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CECC-4.3-SA6Regulate or activate programs for food businesses to minimize food related carbon emissions...and provide technical assistance and resources. Also include checklist and outreach as part of business licensing process

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Official description

Regulate or activate programs for food businesses to minimize food related carbon emissions, including requiring food waste prevention, donation and recycling plans for businesses/ institutions (for Tier 1 and Tier 2 generators outlined in SB1383) and provide technical assistance and resources. Also include checklist and outreach as part of business licensing process

(Full action name in the CAP)

Under California's SB 1383, food waste generators are classified into two tiers based on the amount of organic waste they generate annually. Tier 1 food waste generators are large producers, typically generating 2 or more cubic yards of organic waste per week. Examples of Tier 1 generators include supermarkets, hotels, and large restaurants. Tier 2 food waste generators are smaller producers, generally generating between 0.5 and 2 cubic yards of organic waste per week. This category includes smaller restaurants, grocery stores, and food service businesses.

The Environmental Services Department has identified Tier 1 and Tier 2 businesses/institutions in San Diego and is providing assistance in establishing food recycling and composting programs.

For information and resources on food recycling and recovery, see the Environmental Services Department's Commercial Food Scraps Composting page.

Tasks

What are we doing?

6/2025
Conduct site visits
The Environmental Services Department is currently conducting Education & Outreach via site visits and confirming food donation is already in place and/or helping establish a food donation program with the site.