Goal CP-6
Goal CP-6:
The City continues to divert organics from landfill in accordance with State targets.
Intent:
To meet the requirements of SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Act and reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to landfilled waste as well as cultivate behavior change around resource consumption.
Policy CP-6.1: Maintain and update Waste Reduction Plan.
Maintain and regularly update the City’s waste reduction plans and programs to ensure consistency with California’s waste reduction goals.
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Action CP-6.1.1: Adopt a Zero-waste plan.
Adopt an SB 1383 compliant zero-waste plan for municipal operations and the community that includes:
- Mandatory residential and commercial recycling and collection of organics/food waste.
- Mandatory commercial edible food recovery program (per MOU with San Mateo County Office of Sustainability).
- Update trash enclosure space and access requirements based on hauler recommendations to accommodate all waste streams (e.g., recycling, trash, and organics).
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Action CP-6.1.2: SSF Scavenger partnership.
Continue to work with SSF Scavenger to ensure implement waste reduction targets.
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Action CP-6.1.3: Establish waste reduction compliance pathways.
Establish compliance pathways and enforcement mechanisms for mandatory organics and food waste diversion.
Policy CP-6.2: Educational outreach about waste diversion.
Develop education and technical assistance programs to help all residents and businesses to compost and recycle.
Policy CP-6.3: Modify waste rate structures.
Explore modifying waste rate structures to encourage efficiency in future franchise agreements.
Policy CP-6.4: Establish City green purchasing program.
Establish a green purchasing program for City of South San Francisco.