LAUSD Organics Recycling (SB 1383)
Food Scrap Collection
The decomposition of organic waste in California’s landfills generates around 20% of the state’s methane, a super pollutant 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2)!
Effective January 1, 2022, Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) which was signed into law in 2016, requires all residents and businesses, including school districts, in California to recycle food and yard waste to combat climate change and increase edible food recovery.
Organic waste resources
Organics, food waste, and yard waste carts and bin colors and sizes* may vary by district, city, and region.
What is SB 1383?
Acceptable/unacceptable organics waste (English/Spanish)
Food waste and organics waste cart options*