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Board advances mandatory recycling and composting ordinance after debate over enforcement
Summary
Supervisors passed on first reading an ordinance establishing mandatory recycling and composting requirements for people and businesses in San Francisco, including enforcement mechanisms and a fee for inspections; some supervisors raised concerns about enforcement and equity while proponents emphasized collaborative implementation.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed on first reading an ordinance that would require separation of recyclables, compostables and landfill trash for persons and businesses in the city and authorize enforcement mechanisms and an inspection fee.
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi (referred to as the motion-maker at the hearing) introduced the ordinance and deferred to Jared Blumenfeld of the Department of the Environment, who presented two clarifying amendments and described the broad consensus that informed the legislation. Blumenfeld summarized non-substantive language changes designed to clarify responsibilities for commercial property owners…
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