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Supervisors pass ordinance targeting large refuse generators to boost recycling and composting
Summary
The board approved on first reading an ordinance requiring audits of large refuse generators to improve diversion rates, with exemptions and phased timelines for nonprofits and certain food vendors.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved on first reading an ordinance on Dec. 4 requiring regular audits of large refuse generators—such as large office buildings, hotels, hospitals and universities—to reduce the city’s landfill waste.
Supervisor Safaie, who carried the ordinance, told the board that although the city has made progress on diversion, “60% of what we send to landfill is still recyclable or compostable,” and that “less than 1% of the entire customer base…produce…
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