DATE: May 10, 2021
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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Draft Countywide Model Ordinance to Comply with Senate Bill 1383
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and comments on this report, and provides direction to staff.
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SUMMARY
Sentate Bill (SB) 1383 is a state law that aims to achieve a statewide reduction in emissions of short-lived climate pollutants by reducing the amount of organic waste disposal. The law requires jurisdictions to adopt an implementing ordinance by January 1, 2022. To assist member agencies and to create consistent requirements throughout Alameda County, StopWaste developed a countywide model ordinance that can serve as the enforcement mechanism for Alameda County jurisdictions. The draft ordinance is titled the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance (ORRO) and is intended to supersede the existing Mandatory Recycling Ordinance (MRO). StopWaste has requested comments on the draft ordinance by May 14, 2021.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report