The Los Angeles City Council has approved a new program on May 8 aimed at encouraging more restaurants and residents to properly dispose of organic waste. The program, called the LA Organic Compliance Incentive Program, is designed to support the city’s recycLA efforts and comply with Senate Bill 1383.
The goal of the program is to increase participation by providing incentives to customers. LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) will allocate $4 million for the program, offering qualified customers a 64-gallon green bin and up to nine months of service. This initiative is part of the city’s efforts to achieve a 75 percent reduction in emissions of short-lived climate pollutants by 2025 and rescue at least 20 percent of currently disposed surplus food by the same year.
The program will focus on two categories of customers: Priority One and Priority Two. Priority One customers are standalone restaurants that are high organics generators. Priority Two customers are multifamily properties in designated areas with a high percentage of low or moderate-income residents.
With the implementation of SB 1383, LASAN commercial and multifamily properties without organic waste collection are subject to fines of up to $250 per violation. To increase compliance, the city has granted waivers to some eligible restaurants to exemptions under the state law.
Overall, the goal is to maximize organics diversion and reduce the financial impact on customers affected by increased recycling costs. The program aims to increase participation and compliance with organic waste disposal regulations in Los Angeles.
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