Mandatory Recycling and Composting Ordinance
San Francisco's Mandatory Recycling and Composting Ordinance requires San Francisco residents and businesses to properly separate recyclables and compostables and keep them out of the landfill. Recycling and composting is one way to help San Francisco achieve its goal of Zero Waste by 2020.
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Learn more about the Mandatory Recycling and Composting Ordinance.
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Find out how to reduce refuse costs by recycling and composting.
Extended Bag Reduction Ordinance
Effective October 1, 2012, San Francisco's Extended Bag Reduction Ordinance, requries all retailers in San Francisco charge a minimum of 10 cents for each bag provided at checkout. Retailers must provide certified compostable, post-consumer recycled, or reusable bags at a charge. Shoppers can avoid this charge by bringing their own bag.
This ordinance will apply to food establishments on October 1, 2013.
Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance
In compliance with San Francisco's Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance, restaurants and other food service businesses must use compostable or recyclable food service containers and utensils. Food and drinks cannot be sold in styrofoam containers.
Compostable bags and food service ware accepted in San Francisco’s compost program must be certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute as "compostable", also referred to as "BPI Certified".
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Learn more about the Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance.
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Find Vendors for recyclable and compostable food service ware.
