RECYCLING IS THE LAW IN CALIFORNIA
State law Assembly Bill 341 (AB 341)(Chapter 476, Statutes of 2011 [Chesbro, AB 341]), California is one of the first states in the nation to enact a statewide program to conserve natural resources by diverting commercial solid waste from landfills. All businesses and public entities in California that subscribe to four or more cubic yards of garbage service per week are required by State law to implement a recycling program. Recycling in the law in the state of California. For more information about AB 341, please visit CalRecycle’s website.
State law Assembly Bill 1826 (AB 1826) also requires businesses to recycle their organic materials. All businesses and public entities in California that subscribe to four or more cubic yards of garbage and recycling service per week or required by State law to implement an organics recycling program. Organics include food scraps, food soiled paper products (paper towels, napkins, cups, plates, etc.), plants, yard trimmings, and clean wood. For more information about AB 1826, please visit CalRecycle's Website.
**Please note that Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) supersedes both AB 341 and AB 1826. For more information on SB 1383, click here.
BE RECOGNIZED AS A GREEN BUSINESS
Get the credit you deserve for your efforts to protect the environment. San Ramon businesses that recycle, reduce their waste, buy recycled materials, use non-toxic products, and conserve water and energy can be certified and advertised as Green Businesses through the
California Green Business Program.
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ACI of San Ramon can provide San Ramon businesses with the following at no additional charge:
- Up to 96 gallons per week of organics service
- Higher levels of organics service for half the cost of garbage service, click here for rates
- Schedule a training on proper sorting for employees
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PLEASE CONTACT
ACI of San Ramon
(925) 380-9480
[email protected]
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SAN RAMON BUSINESSES HAVE A CHOICE
You can hire one of the permitted recycling companies listed below to collect recyclables from your property. Please note that there is often a charge for commercial recyclables collection service. The City of San Ramon does not set the rates charged by the recycling companies, except for ACI. The City encourages businesses to request price quotes from at least two different companies to ensure that you obtain competitive pricing.
PERMITTED COMMERCIAL RECYCLING TRANSPORTERS
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ACI of San Ramon (925) 380-9480
Republic Services (925) 685-4711
Waste Management (510) 613-8700
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