mean a slight increase in your trash bill, but it's all part of a bigger push to be more sustainable.

✅Who benefits

Everyone benefits from a cleaner environment and less waste going to landfills, plus businesses can help feed people with their leftovers!

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

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