Organics waste recycling for businesses

Don't let food go to waste...donate it!

Food Finders is a nonprofit food recovery organization with the mission of eliminating hunger and food waste while improving nutrition in food-insecure communities.

They support pantries, shelters, agencies, missions and more within a large part of the Southern California region.

Food Finders coordinates all the logistics of picking up and distributing your donated food, delivering same-day to a partner agency within your local area. 

No amount of food is too small or too big, whether it's perishable, nonperishable or prepared food. 

To learn more, call 562-283-1400 or visit foodfinders.org. 

SB 1383 requires all businesses and multi-family complexes to recycle organic waste. This includes green waste, food waste and food-soiled paper.

Some businesses may qualify for a waiver from certain SB 1383 requirements. If you wish to apply for a de minimis, space constraint or third-party/self-haul waiver, the Waiver Request Form(PDF, 307KB) must be completed and returned to the email stated on the application. City staff will conduct an inspection to determine if the waiver request can be granted.

If your business self-hauls recycle and/or organic material, such as landscape debris (green waste), the City requires a Self-Haul Permit Application(PDF, 863KB) to be completed and returned to the email stated on the application.

To self-haul you must maintain records of all loads, including facility receipts and material types. Look at the permit application form for all additional requirements. 

Please read and fill out the waiver form and permit application completely before submiting it to the City.

Contact the Public Works Department at 562-866-9771, extension 2500 if you have any questions.