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Paper, cardboard, hard plastics (numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7), aluminum/metal containers, and all colors of glass bottles and jars. Contact your hauler to learn more about what is acceptable/unacceptable, and how acceptable items must be prepared.
Materials recycling services are mandatory for all businesses and multi-family properties with five units or more in the state of California. Before proceeding with the compliance instructions below, please ensure your commercial property is within the City of Sacramento with our address lookup tool.
Recycling services that meet State Mandates and Sacramento City Code are mandatory. If you are required to have mixed recycling service and have not complied, your waste hauler will provide advance notice before delivering a mixed recycling bin and starting the state mandated collection services. Your property may also be subject to fines and fees for non-compliance issued by the City of Sacramento. There are three ways which you can be considered in compliance with the law.
Businesses must select one or more of the following options (Businesses and commercial properties may not bring mixed recyclable materials home to place in a residential cart):
Call your waste hauler today to sign up for recycling service. You may also choose a different Franchised Hauler to collect and haul your recyclables.
If the business does not have adequate space for the smallest recycling container, complete the Physical Space Waiver portion on the Recycling Compliance Form. Note: Supporting documents are required as evidence that the business does not have space for a 90-gallon cart, one of the smallest carts available. 90-gallon carts are approximately 27" wide x 36" deep x 45" high.
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