Long Beach property owners and community managers: simplify recycling & organics compliance while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with City of Long Beach and Los Angeles 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 Long Beach/LA County, recycling and organics service is mandatory for multifamily and commercial generators under statewide law, implemented locally through the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC Ch. 8.60; Ord. 21-0040) and the County’s SB 1383 programs (exclusive commercial franchise and contamination monitoring). Long Beach confirms AB 341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling (multifamily 5+ dwelling units generating ≥4 cubic yards/week) and SB 1383 universal organics collection (education + container color/label rules). See City/County/State resources: Long Beach — Laws & Ordinances, LBMC §8.60.020, LB Ord. 21-0040 (SB 1383), LA County — Commercial Franchise & SB 1383, LA County — Organic Waste Requirements (PDF), CalRecycle — AB 341, CalRecycle — SB 1383.
- 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).
- Local Code & Labeling: Provide co-located, color/label-compliant containers and ongoing education per LBMC and SB 1383.
At a Glance: City of Long Beach vs Unincorporated Los Angeles County
City of Long Beach
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) and Mandatory Organics (SB 1383) with education & contamination controls; local requirements via LBMC Ch. 8.60 and Ord. 21-0040 (adds/updates §§8.60.370, 8.67.030, 8.67.070).
- Applicability Thresholds:
- Recycling: Multifamily 5+ dwelling units generating ≥4 cubic yards/week must arrange recycling (AB 341; City guidance).
- Organics: Universal organics participation per SB 1383; provide color-standard containers, labels, and annual education.
- Capacity: Maintain “sufficient receptacles/bins” and service frequency (LBMC §8.60.020).
- Key City Links: LB — Laws & Ordinances · LB Ord. 21-0040 · LBMC Ch. 8.60 · SB 1383 Education
Los Angeles County (Unincorporated)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) + Mandatory Organics (SB 1383) for covered generators, including multifamily; implemented through the County’s exclusive commercial franchise and SB 1383 compliance program (route contamination monitoring, capacity planning).
- Applicability: AB 341 covers MF 5+ units; SB 1383 requires universal organics service/participation; County administers outreach and enforcement in unincorporated areas.
- Program Duties: Subscribe to trash, recycling, and organics; co-locate streams; use standardized colors/labels; provide move-in and annual tenant education; maintain records & contamination monitoring logs.
- Helpful Links: LA County — Commercial Franchise & SB 1383 · LA County — SB 1383 Capacity Planning · Organic Waste Requirements (PDF)
Fines & Penalties Snapshot (City & County)
Enforcement for recycling/organics (SB 1383 + AB 341) follows a progressive path: education/notice → re-inspection → administrative citation(s). State guidance sets base penalty ranges per violation, and Long Beach/LA County programs apply them locally.
City of Long Beach
- Administrative fines (typical SB 1383 ranges): First: $50–$100 · Second (same offense within 1 year): $100–$200 · Third/subsequent: $250–$500 (CalRecycle).
- Local authority: LBMC Ch. 8.60 with SB 1383 updates via Ordinance 21-0040; container capacity duty in §8.60.020.
- General code enforcement fines (reference): $100 / $200 / $500 escalating schedule used by the City for administrative citations (City Enforcement).
Note: Multiple violations in a day can be cited separately; keep service agreements, education records, and contamination logs.
Los Angeles County (Unincorporated)
- Administrative fines (SB 1383 base ranges): First: $50–$100 · Second: $100–$200 · Third+: $250–$500 (CalRecycle).
- County program: Enforcement and route contamination monitoring via the commercial franchise/SB 1383 program (LA County PW); overview flyer notes monetary penalties for non-compliance (PDF).
Tip: Align bin colors/labels and train tenants annually to avoid contamination tags and repeat violations.
State cap: Total penalties for multiple combined violations generally cannot exceed $10,000 per day (CalRecycle FAQ / PRC §42652.5). Jurisdictions typically start with education and a compliance deadline before assessing fines.
Property Manager Compliance Checklist (City & County)
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Subscribe to Required Services | Active agreements for trash, recycling, and organics (LBMC/City program & LA County franchise). | Long Beach — Laws & Ordinances · LA County — Franchise |
| ☑ Streams & Container Standards | Streams: landfill, recyclables, organics at each collection point; Containers: SB 1383 color/label rules; keep organics free of contamination. | SB 1383 — Collection Standards |
| ☑ Applicability & Thresholds | Recycling (AB 341): MF 5+ units generating ≥4 cu yd/wk. Organics (SB 1383): universal participation + annual education + standardized colors/labels. | AB 341 · SB 1383 — Education |
| ☑ Tenant Education & Records | Provide move-in & annual education; maintain service logs and contamination monitoring; keep documents for inspection (LBMC/County + SB 1383). | Education & Outreach |
| ☑ Local Code Compliance (City) | Follow LBMC (§8.60.020 “sufficient receptacles/bins”; SB 1383 updates via Ord. 21-0040). | LBMC §8.60.020 · LB Ord. 21-0040 |
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