The City of Vernon has worked diligently to implement California’s waste and recycling laws aimed at diverting waste, enhancing recycling efforts, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. City’s staff, solid waste consultants, and franchise haulers have collaborated with residents and local businesses to ensure compliance with these critical regulations, fostering a more sustainable and eco-friendly community.

SENATE BILL 1383

The purpose of California SB 1383, officially known as the Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by addressing the significant environmental impact of organic waste in landfills. Specifically, SB 1383 aims to:

1. Reduce methane emissions: Organic waste in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. SB 1383 sets ambitious targets to reduce the amount of organic waste disposed of in landfills, thus reducing methane emissions.

2. Increase composting and recycling: The law requires businesses and residents to divert organic waste (such as food scraps and yard waste) from landfills and recycle it through composting, anaerobic digestion, or other waste diversion strategies.

3. Promote edible food recovery: SB 1383 mandates food recovery programs to reduce food waste by redirecting edible food to charitable organizations, thus fighting hunger while also preventing it from entering landfills.

4. Set statewide diversion goals: SB 1383 establishes the goal of reducing the amount of organic waste sent to landfills by 75% by 2025, and recovering at least 20% of edible food for human consumption.

Overall, the goal of SB 1383 is to mitigate climate change by reducing short-lived climate pollutants, such as methane, while promoting a more sustainable waste management system across California.

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SB 1383 IN VERNON