Irvine 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 Irvine program 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 California law. The City provides program guidance for AB 341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling (multifamily 5+ dwelling units) and for SB 1383 universal organics collection, including education and container color/label standards. New and existing sites must also meet solid waste collection and enclosure standards when designing or modifying trash/recycling areas (City planning standards).
- 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 (City Standards): Ensure MF communities include properly sized, screened enclosures for trash, recycling, and organics per City solid waste collection standards.
- Local & State Alignment: Compatible with Irvine — AB 341, Irvine — SB 1383 Organics, Irvine — Multi-Family Recycling, CalRecycle — AB 341, CalRecycle — AB 1826, and CalRecycle — SB 1383 Education.
At a Glance: Irvine, CA
- Jurisdiction: City of Irvine (Orange County, California)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) and Mandatory Organics (SB 1383 / AB 1826); City adopted an SB 1383 compliance ordinance.
- Applicability Threshold:
- Recycling: Multifamily 5+ dwelling units must arrange for recycling service (AB 341).
- Organics: Universal collection & participation (SB 1383); annual education and proper container colors/labels.
- Site Design: Solid waste/recycling enclosures must meet City Solid Waste Collection Standards (screening, access, capacity) when provided or upgraded.
- Accepted (typical): Paper, cardboard, metals, plastics #1–#2 (confirm glass/organics specifics with your hauler).
- Not Accepted: Plastic bags/film, Styrofoam, HHW, e-waste, bulky items (special handling).
- References: Irvine — AB 341 · Irvine — SB 1383 · Irvine — Multi-Family Recycling · OC Landfills — MF Compliance · Irvine Municipal Code · Ordinance 21-19 (SB 1383) · Solid Waste Collection Standards (PDF)
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Recycling Service (AB 341) | Provide ongoing recycling service for MF properties with 5+ units; ensure tenant access and instructions. | Irvine — AB 341 · CalRecycle |
| ☑ Organics Program (SB 1383 / AB 1826) | Subscribe to organics collection or approved self-haul; provide properly colored/labeled containers and adequate locations to meet SB 1383. | Irvine — SB 1383 · CalRecycle — AB 1826 |
| ☑ Enclosure Design (City Standards) | Provide screened, accessible enclosures sized for trash, recycling, and organics per City Solid Waste Collection Standards; coordinate during new builds or retrofits. | Standards (PDF) |
| ☑ 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 · Irvine — Multi-Family |
| ☑ Service Right-Sizing & Monitoring | Audit fullness and contamination monthly; adjust pickups; maintain photos/logs to document compliance. | Irvine — Business Recycling |
Irvine Recycling & Organics — Compliance Summary
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: City of Irvine (Orange County)
- ☑ Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) and Mandatory Organics (SB 1383 / AB 1826); City ordinance adopted for SB 1383 compliance.
- ☑ Applicability Thresholds: MF 5+ units (AB 341); universal organics participation with annual education and container standards (SB 1383).
- ☑ Best Practices: Co-located color-compliant containers, annual resident education, contamination controls, and documented monthly audits.
- ☑ Local References: Irvine’s AB 341 & SB 1383 program pages; City Solid Waste Collection Standards; Ordinance 21-19 (SB 1383).
Sources verified: City of Irvine — AB 341 & SB 1383 program pages; City Multi-Family Recycling guidance; City Solid Waste Collection Standards (design/enclosure criteria); City Ordinance 21-19 (SB 1383 compliance); CalRecycle AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383 education & collection guidance.
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