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Jurupa Valley staff outline SB 1383 rollout, audits and free business support
Summary
City staff said multifamily properties are compliant with California's SB 1383 organic-waste law, described commercial audits and waivers, and announced a bulky-item event with compost and mulch distribution at Patriot High School.
City staff told the Jurupa Valley Public Works committee that the city is rolling out compliance with California Senate Bill 1383 and is focusing outreach and audits on commercial food generators.
Andrea, a city solid-waste staff member, said the city has brought multifamily housing into compliance and has begun audits of businesses to determine appropriate levels of service. "As you know, all businesses and residents are now required to, recycle their organic waste," Andrea said. She said the city’s consultant, Vertech, working through the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), is visiting supermarkets, cold-storage facilities and restaurants to ensure businesses either have food-bank agreements to donate edible food or appropriate organic-waste service with proper sorting.
The city is issuing waivers where food-waste collection is not necessary, Andrea said, and is not issuing notices of violation at this stage. She said outreach materials and setup help are being provided free to businesses because the program is funded by grants.
Andrea also announced a quarterly bulky-item collection event at Patriot High School this weekend from 8 a.m. to noon; the event will include compost and mulch distribution so residents can bring containers and take material home.
Why it matters: SB 1383 mandates reductions in organic waste sent to landfills and requires local jurisdictions to ensure residents and businesses have access to organics collection. Jurupa Valley's approach emphasizes outreach, third-party audits and temporary waivers to help businesses comply while the city uses grant funds to minimize financial burden on local enterprises.
What's next: Staff said outreach will continue, audits will proceed to match service levels to business needs, and the city will monitor for compliance before pursuing enforcement steps.
