HomeMy WebLinkAboutSB1383_Food_Donors_Fnl - 2023-10-18T132050.248CA Senate Bill 1383:
Requirements for Food Donors
The Abound Food Care Donation Program provides food generators with
SB 1383 compliance solutions to help reduce food waste and improve operational
efficiencies. Let’s work together to rescue edible food and feed communities
in need.
What is SB 1383?
SB 1383 is a California state mandate
to reduce organic waste destined for
landfills by 75%, and to recover 20%
of edible food that would otherwise
be sent to landfills by 2025.
Why is this law in place?
Food waste is the second largest
contributor of organic matter in
California landfills which produces
methane gas, a known greenhouse
gas pollutant. California has made a
commitment to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and air pollution by
implementing SB 1383.
How and when does this affect my jurisdiction?
As a Tier 1 or Tier 2 food generator
(see back page to identify which tier
you fall into), you must comply with
SB 1383 or face fines and penalties.
Below is a timeline of requirements
you must meet.
Year Requirements Actions you need to take
January 1, 2020 50% reduction in organic
waste disposal
Provide a written agreement
with a food recovery service
or organization.
January 1, 2022 Regulations take effect and
enforcement begins
Tier 1 generators must be
compliant with SB 1383
requirements (see back page).
January 1, 2024 Local governments take
over enforcement
Non-compliance notice of Tier 1
violations and penalties to begin.
Tier 2 generators must be
compliant with SB 1383
requirements.
January 1, 2025 75% reduction in organics waste
disposal and 20% increase in edible
food recovery
A food recovery service or
organization needs to be
established and recovering
all edible excess food from
your facility.
SB 1383 Timeline of Requirements
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