On September 19, 2016, the State of California enacted Senate Bill 1383. SB 1383 called for a 75 percent reduction in landfilled organic waste, namely food waste, by 2025. To achieve this, SB 1383 mandated organic waste collection in every jurisdiction.
On March 28, 2023, in order to meet compliance with SB 1383 regulations, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the ESAP Agreements. This amendment established organic waste collection services countywide in specified areas required to comply with SB 1383.
Accordingly, effective September 1, 2023, designated census tracts in Fresno County will have organic waste service implemented going forward and will see an increase in service rates. Within those tracts, specific areas with two-container only service historically will see a greater increase to account for increased costs to implement new green container service.