Bakersfield property owners and community managers: simplify recycling & organics compliance while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with the City of Bakersfield’s solid waste code and California state mandates (AB 341 & SB 1383) to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
In Bakersfield, multifamily communities and commercial properties must provide recycling service under AB 341 (multifamily 5+ units) and separate organics service and education under SB 1383. The Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 (“Solid Waste / Recyclable Materials / Organic Waste”) sets local generator duties, container standards, and service requirements. City Solid Waste provides guidance and service options for qualifying accounts.
- Mandated Streams: Recycling (AB 341) and organics (SB 1383) for covered generators, plus ongoing contamination-prevention education.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep service drives participation, reduces overflow, and lowers contamination.
- Local Code Compliance: Meet Bakersfield Muni Code Ch. 8.32 container, labeling, and service requirements.
- Program & Code Links: CalRecycle – AB 341 · CalRecycle – SB 1383 · Bakersfield Muni Code Ch. 8.32 · City Solid Waste
At a Glance: Bakersfield, CA
- Jurisdiction: City of Bakersfield (Kern County, California)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) + Mandatory Organics (SB 1383) with education and container standards.
- Applicability Threshold: Multifamily properties with 5+ dwelling units must arrange recycling (AB 341); organics collection and education required under SB 1383 for covered generators.
- Accepted (typical): Paper, cardboard, metals, plastics #1–#2 (glass acceptance varies by program/hauler).
- Not Accepted: Plastic bags/film, Styrofoam, HHW, e-waste, bulky waste (special service required).
- References: AB 341 · SB 1383 · Bakersfield Code Ch. 8.32 · City Solid Waste
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Subscribe to Required Services | Arrange recycling (AB 341) for MF 5+ units and organics service (SB 1383) with City or permitted hauler. | AB 341 · SB 1383 |
| ☑ Containers, Colors & Labels | Provide correctly sized, co-located bins for landfill, recycling, and organics; use standardized colors/labels; keep areas clean and accessible. | SB 1383 Bin Standards |
| ☑ Local Code Compliance | Follow Bakersfield Muni Code Ch. 8.32 generator requirements (service, set-outs, contamination control). | Code Ch. 8.32 |
| ☑ Resident & Staff Education | Provide move-in packets, signage, and periodic reminders; perform contamination monitoring and feedback. | Education Resources |
| ☑ Monthly Area Audit | Inspect enclosures and carts; document overflow/contamination; adjust service frequency as needed. | Maintain logs & photos for records. |
| ☑ Plan & Contract on File | Keep recycling/organics plan and hauler contract ready for inspections or audits. | Attach to operations manual. |
Bakersfield Recycling & Organics Summary — Checklist
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: City of Bakersfield (Kern County)
- ☑ Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) + Mandatory Organics (SB 1383); education & contamination monitoring required.
- ☑ Applicability Threshold: Multifamily 5+ units (AB 341); SB 1383 organics applies broadly to residents & businesses per local program.
- ☑ What We Can Recycle: Paper, cardboard, plastics #1–#2, metals; glass varies by program.
- ☑ What We Can’t Recycle: Plastic bags/film, HHW, e-waste, Styrofoam, bulky items.
- ☑ Best Practices: Co-located, labeled containers; resident education; monthly audits; vendor verification.
- ☑ Compliance Notes: Follow Bakersfield Muni Code Ch. 8.32; coordinate services with City or an approved hauler.
Sources verified (2025): CalRecycle AB 341 & SB 1383 guidance; Bakersfield Municipal Code Ch. 8.32; City of Bakersfield Solid Waste program pages.
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