Irvine property owners and community managers: simplify recycling & organics compliance while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with City of Irvine and Orange 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 Irvine, recycling and organics service is mandatory for multifamily and commercial generators under statewide law, implemented locally through City programs and ordinance updates for SB 1383. The City provides program 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 resources: Irvine — AB 341, Irvine — SB 1383 Organics, Irvine — Multi-Family Recycling, and the City’s SB 1383 ordinance update Ordinance 21-19 (PDF).
- 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 guidance and County program rules plus CalRecycle mandates (AB 341 / AB 1826 / SB 1383).
- Local & State Alignment: Code-backed, inspector-friendly program design and documentation.
At a Glance: City of Irvine vs Unincorporated Orange County
City of Irvine
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) + Mandatory Organics (SB 1383; implemented via City programs & Ord. 21-19).
- Applicability Threshold:
- Recycling: Multifamily 5+ dwelling units must arrange recycling service (AB 341).
- Organics: Universal organics subscription & separation for residents and businesses (SB 1383); annual education and correct container colors/labels.
- Minimum Service & Set-Out (City guidance):
- Streams at each collection point: trash, recyclables, organics.
- Container standards: follow City color/label rules and enclosure/collection standards (see Three-Cart Program).
- Resident Education: Provide move-in and annual education; maintain records (SB 1383 implementation).
- Key City Links: Irvine — AB 341 · Irvine — SB 1383 · Multi-Family Recycling · Ordinance 21-19 (SB 1383)
Orange County (Unincorporated)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling + Mandatory Organics participation for generators, including multifamily (County SB 1383 implementation).
- Applicability: AB 341 covers MF 5+ units; SB 1383 requires universal organics service and participation; County conducts enforcement and outreach.
- Program Duties: Subscribe to trash, recycling, and organics; co-locate streams; color/label correctly; provide move-in and annual resident education; maintain records.
- Key County Links: OC Waste & Recycling — SB 1383 · County Enforcement & Reviews
Fines & Penalties Snapshot (SB 1383 Enforcement)
Under SB 1383, jurisdictions (like the City of Irvine and County of Orange) must enforce organics and recycling requirements. After warnings and education, administrative penalties may apply per violation, per day:
- 1st violation: $50 – $100 per day
- 2nd violation (same issue within 1 year): $100 – $200 per day
- 3rd+ violation (within 1 year): $250 – $500 per day
Sources: CalRecycle – Jurisdiction Enforcement Penalties. Orange County indicates warnings and education precede fines; see OCWR — Enforcement. Irvine adopted a local SB 1383 ordinance to implement enforcement; see Ordinance 21-19.
Note: Separate, higher penalties (up to $10,000/day) apply to cities/counties if they fail to implement/enforce SB 1383 — not to individual properties.
Property Manager Compliance Checklist (City & County)
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Subscribe to Required Services | Active agreements for trash, recycling, and organics (City SB 1383 program / County SB 1383). | Irvine — SB 1383 · OCWR — SB 1383 |
| ☑ Streams & Container Standards | Streams: trash, recyclables, organics at each collection point; Containers: use City/County color & label rules; keep organics free of contamination. | Three-Cart Guide · CalRecycle — Collection Standards |
| ☑ Applicability & Thresholds | AB 341: MF 5+ units must arrange recycling. SB 1383: Universal organics participation with annual education and proper container colors/labels. | Irvine — AB 341 · CalRecycle — AB 341 |
| ☑ Resident Education & Records | Provide move-in & annual education; maintain service logs and contamination monitoring; keep documents for inspection (SB 1383). | CalRecycle — Education & Outreach · Irvine — Business Recycling |
| ☑ Site Design / Enclosures | Provide right-sized, accessible, and screened trash/recycling/organics rooms or enclosures; co-locate streams and maintain color-compliant signage per City standards. | City Solid Waste Collection Standards (PDF) |
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