Fresno 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 Fresno ordinance and California state mandates (AB 341 / AB 1826 / SB 1383) to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
In Fresno, recycling is mandatory for multifamily and commercial customers under the City’s 2005 ordinance, and new/expanded multifamily projects must provide on-site trash and recycling enclosures when five or more dwelling units are proposed (FMC § 15-2016). State law adds: AB 341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling (multifamily 5+ units), AB 1826 (organics), and SB 1383 (universal organics collection, container colors/labels, and annual education).
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Increase ancillary income and retention with a visible sustainability amenity.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep recycling & organics pickup reduces overflow and contamination.
- Design Compliance (FMC § 15-2016): Ensure new/expanded MF sites (5+ units) include properly sized, screened enclosures for trash, recycling (and organics, where provided).
- Local & State Alignment: Compatible with Fresno – Multi-Family & Commercial Services, AB 341 (Mandatory Commercial Recycling), AB 1826 (Organics), and SB 1383 (Education & Universal Collection).
At a Glance: Fresno, CA
- Jurisdiction: City of Fresno (Fresno County, California)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (City ordinance + AB 341) and Mandatory Organics (AB 1826 / SB 1383); plus design/provision requirement for enclosures (FMC § 15-2016).
- Applicability Threshold:
- Recycling: Multifamily 5+ dwelling units (AB 341).
- Organics: Universal collection & participation requirements (SB 1383); MORe thresholds tightened to ~2 cubic yards/week total solid waste for generator coverage context (AB 1826).
- Site Design: Enclosures required when 5+ dwelling units are proposed (FMC § 15-2016).
- Accepted (typical): Paper, cardboard, metals, plastics #1–#2 (check hauler list for glass/organics details).
- Not Accepted: Plastic bags/film, Styrofoam, HHW, e-waste, bulky items (special handling).
- References: City of Fresno – MF & Commercial Services · FMC § 15-2016 (Enclosures) · AB 341 · AB 1826 · SB 1383 (Collections FAQ)
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Recycling Service (AB 341) | Provide ongoing recycling service for MF properties with 5+ units; ensure tenants have access and instructions. | AB 341 – MCR |
| ☑ Organics Program (AB 1826 / SB 1383) | Arrange organics collection or approved self-haul; provide properly colored/labeled containers and sufficient locations to meet SB 1383. | AB 1826 · SB 1383 – Collections |
| ☑ Enclosure Design (FMC § 15-2016) | For new/expanded MF (5+ units), build screened, accessible enclosures sized for trash, recycling (and organics, if provided). | FMC § 15-2016 |
| ☑ Education & Outreach | Provide move-in packets, bin-side signage, and annual education to residents per SB 1383; align with AB 341 education/monitoring. | SB 1383 – Education · AB 341 – Jurisdiction Duties |
| ☑ Service Right-Sizing & Monitoring | Audit container fullness and contamination monthly; adjust pickup frequency; maintain photos/logs to document compliance. | Fresno – MF/Commercial Services |
Fresno Recycling & Organics — Compliance Summary
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: City of Fresno (Fresno County)
- ☑ Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (City + AB 341) and Mandatory Organics (AB 1826 / SB 1383); site design requirement for enclosures (FMC § 15-2016).
- ☑ Applicability Thresholds: MF 5+ units (AB 341; enclosure rule for 5+ units under FMC § 15-2016); organics participation under SB 1383 with MORe threshold context (~2 CY/week total solid waste).
- ☑ Best Practices: Co-located color-compliant containers, annual resident education, contamination controls, and documented monthly audits.
- ☑ Local References: Fresno’s Mandatory Recycling Ordinance (2005) and FMC § 15-2016.
Sources verified: City of Fresno Mandatory Recycling Ordinance (2005); City of Fresno – Multi-Family & Commercial Services; Fresno Municipal Code § 15-2016 (enclosures); CalRecycle AB 341 (Mandatory Commercial Recycling), AB 1826 (Organics), and SB 1383 (SLCP – universal collection, education, containers).
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