Starting April 1, the City of Irvine will implement an organics recycling program that aligns with California’s organic waste reduction law, Senate Bill 1383. This law, which was passed in 2016, requires California cities to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfills by 75% by 2025.
Organic waste includes food waste, yard waste, and other materials that can be composted or used for energy production. SB 1383 aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting organic waste from landfills, where it decomposes and produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas.