Sort It Sonoma! Commercial Property Owner Requirements

• Organic materials (compostables) include all food scraps (vegetable and fruit ends, meat, bones, dairy, grain etc.), yard debris (leaves, plants, grass clippings, etc.), food-soiled paper without any plastic coatings or linings (napkins, tissue, paper towels), and untreated wood.
• Provide or arrange for the collection of organic materials (compostables) in addition to recycling and trash for employees, contractors, tenants, and customers.
• Ensure access to the adequate number, size, and location of collection containers for organic materials, recycling, and trash.
• Ensure containers are properly colored and labeled: green for organic materials, blue for recycling, and gray/black for trash.
• Provide information on an annual basis to employees, contractors, tenants, and customers about properly sorting recyclables and organic materials out from the trash.
• Provide information to new tenants within 14 days of the occupation of the premises.

Reference: California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 14, Divison 7, Chapter 12 “Short-lived Climate Pollutants” Section 18984.10 Commercial Business Owner Responsibilities - www.calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/slcp