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Home My WebLink About10-01-23 DBCOM Fall 2023 Newsletter FINAL Valley Vista Services Fall 2023 oa� �� City of Diamond Bar - Refuse and Recycling Newsletter - Commercial Organic Waste FAQ's Did you know? According to CalRecycle, a third of our waste As food and yard waste goes into the consists of organic materials that will go in the landfill it produces methane gas, a green landfill. To help reduce this number the State house gas which is lOx times more potent passed laws now known as AB 1826 and SB 1383. than CO2. This is why it is important to separate your organic waste. Who needs to comply with these laws? Fun Fact• Your organic waste can be All commercial businesses are required to transformed into resources such as subscribe to organic waste recycling services, electricity, fuel, or even mulch for farms! unless exempted by their jurisdiction. How will we train our employees? Valley Vista Services provides free waste What Goes in Your Organics Cart? assessments from our recycling specialists who Food waste: Yard waste: will be able to help train employees on how to • • yard trimmings separate their waste or help determine service fruits & vegetables • small branches level. You may schedule an assessment by calling • meat & bones • untreated and (800)442-6454 or emailing organics@myvvs.com. • dairy products unpainted wood , When disposing food waste please use a clear , � plastic bag to keep food separate from green �- ' ' \ waste and to help with odors. For more � �,, � �� information on organic recycling please visit � � �` . � =�� CalRecycle.ca.gov/organics/SLCP or scan our , �,�; � „ �` . � ; ;. � � �� barcode below for a video tutorial! ,;�' � , � ! � !'� ,�r , �',`�, `,! „�, �1 � � �{ �--� �/ '�„ ■ � ■ ,� 7 � � ■ � � � � � Why Do You Need an Organics Cart? �3 1�� SB 1383 requires commercial and residential �� properties to separate their organic waste from their other materials for recycling. Commercial � businesses will also need to implement food � rescue programs. For information on food rescue programs please Food Only visit calrecycle.ca.gov/Organics/Food/Donation/ Celebrate the Holidays What Businesses Need to be with Eco-Friendly Practices Donating Food? Recycled or Eco-Friendly Packaging: Use In accordance with SB1383, the mandatory recycled or biodegradable packaging materials organics recycling law, commercial businesses for gifts and products. that generate, produce, ship, or serve food will T �,_ , � need to establish a food rescue program that � '� �� 4/�� partners with a food bank or shelter. Food �-'" r �� donations will help prevent edible food from a. '' � ��1-,� entering the landfill while also providing food �� to local families and individuals in need. Eco-Friendly Promotional Gifts: Instead of giving away single-use plastic items, opt for reusable As of January 2022, tier one businesses such as and sustainable promotional gifts, such as tote grocery stores or food vendors need to donate bags, bamboo pens, or stainless steel water excess edible food that would otherwise go to bottles. waste. � � Starting in January 2024, all other businesses �� such as restaurants, hotels, health facilities, _ \ ; large venues and schools with excess edible food will need a food rescue program. Digital Greeting Cards: Send holiday greetings and messages digitally rather than printing To find out more information or to find a food paper cards. If physical cards are needed, use donation partner near you go to recycled paper. foodfinders.org. � 0 � `� � � , , � �� :�. -� . � , ;� — i � �� .>=�. ,�.1_�'[ � � . � Support Local Vendors: If serving food or � � �' beverages, prioritize local options to support local � _ � - vendors and reduce carbon emissions associated with transportation. � • � �=�� ,+�`�;�y� `.�` e �`' " Collection Service will not run on these holidays: ,._ - , � �`�'� � �° ��`�°�' ; ,.�r �, �, �.� ;, ��`�,,,�`� � ,�� - - , New Year's Day Labor Day '�►_ " -l��- � Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Reduce Food Waste: Implement measures to Independence Day Christmas Day reduce food waste during holiday events, such as careful planning, donation of surplus food, or If your regular collection day falls on or after one composting. T � �� of these holidays, pick up will be delayed one day. y �� Excluding holidays, our normal business hours are: �� _ ' ��y�� :,- , �_ i� `` �� — �� Monday through Friday 8 am- 5 pm and � ,�-�'� � �,�`�� Saturday from 8 am-1 pm. �.. Valley Vista Services customerservice@myvvs.com �aste Disposal and Recycling Division www.va I leyvistaservices.com oa�, 17445 E Railroad St, Industry, CA � Q � � Q (800) 442-6454