HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - Item 4ASB 1383 SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANTS: ORGANIC WASTE REDUCTIONS
Palm Springs City Council
April 8, 2021
SB 1383 OVERVIEW
Regulations finalized on 11/5/20
Designed to address:
Food waste and food insecurity
Methane emissions from landfills
Sweeping and highly prescriptive changes to organic materials
management
Will impact residents, businesses, and local governments
RESIDENTIAL IMPACTS
Mandatory color-coded system –trash (gray), recycling (blue),
organics (green)
Sizes may vary
Food and yard waste in green cart
Plastic bags are prohibited in green carts
Contamination and compliance will be monitored
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS IMPACTS
Reduced threshold for compliance
1/2 cubic yard to 20 gallons (.1 cuyd ) of organics/week
No plastic bags in organics carts
Proof of service still required
More frequent contamination monitoring and enforcement
Very limited space waivers will continue
OR
LARGE MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEXES
Reduced threshold for compliance
1/2 cubic yard to 20 gallons (.1 cuyd ) of organics/week
Food waste collection not required
Discussing possible options
Green waste collection must continue
Proof of service still required
More frequent contamination monitoring and enforcement
Very limited space waivers will continue
CITY IMPACTS
Assess compliance for city facilities
Event spaces but not public spaces
New purchasing policies
Must purchase or make “donate” about 3,800 tons of reclaimed organic
material
Tracking and reporting
EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY
2022 –Tier 1 Facilities must comply
Wholesale food vendors, food distributors, grocery stores and supermarkets
2024 –Tier 2 Facilities must comply
Large hospitals, hotels, large venues, large events, large restaurants, large
state agency facilities, and schools with an on-site food facility
TOPICS THAT MAY RETURN TO COUNCIL
Rate increases
Option to move to tax roll billing
Enforcement
Different size containers
Survey
FUTURE MILESTONES
June
Review amended Franchise Agreement and cost implications for SB 1383 implementation with
Sustainability Commission
Present updated EPP Policy to City Council and provide implementation update
July
Present amended Franchise Agreement, fiscal impact, and proposed solid waste and recycling
fee increases to City Council for review/approval
Finalize ordinance changes and policies and review with Sustainability Commission
September
Present ordinance and policy changes (if needed) to City Council for review/approval