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CA Pub Res Code § 42649.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.8 - Recycling of Commercial Solid Waste|Section 42649.1.

42649.1.  For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) “Business” means a commercial or public entity, including, but not limited to, a firm, partnership, proprietorship, joint stock company, corporation, or association that is organized as a for-profit or nonprofit entity, or a multifamily residential dwelling.(b) “Commercial solid waste” includes all types of solid waste generated by a store, office, or other commercial or public entity source, including a business or a multifamily dwelling of five or more units.(c) “Commercial waste generator” means a business subject to subdivision (a) of Section 42649.2.(d) “Full-service restaurant” means an establishment with the primary business purpose of serving food, where food may be consumed on the premises, and an employee of the establishment takes all of the following actions:(1) The consumer is escorted or assigned to an assigned eating area. The employee may choose the assigned eating area or may seat the consumer according to the consumer’s need for accommodation or other request.(2) The consumer’s food and beverage orders are taken after the consumer has been seated at the assigned seating area.(3) The food and beverage orders are delivered directly to the consumer, unless the establishment is buffet style or self-service.(4) Any requested items associated with the consumer’s food or beverage order are brought to the consumer, unless the establishment is buffet style or self-service.(5) The check is delivered directly to the consumer at the assigned eating area.(e) “Park” means a theme park, amusement park, water park, resort or entertainment complex, zoo, attraction, or similar facility.(f) “Self-hauler” means a business that hauls its own waste rather than contracting for that service.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 56, Sec. 1. (AB 504) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42649.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.8 - Recycling of Commercial Solid Waste|Section 42649.2.

42649.2.  (a) A business that generates four cubic yards or more of commercial solid waste per week or is a multifamily residential dwelling of five units or more shall arrange for recycling services, consistent with state or local laws or requirements, including a local ordinance or agreement, applicable to the collection, handling, or recycling of solid waste, to the extent that these services are offered and reasonably available from a local service provider.(b) A commercial waste generator shall take at least one of the following actions:(1) Source separate recyclable materials from solid waste and subscribe to a basic level of recycling service that includes collection, self-hauling, or other arrangements for the pickup of the recyclable materials.(2) Subscribe to a recycling service that may include mixed waste processing that yields diversion results comparable to source separation.(c) (1) A business subject to subdivision (a) and that provides customers access to the business shall provide customers with a commercial solid waste recycling bin or container to collect material purchased on the premises and that fulfills all of the following requirements:(A) Is in the same area as a bin or container for trash other than recyclable commercial solid waste, except in restrooms.(B) Is visible and easily accessible.(C) Is clearly marked with educational signage indicating what is appropriate to place in the commercial solid waste recycling bin or container in accordance with state law and the local jurisdiction’s solid waste ordinances and practices.(2) Full-service restaurants are exempt from the requirements of this subdivision if the full-service restaurant provides its employees a commercial solid waste recycling bin or container to collect material purchased on the premises and implements a program to collect recyclable commercial solid waste.(3) With respect to a park that is subject to subdivision (a), this subdivision only applies to permanent, nonmobile food service facilities with dedicated seating areas that are not full-service restaurants. (4) The department shall develop model signage that businesses may use in implementing paragraph (1).(5) For a park that is subject to subdivision (a), this subdivision shall apply on and after January 1, 2022.(d) A property owner of a multifamily residential dwelling may require tenants to source separate their recyclable materials to aid in compliance with this section.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 56, Sec. 2. (AB 504) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42649.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.8 - Recycling of Commercial Solid Waste|Section 42649.4.

42649.4.  (a) If a jurisdiction adds or expands a commercial solid waste recycling program to meet the requirements of Section 42649.3, the jurisdiction shall not be required to revise its source reduction and recycling element, or obtain the department’s approval pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 41800) of Chapter 7 of Part 1.(b) If an addition or expansion of a jurisdiction’s commercial solid waste recycling program is necessary, the jurisdiction shall update in its annual report required pursuant to Section 41821.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 476, Sec. 12. (AB 341) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42649.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.8 - Recycling of Commercial Solid Waste|Section 42649.5.

42649.5.  (a) This chapter does not limit the authority of a local agency to adopt, implement, or enforce a local commercial solid waste recycling requirement that is more stringent or comprehensive than the requirements of this section or limit the authority of a local agency in a county with a population of less than 200,000 to require commercial solid waste recycling.(b) This chapter does not modify, limit, or abrogate in any manner any of the following:(1) A franchise granted or extended by a city, county, or other local government agency.(2) A contract, license, or permit to collect solid waste previously granted or extended by a city, county, or other local government agency.(3) The existing right of a business to sell or donate its recyclable materials.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 476, Sec. 12. (AB 341) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42649.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.8 - Recycling of Commercial Solid Waste|Section 42649.6.

42649.6.  A local agency may charge and collect a fee from a commercial waste generator in order to recover the local agency’s costs incurred in complying with this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 476, Sec. 12. (AB 341) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42649.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.8 - Recycling of Commercial Solid Waste|Section 42649.7.

42649.7.  If the State Air Resources Board adopts regulations for commercial recycling prior to the effective date of the act of the 2011–12 Regular Session of the Legislature adding this section, those regulations shall be deemed to have been adopted by the department, and they shall be added to the department’s regulations and deleted from the board’s regulations as if it were a change without regulatory effect.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 476, Sec. 12. (AB 341) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42649.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.9 - Recycling of Organic Waste|Section 42649.8.

42649.8.  For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) “Business” means a commercial or public entity, including, but not limited to, a firm, partnership, proprietorship, joint stock company, corporation, or association that is organized as a for-profit or nonprofit entity, or a multifamily residential dwelling.(b) “Commercial waste generator” means a business subject to subdivision (a) of Section 42649.2.(c) “Full-service restaurant” means an establishment with the primary business purpose of serving food, where food may be consumed on the premises, and an employee of the establishment takes all of the following actions:(1) The consumer is escorted or assigned to an assigned eating area. The employee may choose the assigned eating area or may seat the consumer according to the consumer’s need for accommodation or other request.(2) The consumer’s food and beverage orders are taken after the consumer has been seated at the assigned seating area.(3) The food and beverage orders are delivered directly to the consumer, unless the establishment is buffet style or self-service.(4) Any requested items associated with the consumer’s food or beverage order are brought to the consumer, unless the establishment is buffet style or self-service.(5) The check is delivered directly to the consumer at the assigned eating area.(d) “Organic waste” means food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food-soiled paper waste that is mixed in with food waste.(e) “Organic waste generator” means a business subject to subdivision (a) of Section 42649.81.(f) “Park” means a theme park, amusement park, water park, resort or entertainment complex, zoo, attraction, or similar facility.(g) “Rural jurisdiction” means a jurisdiction that is located entirely within one or more rural counties, or a regional agency comprised of jurisdictions that are located within one or more rural counties.(h) “Rural county” means a county that has a total population of less than 70,000 persons.(i) “Self-hauler” means a business that hauls its own waste rather than contracting for that service. “Self-haul” means to act as a self-hauler.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 56, Sec. 3. (AB 504) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42649.83 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.9 - Recycling of Organic Waste|Section 42649.83.

42649.83.  (a) If a jurisdiction adds or expands an organic waste recycling program to meet the requirements of Section 42649.82, the jurisdiction shall not be required to revise its source reduction and recycling element or obtain the department’s approval pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 41800) of Chapter 7 of Part 2.(b) If an addition or expansion of a jurisdiction’s organic waste recycling program is necessary, the jurisdiction shall include this information in the annual report required pursuant to Section 41821.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. (AB 1826) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42649.84 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.9 - Recycling of Organic Waste|Section 42649.84.

42649.84.  (a) This chapter does not limit the authority of a local governmental agency to adopt, implement, or enforce a local organic waste recycling requirement, or a condition imposed upon a self-hauler, that is more stringent or comprehensive than the requirements of this chapter.(b) This chapter does not modify, limit, or abrogate in any manner any of the following:(1) A franchise granted or extended by a city, county, city and county, or other local governmental agency.(2) A contract, license, or permit to collect solid waste previously granted or extended by a city, county, city or county, or other local governmental agency.(3) The existing right of a business to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials.(c) Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, nothing in this chapter modifies, limits, or abrogates the authority of a local jurisdiction with respect to land use, zoning, or facility siting decisions by or within that local jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. (AB 1826) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42649.85 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.9 - Recycling of Organic Waste|Section 42649.85.

42649.85.  A local governmental agency may charge and collect a fee from an organic waste generator to recover the local governmental agency’s costs incurred in complying with this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. (AB 1826) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42649.86 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 12.9 - Recycling of Organic Waste|Section 42649.86.

42649.86.  (a) The department shall identify and recommend actions to address, with regard to both state agencies and the federal government, the permitting and siting challenges associated with composting and anaerobic digestion, and to encourage the continued viability of the state’s organic waste processing and recycling infrastructure, in partnership with the California Environmental Protection Agency and other state and regional agencies. These other state and regional agencies shall include, but are not limited to, the State Air Resources Board, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, the Department of Food and Agriculture, the State Water Resources Control Board, California regional water quality control boards, and air pollution control and air quality management districts.(b) The department shall cooperate with local governmental agencies and industry to provide assistance for increasing the feasibility of organic recycling by promoting processing opportunities and the development of new infrastructure of sufficient capacity to meet the needs of generators, and developing sufficient end-use markets throughout the state for the quantity of organic waste required to be diverted.(c) The department shall identify and post on its Internet Web site state financing mechanisms and state funding incentives that are available for in-state development of organic waste infrastructure to help the state achieve its greenhouse gas reduction goals and waste reduction goals.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. (AB 1826) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 13 - Research and Development Program|Section 42650.

42650.  The board may establish a research and development program, based on priorities that are consistent with Section 40051, and designed to identify, develop, and refine processes and technologies that will assist state and local governments and private industries to implement innovative resource management and waste reduction programs. The board may conduct research and development programs, upon appropriation therefor by the Legislature, that include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Establishing, in coordination with the Department of Conservation, a recycling extension service within the board to serve as a central clearinghouse for recycling research information.(b) Establishing cooperative research and development facilities at universities and colleges in the state.(c) Developing a research program to study the feasibility of using disposal site mining technology to extend the life of existing disposal sites, recover valuable resources, and to reuse the reclaimed disposal site in an environmentally sound manner.(d) Establishing a research program to identify educational and promotional methods that can effect environmentally positive changes in human behavior.(e) Conducting studies into hazards posed by special wastes and by ash and air emissions from the incineration of waste.(f) Conducting research to develop statistical tools to establish computer-based data bases on waste characteristics, special waste volumes, and county and regional waste capacities.(g) Analyzing disposal site encroachment problems and assisting local agencies in the development of effective public policy tools to discourage disposal site encroachment.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1038, Sec. 29. Effective September 29, 1996.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42651 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 13 - Research and Development Program|Section 42651.

42651.  In determining the types of research and development which may be undertaken pursuant to Section 42650, the board shall prioritize the allocation of funds for processes and technologies based upon the hierarchy established under Section 40051.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1292, Sec. 60. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42652 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 13.1 - Short-Lived Climate Pollutants|Section 42652.

42652.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The organic disposal reduction targets are essential to achieving the statewide recycling goal identified in Section 41780.01.(b) Achieving organic waste disposal reduction targets requires significant investment to develop organics recycling capacity.(c) More robust state and local funding mechanisms are needed to support the expansion of organics recycling capacity.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 395, Sec. 6. (SB 1383) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42653 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 13.1 - Short-Lived Climate Pollutants|Section 42653.

42653.  (a) No later than July 1, 2020, the department, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, shall analyze the progress that the waste sector, state government, and local governments have made in achieving the organic waste reduction goals for 2020 and 2025 established in Section 39730.6 of the Health and Safety Code. The analysis shall include all of the following:(1) The status of new organics recycling infrastructure development, including the commitment of state funding and appropriate rate increases for solid waste and recycling services to support infrastructure expansion.(2) The progress in reducing regulatory barriers to the siting of organics recycling facilities and the timing and effectiveness of policies that will facilitate the permitting of organics recycling infrastructure.(3) The status of markets for the products generated by organics recycling facilities, including cost-effective electrical interconnection and common carrier pipeline injection of digester biomethane and the status of markets for compost, biomethane, and other products from the recycling of organic waste.(b) If the department determines that significant progress has not been made on the items analyzed pursuant to subdivision (a), the department may include incentives or additional requirements in the regulations described in Section 42652 to facilitate progress towards achieving the organic waste reduction goals for 2020 and 2025 established in Section 39730.6 of the Health and Safety Code. The department may, upon consultation with stakeholders, recommend to the Legislature revisions to those organic waste reduction goals.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 395, Sec. 6. (SB 1383) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42654 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 13.1 - Short-Lived Climate Pollutants|Section 42654.

42654.  This chapter shall not limit the authority of a local jurisdiction to adopt, implement, or enforce requirements in addition to those set forth in the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 395, Sec. 6. (SB 1383) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42920 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 18.5 - State Agency Integrated Waste Management Plan|Section 42920.

42920.  (a) On or before February 15, 2000, the board shall adopt a state agency model integrated waste management plan for source reduction, recycling, and composting activities.(b) (1) On or before July 1, 2000, each state agency shall develop and adopt, in consultation with the board, an integrated waste management plan, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The plan shall build upon existing programs and measures, including the state agency model integrated waste management plan adopted by the board pursuant to subdivision (a), that will reduce solid waste, reuse materials whenever possible, recycle recyclable materials, and procure products with recycled content in all state agency offices and facilities, including any leased locations. It is the intent of the Legislature that the local jurisdiction and the state agency or large state facility located within that jurisdiction work together to implement the state agency integrated waste management plan.(2) Each state agency shall submit an adopted integrated waste management plan to the board for review and approval on or before July 15, 2000. The board shall adopt procedures for reviewing and approving those integrated waste management plans. The board shall complete its plan review process on or before January 1, 2001.(3) If a state agency has not submitted an adopted integrated waste management plan or the model integrated waste management plan with revisions to the board by January 1, 2001, or if the board has disapproved the plan that was submitted, then the model integrated waste management plan, as revised by the board in consultation with the agency, shall take effect on that date, or on a later date as determined by the board, and shall have the same force and effect as if adopted by the state agency.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 12217 of the Public Contract Code, at least one solid waste reduction and recycling coordinator shall be designated by each state agency. The coordinator shall perform the duties imposed pursuant to this chapter using existing resources. The coordinator shall be responsible for implementing the integrated waste management plan and shall serve as a liaison to other state agencies and coordinators.(d) The board shall provide technical assistance to state agencies for the purpose of implementing the integrated waste management plan.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 590, Sec. 43. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Pub Res Code § 42921 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 30 - WASTE MANAGEMENT|PART 3 - STATE PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 18.5 - State Agency Integrated Waste Management Plan|Section 42921.

42921.  (a) Each state agency and each large state facility shall divert at least 25 percent of all solid waste generated by the state agency by January 1, 2002, through source reduction, recycling, and composting activities.(b) On and after January 1, 2004, each state agency and each large state facility shall divert at least 50 percent of all solid waste through source reduction, recycling, and composting activities.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 343, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2009.)