Multi-Family Requirements

WasteRight Sacramento helps multi-family properties meet state mandates for diverting recyclables and green waste from landfill disposal and reduce greenhouse gasses. SWA requires all multi-family properties in Sacramento to separate their waste into recyclables, organics, and landfill trash.

DOES MY MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY HAVE TO DO IT?

As of January 1, 2019, multi-family properties that generate four (4) cubic yards of solid waste AND recycling per week are required to arrange for food waste and green waste recycling services.

Check your garbage bill to see what size containers are on site.

WHAT IS ORGANICS?

For multi-family properties, organics includes green waste only.

Green waste includes all plant debris and landscaping waste. Plastic bags, water hoses, metal, hazardous waste, glass, or other material that does not grow from the earth should not be put in your green waste container.

HOW DO I COMPLY?

Separate your organics from your trash and either:

1. Enter into a service agreement with a franchised hauler to collect your food waste and/or green waste material. To get started, call your hauler to add the service or

2. If you're hauling your green waste through a landscaper or yourself, fill out the Service Verification and Waiver Form and submit it for approval.

I SIGNED UP FOR ORGANICS SERVICE, NOW WHAT?

Once your collection program is set up, you must:

1. Use your organics bin! Scroll up to see what material is accepted in your container. Check with your hauler for more detailed information on what is accepted.

WE'RE HERE TO HELP

Still have questions? Find the answer in our FAQs page. For further information, contact us at SWAInfo@SacCounty.net.

DOES MY MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY HAVE TO DO IT?

All multi-family properties with five (5) or more units are required to arrange for recycling services.

WHAT IS RECYCLABLE?

Haulers differ in what recyclables are accepted but generally include these items:

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Note: Make sure your recyclables are empty, clean, and dry before placing them in the recycling bin.

Check with your hauler for more detailed information on what is recyclable. Items like flimsy plastics (plastic bags, bubble wrap, food wrappers), napkins, polystyrene (Styrofoam^TM,) and food soiled paper will go in the trash.

HOW DO I COMPLY?

Separate your recyclables from your trash and either:

1. Enter into a service agreement with a franchised hauler to collect your recyclables. To get started, call your hauler to add the service or

2. If you're hauling your own recyclables, fill out and submit the Service Verification and Waiver Form.

I SIGNED UP FOR RECYCLING SERVICE, NOW WHAT?

Once your collection program is set up, you must:

1. Use your recycling bin! Scroll up to see what material is accepted in your container. You can check with your hauler for more detailed information on what is accepted.

2. Notify your tenants of the new program. Let them know what is accepted and how to properly separate their recyclables. SWA has a brochure you can share with your tenants. Your hauler may also have educational material for you to use.

WE'RE HERE TO HELP

Still have questions? Find the answer in our FAQs page. For further information, contact us at SWAInfo@SacCounty.net.

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