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Recycling and Organics
October 30, 2025
Waste Hauler Transition
The City of Diamond Bar recently
switched sectors of existing haulers:
•Valley Vista Services (VVS): residential
•Waste Management (WM): commercial
This change affects how waste,
recycling, and organics are collected
and processed.
Key Differences
Organics (Food Waste) Handling
•No plastic bags —not even
“biodegradable” or “compostable”
types
•Use paper bags or thin cardboard
boxes for food waste
Why this matters: Plastic contaminates
the composting process. It breaks down
into microplastics and chemical
residues that can end up in compost
and mulch —eventually entering the
soil and food supply.
Key Differences
Source Separation of Recyclables
and Trash
•WM requires recyclables and
trash to be sorted at the source
•With VVS, these were
commingled and sorted later
Why this matters: Clean, separated
recyclables stay uncontaminated
and are easier to process into new
materials.
State Law
SB 1383 –Organics Recycling
1.Everyone must recycle green waste (yard +
food scraps)
2.Certain businesses must donate edible food
3.Color-coded bins:
•Green = Organics
•Blue = Recyclables
•Black/Grey = Trash
Why: Reduce methane emissions by keeping
organics out of the landfill. Color-coded bins
make sorting consistent and reduce confusion.
State Laws
SB 54 –Plastic Pollution Reduction
•Polystyrene (Styrofoam) is
banned statewide
•More materials may be
restricted as recyclability data is
reviewed
Why this matters: State is making
efforts to streamline recycling and
reduce confusion
Sorting Guidelines
Organics Recycling (Green Bin)
•Recycle all food items
•Remove all packaging,napkins are okay
•Use paper bags or rinse containers regularly to prevent pests
Sorting Guidelines
Recycling (Blue Bin)
•Keep items clean, empty, and
dry
•Don’t bag recyclables
•Don’t include plastic wrap, film,
pouches, cords, or clothing
•Lids on
When in doubt, throw it out.Wishful
recycling causes contamination.
Sorting Guidelines
Recycling (Blue Bin)-Common Contaminants
Collection & Equipment
Location Service Schedule
Diamond Bar Center (3) 3 YD MSW M/TH/S
(1) 3 YD REC M
(1) 64G ORG TH
Heritage Park (2) 3 YD MSW T/S
(2) 96G MSW TH
(1) 96G ORG F
Pantera Park (1) 3 YD MSW W
(1) 96G MSW W