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Adelanto council approves first reading of mandatory commercial organics recycling ordinance

City Council of the City of Adelanto · May 7, 2026
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Summary

The Adelanto City Council voted to approve the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 6-20 to implement California's mandatory commercial organics recycling requirements. Staff cited low local compliance and a new local composting outlet as reasons to act now.

The Adelanto City Council approved the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 6-20 on Dec. 9, a change to the municipal code to implement California's mandatory commercial organics recycling requirements.

City staff told the council that state law (Assembly Bill 1826 and upcoming SB 1383 provisions) requires jurisdictions to expand organics recycling for businesses and multifamily properties. Staff reported current local compliance of 66 businesses (about 26.8%) and 180 businesses…

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