Fresno property owners and community managers: simplify recycling & organics compliance while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with City of Fresno and Fresno County (unincorporated) requirements and California state mandates (AB 341 / AB 1826 / SB 1383) to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
In Fresno, recycling and organics service is mandatory for multifamily and commercial generators under statewide law, with local implementation through the City’s Mandatory Recycling Ordinance (2005) and site-design standards for enclosures. The City provides guidance for AB 341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling (multifamily 5+ dwelling units) and SB 1383 universal organics collection, including color/label standards and annual education. See City and State resources: Fresno — Multi-Family & Commercial Services, FMC § 15-2016 (Enclosures), AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383 (Collections & Containers).
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Sustainability amenity that increases retention and curb appeal.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep recycling & organics pickup reduces overflow and contamination.
- Compliance Simplified: Aligns with City/County rules plus CalRecycle mandates (AB 341 / AB 1826 / SB 1383).
- Code-Backed Design: Enclosures and access per FMC § 15-2016 for projects with 5+ units.
At a Glance: City of Fresno vs Unincorporated Fresno County
City of Fresno
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (City ordinance + AB 341) and Mandatory Organics (AB 1826 / SB 1383).
- Applicability Threshold:
- Recycling: Multifamily 5+ dwelling units must arrange recycling (AB 341).
- Organics: Universal organics participation (SB 1383); provide color/label-compliant containers and annual education.
- Site Design: Enclosures required for projects proposing 5+ units (FMC § 15-2016).
- Key City Links: MF & Commercial Services · FMC § 15-2016 · AB 341 · SB 1383 Education
Fresno County (Unincorporated)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) + Mandatory Organics (AB 1826 / SB 1383) participation for generators, including multifamily.
- Applicability: AB 341 covers MF 5+ units; SB 1383 requires universal organics service/participation; County oversees outreach and enforcement in unincorporated areas.
- Program Duties: Subscribe to trash, recycling, and organics; co-locate streams; color/label correctly; provide move-in and annual resident education; maintain records.
- Helpful Links: Fresno County — Solid Waste · SB 1383 — Collection Standards
Fines & Penalties Snapshot (City & County + State)
- Enforcement Path: Notice to Comply / education → reinspection / monitoring → administrative citation if violations persist (City or County program).
- Local Citation Authority (City): The Fresno Municipal Code authorizes administrative citations for code violations (see FMC § 1-308).
- SB 1383 Local Penalty Schedule (Generators): State regs require jurisdictions to use this base schedule for regulated entities:
- 1st violation: $50–$100 per violation
- 2nd violation (same within 1 year): $100–$200 per violation
- Subsequent (same within 1 year): $250–$500 per violation, per day
- Contamination & Service Violations: Examples include not subscribing to required recycling/organics service, container color/label noncompliance, contamination, or failure to provide annual resident education / records.
- Department (State) Penalties on Jurisdictions: Separately, CalRecycle may levy $7,500–$10,000 per violation per day on jurisdictions that fail to implement SB 1383; this is not the generator schedule. (14 CCR § 18997.3).
- County Snapshot: Fresno County materials reflect the same SB 1383 base tiers ($50–$500) for generators in unincorporated areas.
- Practice Tip: Haulers may also assess contamination surcharges or extra-pickup fees under franchise agreements — keep service logs and photos to dispute charges and demonstrate compliance.
References: CalRecycle – SB 1383 Jurisdiction Enforcement (Penalty Amounts) · CalRecycle – Enforcement Q&A (PDF) · FMC § 1-308 (Administrative Citations) · Fresno County – SB 1383 Briefing (penalty tiers)
Note: Actual citation amounts and grace periods are set by the City/County ordinance and franchise agreements. Use the links above to confirm current thresholds and timelines for your address.
Property Manager Compliance Checklist (City & County)
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Subscribe to Required Services | Active agreements for trash, recycling, and organics (City & County SB 1383 programs). | City of Fresno — MF/Commercial · Fresno County — Solid Waste |
| ☑ Streams & Container Standards | Streams: trash, recyclables, organics at each collection point; Containers: use color/label rules; keep organics free of contamination. | SB 1383 — Collection Standards |
| ☑ Applicability & Thresholds | AB 341: MF 5+ units must arrange recycling. AB 1826: commercial organics requirements (historical thresholds). SB 1383: universal organics participation + annual education and proper container colors/labels. | AB 341 · AB 1826 · SB 1383 — Education |
| ☑ Resident Education & Records | Provide move-in & annual resident education; maintain service logs and contamination monitoring; keep documents for inspection (SB 1383). | Education & Outreach |
| ☑ Site Design / Enclosures (City) | Provide right-sized, accessible, screened trash/recycling/organics rooms or enclosures for projects with 5+ units; co-locate streams and post color-compliant signage. | FMC § 15-2016 |
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