DATE: September 13, 2021
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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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 recommends that Council adopt for Hayward an Opt-in Countywide Model Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance in compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 1383.
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SUMMARY
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 disposed. The law requires that by January 1, 2022, jurisdictions adopt and enforce an ordinance that will implement SB 1383 regulations. To assist member agencies and to create consistent requirements throughout Alameda County, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) adopted a countywide model ordinance that can serve as the enforcement mechanism for Alameda County jurisdictions. The ordinance is titled the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance (ORRO). It was adopted by the ACWMA on July 28, 2021, and supersedes the existing Mandatory Recycling Ordinance (MRO). In order for the ORRO to apply to Hayward, Council must adopt an opt-in ordinance. The ORRO will become effective, and the MRO will be repealed on January 1, 2022.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Draft ORRO
Attachment III ORRO Opt-In