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Home My WebLink About07-01-23 DBCOM Summer 2023 Newsletter FINAL Valley Vista Services Summer 2023 oa� �� City of Diamond Bar - Refuse and Recycling Newsletter-Commercial What You Should Know About the �r , � ��R! �;� Mandatory Organics Recycling Law d �' ' �'' ��: � , , � � Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) the Mandatory � �� ';, ��,, � ��' Recycling �aw, was implemented .1anuary lst, �, ,,�� 2022. This law requires for all organic waste � � � : � such as food waste and yard waste, to be �� . �, .�„�� - diverted from the IandfilL Commercial �'',,\ �,, - _� businesses will also need to implement a food rescue program to donate excess edible food. ,.�.�,' `' . —� How to Be in Compliance '" �' In order to be in compliance with this law both How is Organic Waste Processed? commercial and residential properties will need to enroll in organics service with their waste �Nhen you recycle organic waste with VVS, the hauler or have an onsite compost for their food organic material is then processed to become scraps. For more information on organics mulch, compost or even renewable energy. recycling, email us at organics@myvvs.com. Community participation is vital to divert organic waste from landfills. Why Recycle Organic Waste? When organic waste is thrown in the trash it � � ends up in the landfill, where it is buried and �r=, ,: forced to decompose with no oxygen. When the ��n organic matter decomposes it begins to emit � ,,,, P� ° �� _ Fue� Electricity methane gas, a green house gas that greatly ; _,;�, �,, ' " contributes to climate change. In order to divert ��; � �,� organic waste from landfills, we must begin to ,��'� separate all our organic waste. �� Food Waste Compost Using Your Organics Cart .�;�' � � To be in compliance with SB1383, the mandatory � organics recycling law, commercial businesses . �- __ - that generate, produce, ship, or serve food will � "` �,` =, need to implement a food rescue program that ...,: `�� ''�-�`�� will partner with a food bank or shelter. Food , ;, ' ';;�:,� �� donation will help prevent edible food from � ��•' entering the landfill and will also provide food to � local families and individuals in need. The organics bin is for food and yard waste. � ? Yard waste such as leaves, grass, and branches ` o directl in the or anics bin. Food waste For more information or ti' . g y g to find a food donation . �,,� should be in a clear or transparent plastic bag, ,- `� ,, �. tied securely, then placed in the organics bin. partner near you go to �� - Food waste includes fruits, vegetables, meat, foodfinders.org. bones, dairy, grains, and leftover food. Happy Plastic Free July! � �. �# Did you know not all plastic is recyclable? � � I To bring awareness to the amount of � plastic that is ending up in our landfills, 44� A _ _. _ � here are some swaps to make your business more sustainable! �In Keen Ha�arclnus Waste � Household Hazardous Waste are products that contain toxic, reactive, or corrosive in redients. f �� c Items such as paint, harsh cleaning chemg als, and / '� batteries. When not disposed correctly, these chemicals can start a trash truck fire hazard, and cause harmful environmental pollutants that can be . �;° dangerous for humans. To find a local drop off � ' - — location for hazardous waste visit CleanLA.com. Plastic bags = NOT recyclable Instead try Paper bags! Summer Cleanup Projects Q Summer is the best time for working on remodeling projects, clean-ups, and renovations! VVS offers a i variety of temporary bin rentals for your �� convenience. For a free quote, contact us online at � www.valleyvistaservices.com/dumpster-rental/ or � , ! � via email at customerservice@myvvs.com. � , 1`� �� ,a � � ,�� - ; Plastic Utensils = NOT recyclable F---�==�-�-= -�-- -�� . ,�� _ ��1��= Instead offer metal for dine in, and wood for to go orders. You can even try to '� r� � � � encourage customers use their own! � - ,� A =� � - > Collection Service will not run on these holidays: � �� ' New Year's Day Labor Day � Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day .--�-,, �"� If your regular collection day falls on or after one Plastic Cups - Rarely_ recycled of these holidays, pick up will be delayed one day. Instead give glass cups when customers Excluding holidays, our normal business hours are: dine in or use branded jars as to go cups Monday through Friday 8 am- 5 pm and to minimize the need for plastic! Saturday from 8 am-1 pm. Valley Vista Services customerservice@myvvs.com iF�aste Dispos¢l¢nd Recycling Division www.va I leyvistaservices.com oa�, 17445 E Railroad St, Industry, CA � Q � � Q (800) 442-6454