Opportunities for Businesses
Become a San Francisco Green Business
Safe Disposal, Recycling, Reuse Requirements
San Francisco requires businesses to sort their waste into recycling, composting, and landfill, and to properly dispose of hazardous items (or things that can become dangerous while being transported) at take-back collection centers or through registered pick-up services.
Recycling and Composting Requirements
Recycling Guide
Safely Dispose of Toxic Products
Waste Prevention & Toxics Reduction Policies
Food vendors, restaurants, retail stores must follow San Francisco City Ordinances.
Plastic, Litter, and Toxics Reduction Law
Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance
Checkout Bag Ordinance
Polystyrene Foam and the Food Service and Packaging Waste Reduction Ordinance
Food Recovery Requirements
Transportation
Energy
Energy Incentives, Financing, and Requirements
Healthy Ecosystems
Climate Change
San Francisco Climate Action Strategy (PDF)
Please call the San Francisco Department of the Environment at (415) 355-3700 for more information about San Francisco environmental issues, programs and opportunities.