Regulation Implementation Guidance
Information that Local Enforcement Agencies may find helpful in navigating some of the solid waste facility regulations.
The information is being provided in response to questions received from Local Enforcement Agencies.
Note: The information, if utilized, should be done so in the context of the regulations. The guidance itself is not enforceable in the same manner as regulations because CalRecycle has not adopted it through the formal rulemaking process (see Government Code sections 11340.5 and 11342.6). The provided information alone should not be used to support any potential Local Enforcement Agency enforcement actions.
- See the SB 1383 Solid Waste Facilities Frequently Asked Questions page for more guidance on questions commonly asked by facilities and LEAs.
- If you are a facility operator, register for CalRecycle’s Solid Waste Facility Operator listserv to be notified when new guidance is added to this page.
SB 1383 Regulation Implementation
Enforcement Agency-Specific Guidance
- SB 1383 EA Duties and Responsibilities: Inspections and Enforcement
- SB 1383 EA Duties and Responsibilities: Permitting
- Alternative Pickup Frequency Guidance
Alternative Measurement Protocols (AMP)
SB 1383 Facility Training Videos
Trainings [Note: These videos are not eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU)]
- NEW: SB 1383 Facility Requirements Overview (Dec 2022), YouTube (1:19:18) I PDF of Slides | Q&A from Info Sessions
- 2022 Technical Training Series SB 1383 Hot Topics Session, YouTube (01:32:29)
- Solid Waste Facility Requirements Webinar 2/4/2021, YouTube (01:04:38) | PDF of Slides
Measurement Demonstration Videos
- Transfer/Processing Facility: Measuring SSO (Recovery), YouTube (00:10:45)
- Transfer/Processing Facility: Measuring MO (Recovery), YouTube (00:10:47)
- Transfer/Processing Facility: Measuring MO (Disposal), YouTube (00:10:41)
- Compost Facility: Measuring Material Destined for Landfill Disposal, YouTube (00:12:33)
Transfer/Processing
Performing Measurements
- SB 1383 Guidance: Examples of Required Measurements for Transfer/Processors, Composters, and In-Vessel Digesters (Updated: 7/25/22)
- Detailed Sampling Guidance: Measuring Organic Waste in a Source Separated Organic Collection Stream at Transfer/Processing Facilities and Operations (Updated: 1/6/23)
- Detailed Sampling Guidance: Measuring Organic Waste in Mixed Waste Organic Collection Stream at Transfer/Processing Facilities and Operations (Updated: 9/30/22)
- Gray Container Waste Evaluations Guidance (Updated 10/11/22)
Recordkeeping & Reporting
- Optional Sampling Log Template for Transfer/Processors (Updated: 06/07/2023)
Classifying Streams
- Comparison Guide: Gray Container and Mixed Waste Organic Classification Streams (Updated: 10/11/22)
Special Scenarios
- Consolidation Site Guidance (Updated: 10/11/22)
- Co-Located Sites Guidance (Updated: 6/22/22)
Compostable Material Handling & In-Vessel Digestion
- SB 1383 Guidance: Examples of Required Measurements for Transfer/Processors, Composters, and In-Vessel Digesters (Updated: 7/25/22)
- Detailed Sampling Guidance: Measuring Organic Waste Sent to Disposal from Compostable Material Handling Facilities & Operations and In-Vessel Digestion Facilities & Operations (Updated: 8/23/22)
- Resources for SLCP (SB 1383) Implementation – Organics Waste Recovery and Recycling Activities Webpage
Landfills and Disposal Sites
Landfill Status Impact Reports are due by January 1, 2023. Please send reports to permittrainingassistance@calrecycle.ca.gov and Janelle.Heinzler@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Other Regulation Implementation
AB 1497
AB 2679
In-Vessel Digestion
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Instructions for Completing the Odor Best Management Practice Feasibility Report
- A Field Method for Estimating the Level of Physical Contamination in Compostable Material (For compost product at large volume In-vessel digestion facilities)
Compostable Materials
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Land Application
- Instructions for Completing the Odor Best Management Practice Feasibility Report
- A Field Method for Estimating the Level of Physical Contamination in Compostable Material
- Cannabis Waste Frequently Asked Questions – Cannabis Waste PDF
Temporary Waiver of Permit Terms and Conditions (Stipulated Agreements)
Transfer/Processing
Construction, Demolition, and Inert Debris
Landfills/Disposal Sites
Long-Term Post-closure Maintenance and Corrective Action Cost Estimates and Financial Assurance Demonstrations for Landfills
Landfill Gas Monitoring and Control Systems for Active Disposal Sites
For more information contact: LEA Support Services, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov