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 program requirements and California state mandates (AB 341 / AB 1826 / SB 1383) to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
In Riverside, recycling and organics service is mandatory for multifamily and commercial generators under local ordinance and statewide law. The City implements AB 341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling (multifamily 5+ dwelling units), AB 1826 Commercial Organics Recycling, and SB 1383 universal organics collection. Local enforcement is detailed in Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 6.06 – Business and Multifamily Solid Waste Services (Sec. 6.06.220).
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Add sustainability amenities that increase retention and curb appeal.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep recycling & organics pickup reduces overflow and contamination.
- Compliance Simplified: Aligns with Riverside’s Mandatory Automated Service rules and CalRecycle statewide mandates.
- Local & State Alignment: Compatible with Riverside Recycling Legislation Summary, CalRecycle — AB 341, CalRecycle — AB 1826, CalRecycle — SB 1383 Education.
At a Glance: Riverside, CA
- Jurisdiction: City of Riverside (Riverside County, California)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) and Mandatory Organics (SB 1383 / AB 1826); City enforcement per Chapter 6.06 of the Municipal Code.
- Applicability Threshold:
- Recycling: Multifamily 5+ dwelling units must maintain recycling service (AB 341).
- Organics: Required for all multifamily and commercial accounts by July 1 2022 (SB 1383).
- Prohibitions: Mixing recyclables or organic materials with solid waste is unlawful (Sec. 6.06.220).
- Accepted (typical): Paper, cardboard, plastics #1–#2, metals, glass, yard trimmings, and food scraps.
- Not Accepted: Plastic film, Styrofoam, e-waste, hazardous waste, bulky items.
- References: City — Mandatory Automated Service · Recycling Legislation Flyer · Riverside Municipal Code 6.06 · CalRecycle — AB 341 · CalRecycle — AB 1826 · CalRecycle — SB 1383 Education
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Recycling Service (AB 341) | Provide ongoing recycling for properties with 5+ units; maintain resident education and clear signage. | Riverside Flyer · CalRecycle AB 341 |
| ☑ Organics Program (SB 1383 / AB 1826) | Subscribe to food/green waste collection; provide correctly colored and labeled containers per SB 1383 standards. | Riverside Organics Info · CalRecycle AB 1826 |
| ☑ Container Separation | Maintain separate containers for trash, recyclables, and organics; mixing waste streams is prohibited (RMC 6.06.220). | Riverside Code 6.06.220 |
| ☑ Education & Monitoring | Provide annual education to residents, monitor contamination, and document compliance efforts. | SB 1383 Education |
Riverside Recycling & Organics — Compliance Summary
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: City of Riverside (Riverside County)
- ☑ Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) + Mandatory Organics (SB 1383/AB 1826); enforce
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