California SB 1383

Effective January 1, 2022, all California

residences, multifamily complexes,

and businesses will be required to separate

organic waste from the trash and participate

in an organics collection program per State

Senate Bill (SB) 1383, California’s Short-Lived

Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy.

Organics consist of food

waste and green or yard

waste. SB 1383 was passed

in an effort to divert

organics from our landfills

to help further reduce

greenhouse gas emissions

that contribute to global

climate change. For every

2½ tons of food rescued,

that’s the equivalent of

taking 2 million cars

COUNTY OF ORANGE UNINCORPORATED

Waste Management

Residential Recycling

and Refuse Service Guide

California

SB 1383

WM Customer Service (949) 642-1191 • [email protected] • wm.com

FAQs about Organics Recycling

Q: What can I put inside my organics container?

A: Meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, fruits, vegetables,

bread, pasta, rice, grains, plate scrapings, food soiled

paper (minimal amounts acceptable), grass, leaves,

small branches, shrubbery, plants, weeds, and garden

trimmings. Please refer to the “What Goes Where”

section for the complete list of acceptable and

unacceptable items.

Q: Can I place plastic bags in my organics

container?

A: Please do not place bags inside the organics cart. If

you choose to collect your organic waste inside a bag,

please empty the bag directly into your organics cart

and discard the bag into the trash container.

Q: Can I place compostable or biodegradable

products in my organics container?

A: Unfortunately, these products often do not break down

at industrial composting facilities currently. At this time,

we ask that you please do not place these products

in your organics container.

Q: I do not produce organic waste; I compost

at home. Can I opt out of the program?

A: No, this a mandatory service per State Senate Bill 1383.

Q: Will I be receiving a fourth cart to separate

food waste?

A: No, food waste will be co-mingled with the green waste

in the organics cart. For those customers who currently

have only a trash and recycling cart, you will be

receiving a third cart for organics collection.

Q: Can I request a smaller organics collection

container?

A: Yes, Waste Management offers 35-, 65-, and

95-gallon cart sizes to meet the specific needs of

residents. To request a change in size, please contact

WM Customer Service at (949) 642-1191 or visit

wm.com/us/en/support for assistance.

Q: How will containers be monitored for

contamination under SB 1383?

A: WM audits ocontainers for contamination collection.

When contamination occurs, we provide the customer

targeted feedback and education to help customers

recycle right and reduce contamination. Please ensure

your preferred contact information is up to date by

setting your preferences on your online wm.com account

or My WM mobile application.

off the road for a year. Furthermore, 1 in 4 children go

hungry in California. SB 1383 sets a goal of 20% edible

food recovery for large commercial generators which

will help ensure we redirect perfectly edible food that is

currently being thrown away to feed Californians who are

food insecure. Depending on your household type, Waste

Management will collect your organic waste and transport it

to a facility to be converted into energy or into a nutrient-rich

compost to nourish soil and plants.

For more information about this new Senate Bill,

visit calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/slcp.

Paper

• Newspaper

• Paper

• Cardboard

• Paper Envelopes

• Junk Mail

• Magazines/Catalogs

• Phone Books

• Paper Bags

• Non-Metallic Wrapping Paper

• Cardboard

Trash Cart

Metal and Glass

• Aluminum Cans

• Tin Cans

(Canned Vegetables and Soup)

• Steel Cans

• Glass Bottles (Wine, Liquor, Juice)

• Glass Food Jars (Condiments)

Plastics

• Plastic Bottles (Water, Juice, Soda)

• Plastic Jugs (Milk and Juice)

• Plastic Jars (Condiments)

• Plastic Containers/Tubs

Make sure recyclables

are loose, clean, and

dry before placing in

the recycling cart!

The trash cart is for household waste

that cannot be recycled.

Carts must not be overfilled, and lids should

be able to close. Material should be loosely

packed so the carts will empty easily.

• Polystyrene Foam

(Styrofoam Containers and Packaging)

• Non-Recyclable Plastics

• Plastic Utensils

• Wax-Coated Paper Cups

• Pet Waste/Diapers

• Garden Hoses

• Non-Donatable Clothing,

Bedding, Textiles

Recycling Cart

No Bagged

Recyclables

Do not place bagged

recyclables or plastic film in

your recycling bin as these

materials will be deemed as

contamination. Plastic bags

and film tangle equipment

at recycling facilities and

contaminate recycling loads.

This poses a safety risk to

workers and reduces the

chances of the item being

recycled.

If you collect your recyclables

in a bag, empty them directly

into your cart and reuse the

bag. Learn where you can

recycle plastic bags and film at

plasticfilmrecycling.org.

Food Waste/Organics Cart

Have you ever heard the phrase,

“one bad apple spoils the bunch?”

The same is true for recycling, where

any item that is not recyclable can

potentially spoil an entire batch of

otherwise good material. Please

do not dispose of any trash,

furniture, bulky items, food

waste, green waste, plastic

liners/film, Styrofoam,

clothing or textiles, propane

tanks, electronic items, or any

non-recyclable material into

the recycling container as this

will be considered contamination.

If your container is contaminated, it

may not be able to be serviced by the

recycling truck.

In addition, new California Senate

Bill 1383 requires proper usage

of all three containers, meaning no

organic waste or recycling in the

trash. Be sure to follow this “What

Goes Where” guide to also ensure

you do not contaminate your organics

container or trash container with

unacceptable items. Improper

usage of these containers may

also result in non-service.

For 24/7 access to recycling

education, resources, and support, visit

wm.com/recycle-right or the OC

Recycle Guide at ocrecycleguide.

com. The OC Recycle guide is a

one stop shop for local alternatives to

properly dispose or recycle materials.

Recycle Right and Avoid Contamination

Acceptable Items

• Meat, Fish, Poultry

• Dairy Products

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Bread, Pasta, Rice, Grains

• Eggshells

• Plate Scrapings

• Food Soiled Paper/

Paper Napkins (minimal

amounts acceptable)

• Grass

• Leaves/Tree Branches

• Shrubs/Brush

• Plants/Weeds

• Garden Trimmings

• Sawdust

Unacceptable Items

• Silverware/Dishware

• Glass, Metal, and Rubber

• Food Packaging Material

• Plastic Bags and Containers

• Compostable or Biodegradable

Products and Bags

• Animal Waste

• Soil or Rocks

Tips and Tricks for Keeping

Your Organics Container

Clean and Fresh

• You may line your organics container

with a piece of paper or paper napkin

to absorb any liquids and food waste.

• Consider lining your organics

container with a layer of green waste

before placing your food waste inside.

• Consider buying a charcoal filter for

your organics bin to mitigate odors.

• Keep your food scraps in the fridge or

freezer and empty it directly into the

organics cart on your service day to

minimize odors.

New State-Mandated Cart Color Requirements

Per Senate Bill 1383, all waste collection containers will

have consistent color requirements throughout the state by

January 1, 2036. You may see new cart colors throughout

your community as your current carts reach the end of their

useful life.

The new containers will have a black body with a black

lid for trash, a blue lid for recycling, and a green lid for

Recycling Cart Trash CartFood Waste/Organics Cart

New Cart Colors

organics (both green waste and food waste). Please note,

this process will occur gradually over time and not all

containers will be the new cart colors.

If your container is damaged or broken, please

contact Waste Management Customer Service at

[email protected], wm.com/us/en/support,

or call (949) 642-1191 for assistance with an exchange.

Senate Bill 1383

Make sure recyclables are

loose, clean, and dry before

placing in the recycling cart!

Paper

• Newspaper/Paper/Cardboard

• Paper Envelopes

• Junk Mail

• Magazines/Catalogs

• Phone Books

• Paper Bags

• Non-Metallic Wrapping Paper

• Cardboard

Metal and Glass

• Aluminum Cans

• Tin Cans

(Canned Vegetables and Soup)

• Steel Cans

• Glass Bottles (Wine, Liquor, Juice)

• Glass Food Jars (Condiments)

Plastics

• Plastic Bottles (Water, Juice, Soda)

• Plastic Jugs (Milk and Juice)

• Plastic Jars (Condiments)

• Plastic Containers/Tubs

Acceptable Items

• Meat, Fish, Poultry

• Dairy Products

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Bread, Pasta, Rice, Grains

• Eggshells

• Plate Scrapings

• Food Soiled Paper/

Paper Napkins (minimal

amounts acceptable)

• Grass

• Leaves/Tree Branches

• Shrubs/Brush

• Plants/Weeds

• Garden Trimmings

• Sawdust

Unacceptable Items

• Silverware/Dishware

• Glass, Metal, and Rubber

• Food Packaging Material

• Plastic Bags and Containers

• Compostable or Biodegradable

Products and Bags

• Animal Waste

• Soil or Rocks

The trash cart is for household

waste that cannot be recycled.

Carts must not be overfilled, and lids

should be able to close. Material

should be loosely packed so the carts

will empty easily.

• Polystyrene Foam

(Styrofoam Containers and

Packaging)

• Non-Recyclable Plastics

• Plastic Utensils

• Wax-Coated Paper Cups

• Pet Waste/Diapers

• Garden Hoses

• Non-Donatable Clothing,

Bedding, Textiles

Do not place needles, chemicals,

paint, fluorescent light bulbs,

propane tanks, full or partially

full aerosol containers, batteries

and electronics, and/or

construction debris inside any of

your containers. Please refer to

the Household Hazardous Waste

and Other Disposal Options on

the following pages for more

information on how to properly

dispose of these items.

Waste Management

County of Orange

Unincorporated-

Specific Webpage

Take a moment to visit

home.wm.com/

orange-county where

residents have 24/7

access to County of

Orange Unincorporated

resident-specific service

information such as container sizes and set out instructions,

acceptable and non-acceptable items, bulky item collection

information, special programs and services, updates on

upcoming events, and our holiday schedule.

We also have numerous helpful resources: copies of our

service guides, home composting video tutorials, information

about state recycling laws, and more! Residents can also

utilize our digital chat to receive assistance from a Customer

Service Representative, or even schedule a bulky item pick-

up or cart replacement on your own via the Bulk Request

Form and Container Repair Form.

Senior and Low Income Discount

Qualifying residents are eligible to receive a discount of

approximately 10%. To qualify for the Senior Discount,

residents must be 65 years of age or older, the head of

the household and utilize 35-gallon containers. To qualify

for the Low Income discount, residents must provide proof

of enrollment in the California Lifeline telephone program

or CARE/FERA program, or submit a copy of utility bill

showing a low-income discount. They must also be the head

of household and have their name on the utility bill or low-

income program. To obtain a copy of the Senior/Low-Income

Discount Form, please visit home.wm.com/orange-

county or call Waste Management Customer Service.

Service Inquiries

If you have any questions regarding your trash and

recycling services, or if you should experience any problems

with your service, please contact a Waste Management

Customer Service Representative at (949) 642-1191

or chat with us online at wm.com/us/en/support

for assistance.

The County of Orange and Waste Management are proud to provide residents a comprehensive guide of recycling and

solid waste services offered by Waste Management of Orange County. In the remainder of this guide, you will find important

information pertaining to your weekly collection services, disposal information for handling waste streams outside

of weekly collection, information on recycling and diversion programs offered, special events and important contact information.

Please keep this guide for reference throughout the year.

Weekly Collection

Services

Residential Trash and Recycling collection is provided

once each week. The residential waste collection schedule

is available on Waste Management’s County of Orange

Unincorporated--specific website at home.wm.com/

orange-county or by calling Waste Management

Customer Service at (949) 642-1191.

Automated Cart Services

Waste Management offers three different sizes of wheeled

carts – 35 gallons, 65 gallons, or 95 gallons – providing

you the option to select the size that best suits your needs.

Separate carts are utilized for trash, recyclables, and

organics. Call Waste Management Customer Service if

one of your carts is not fitting your needs, is damaged or

broken. Please have your current cart size available. Use

the wheeled carts supplied by Waste Management for your

automated collection services.

Special Services

Customers in hard to service areas may require special

access vehicles and service which result in additional

charges. If you have questions regarding special services,

please contact Waste Management Customer Service.

Billing Information

Charges for residential collection services will be billed

quarterly in advance by Waste Management. Visit

wm.com to create a Waste Management account where

customers can make online payments, enroll in autopay or

paperless billing, set notification preferences, access and

edit account information and more.

Additional Carts

If needed, contact Waste Management Customer Service to

obtain an additional cart. Additional charges apply.

COUNTY OF ORANGE UNINCORPORATED

Additional Waste and

Recycling Program Information

Bulky Item

Collection Services

Residents are provided free bulky item collections three (3)

times per calendar year. Bulky items include large, hard-

to-handle household items such as furniture, appliances

and electronic waste. Up to four (4) items may be collected

per time at no charge. Residents may request additional

collection for a charge. Bulky item collection is a special

service and is collected separately from the automated cart

program.

Residents should call Waste Management Customer Service

at least 48 hours in advance of their collection day to

schedule a pick-up.

Recycling and

Diversion Programs

County of Orange

Mattress Recycling Program

Orange County residents can now bring their mattresses

to Prima Deshecha Landfill and Olinda Alpha Landfill

to be recycled for free. Acceptable items include most

standard mattresses, box springs and futon mattresses.

Non-acceptable items include contaminated, wet, twisted

or soiled items; sleeping bags or pillows; water beds or air

mattresses; and futon frames/bases or furniture parts. Landfill

fees will apply if mattresses are brought with other waste for

disposal. Visit oclandfills.com or call (714) 834-4000 for

more details.

Prima Deshecha Landfill

32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano

Mon thru Sat, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Olinda Alpha Landfill

1942 N. Valencia Avenue, Brea

Mon thru Sat, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Holiday Tree Recycling

Annually, Waste Management will collect

and recycle holiday trees for the first

three weeks following December 25th.

To participate, please place trees

at the curb on your regular

collection day. Trees taller than

six feet must be cut in half.

Remove all decorations

including tinsel, lights,

ornaments, and tree stands.

Please note, flocked

trees will be collected but

cannot be recycled.

Plastic or faux trees should

be placed in your trash if under

six feet in length or scheduled

as a bulky item pick-up.

Participate in the following diversion programs

to reduce your trash.

Holiday Schedule

Waste collection does not occur on:

Residential collection service will be delayed one

day following the above holidays. If a holiday falls

on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delay.

New Year’s Day

Memorial Day

4th of July

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Orange County Waste & Recycling

Household Hazardous Waste

Collection Centers

Orange County residents can dispose of

household hazardous waste safely, and for free,

at any of these four locations:

Anaheim

1071 N. Blue Gum Street • Anaheim

Irvine

6411 Oak Canyon • Irvine

Huntington Beach

17121 Nichols Street – Gate 6 •

Huntington Beach

San Juan Capistrano

32250 La Pata Ave. •

San Juan Capistrano

Each location is open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am

to 3:00 pm, except for during rainy weather or on major

holidays.

For the full list of acceptable items and

for more information about safe hazardous

waste disposal, visit oclandfills.com/hazardous

or call (714) 834-4000.

ALWAYS RECYCLE

DO NOT INCLUDE

POLYSTYRENE OR

NON-RECYCLABLE PLASTIC

for your home

MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS

& PHONE BOOKS

GLASS BOTTLES & JARS

RUGS, CARPETS OR FURNITURE

OFFICE PAPER

& JUNK MAIL

PLASTIC BOTTLES

& CONTAINERS

PROPANE TANKS

Keep

recyclables

loose and dry

in your cart

FOOD & BEVERAGE CANS

BEDDING OR CLOTHING

FOODS OR LIQUIDS

HAZARDOUS WASTE

ELECTRONICS OR SMALL

APPLIANCES

FLATTENED CARDBOARD

& PAPER BAGS

DIAPERS OR PET WASTE

CONCRETE, WOOD

OR CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS

FOOD-SOILED PAPER PRODUCTS,

TISSUES OR CARDBOARD

GARDEN HOSES, TIRES,

AUTO PARTS OR SCRAP METAL

PLASTIC BAGS, LINERS

OR FILM

GLASS & METAL

DO NOT

INCLUDE

MEAT, FISH & POULTRY

CHEESE & DAIRY PRODUCTS

COFFEE GROUNDS,

FILTERS & TEA BAGS

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

EGGSHELLS

BREAD, PASTA, RICE & GRAINS

CO-MINGLED ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING

PLATE SCRAPINGS & MINIMAL

AMOUNTS OF FOOD SOILED PAPER

FOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL SILVERWARE & DISHWARE

GRASS & YARD CLIPPINGS

LEAVES & SMALL BRANCHES

PLASTIC, BIODEGRADABLE

& COMPOSTABLE BAGS