Methane emissions reduction targets for California set by law in Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) mandate that by 2025, organic waste disposal must be reduced by 75% and that at least 20% of currently disposed of surplus food must be recovered for people to eat. SB 1383 aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and remove up to 26 million tons of organic material from landfills annually by 2025. This change in organic waste disposal will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, help create thousands of new jobs, and improve the health of the state’s population. SB 1383 requires all jurisdictions to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses and recycle these organic materials using recycling facilities. All businesses must recycle their organic waste (food and green waste). For compliance, a businesses must either: Subscribe to and participate in their jurisdiction’s organics curbside collection service OR Self-haul organic waste to a specified composting facility, community composting program, or other collection activity or program. Businesses that sell food must also comply with these requirements under SB 1383: Recover the maximum amount possible of surplus edible food generated Partner with one or more food recovery organizations or services to pick up or receive your surplus edible food Have a written contract or agreement with the food recovery organization(s) or service(s). Track and maintain records of food recovered each month, including type, frequency of collection and amounts in pounds.