Riverside 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 Riverside and Unincorporated Riverside County requirements and California state mandates (AB 341 / AB 1826 / SB 1383) to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
In Riverside (City & County), recycling and organics service is mandatory for multifamily and commercial generators under local code and state law. The City implements requirements through Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 6.06 and its SB 1383 program; Riverside County requires universal organics and recycling service in unincorporated areas via its SB 1383 rules and compulsory collection policies. See City/County/State resources: City of Riverside — Mandatory Automated Service, RMC Ch. 6.06 (e.g., §6.06.220), City — Trash & Recycling, Riverside County — Multifamily (Unincorporated), County — SB 1383 FAQs (PDF), County — Organics & Waivers, CalRecycle — SB 1383 Collection.
- 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 RMC Ch. 6.06 and SB 1383.
Fines & Penalties Snapshot
Key enforcement examples (City of Riverside). See the full city table for details and effective dates.
- Bin Contamination: 2nd violation $100 → 3rd $200 → subsequent $500. City Commercial Fee & Penalty (FY 2025/26).
- Overweight/Overfilled Bin: $63 penalty; Dead Run/Go Back: $64. See table.
- Rolloff Contamination: 1st $100 → 2nd $200 → subsequent $500. Details.
- County (Unincorporated): Service is compulsory; unpaid trash charges become the property owner’s responsibility under Ordinance 745. County Delinquent Trash Charges · Ordinance 745 (PDF).
City table adopted Apr 22, 2025; effective July 1, 2025 (Commercial & Multifamily). Verify current rates on the City page.
At a Glance: City of Riverside vs Unincorporated Riverside County
City of Riverside
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) + Mandatory Organics (SB 1383) with subscription to services; mixing streams is unlawful (RMC §6.06.220).
- Applicability Thresholds:
- Recycling: Multifamily 5+ units must provide/maintain service (City flyer / AB 341).
- Organics: Multifamily & commercial must be subscribed — City highlights by July 1, 2022 (SB 1383 page).
- Education: Provide annual resident education; container color/label standards (SB 1383).
- Key City Links: Trash & Recycling · Mandatory Automated Service · RMC §6.06.220 · Food Waste Diversion
Riverside County (Unincorporated)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) + Mandatory Organics (SB 1383) for covered generators, including multifamily (County SB 1383 program & compulsory collection).
- Applicability: Multifamily 5+ units must provide recycling; organics service is universal as of Jan 1, 2022 (County FAQs (PDF)).
- Program Duties: Subscribe to trash, recycling, and organics via an authorized hauler or approved self-haul; use standardized colors/labels; provide move-in + annual resident education; maintain records (SB 1383 / CalRecycle).
- Helpful Links: County — Multifamily Program · County — Organics & Waivers · County Ordinance 745 (PDF) · CalRecycle — Collection Duties
Property Manager Compliance Checklist (City & County)
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Subscribe to Required Services | Active agreements for trash, recycling, and organics (City program or County authorized hauler; self-haul only if approved). | City — Mandatory Service · County — Multifamily Program |
| ☑ Streams & Container Standards | Streams: landfill, recyclables, organics at each collection point; Containers: SB 1383 color/label rules; lids closed; no overflow; equal access for residents. | CalRecycle — SB 1383 Duties · City — Food Waste Diversion |
| ☑ Applicability & Thresholds | Recycling (AB 341): MF 5+ units. Organics (SB 1383): universal collection/participation; annual education; standardized colors/labels. | City Flyer — AB 341/1826/1383 · County — SB 1383 FAQs |
| ☑ Container Separation (No Mixing) | Maintain separate containers for trash, recyclables, and organics; mixing streams is prohibited (City code) and subject to enforcement. | RMC §6.06.220 |
| ☑ Right-Sizing & Monitoring | Ensure adequate weekly capacity across all streams; monitor contamination; adjust service frequency; keep inspection-ready documentation. | City — Trash & Recycling |
| ☑ Waivers (County Unincorporated) | For limited cases (e.g., space or de minimis), waivers are overseen by Riverside County Department of Environmental Health (unincorporated areas). | County — Waiver Info |
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