Regional Compliance Hub: Sacramento, CA (City & County)
This regional hub is designed to keep communities compliant by directing residents to the correct, approved drop-off facility for items that are strictly banned from apartment dumpsters—especially chemicals, batteries, and electronics. The region’s central one-stop facility is the Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station (SRTS) on Fruitridge Road.[1]
Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station (HHW + Batteries + E-Waste)
One-Stop HazMat Solution: SRTS accepts Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (paint, batteries, used oil, pesticides and similar items) and electronics (e-waste) for residents within Sacramento City/County program boundaries per site rules. No appointment needed during posted hours—bring proof of residency (commonly a driver’s license and/or utility bill) as required.[1][2]
- Facility: Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station (SRTS)[1]
- Address: 8491 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95826[1]
- Hours (HHW & E-Waste): Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Sundays & Mondays)[1]
- Accepted HHW (Examples): paint, batteries, used motor oil, pesticides, and related HHW categories per program list.[1]
- Electronics (E-Waste): computers, TVs, and other electronic waste accepted per site guidance.[1]
- Battery Warning (Fire Risk): Never put batteries in apartment trash or recycling. Batteries belong in approved HHW/e-waste collection programs (facility drop-off or certified retail collection bins where available).[3][4]
Alternative (North County): North Area Recovery Station (NARS) — HHW Focus
If you live in North Sacramento / Highlands / North Highlands, a strong alternative is the County-run North Area Recovery Station (NARS) HHW Drop-Off Facility. Verdict: SRTS is best for general recycling/trash + HHW in one page; NARS is best when your content focuses heavily on banned items (paint, batteries, chemicals).[5]
- Location: 4450 Roseville Road, North Highlands, CA 95660[5]
- Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (confirm current hours on the County page before driving).[5]
- Why Map NARS: It is a primary County HHW drop-off option for residents needing safe disposal of toxic/flammable materials that cannot go in carts.[5]
Crucial Warning: Bulky Items (The Apartment Gap)
The City of Sacramento offers Household Junk Pickup for residential customers, including two free appointments per calendar year (service details and seasonal limits apply).[6] Apartment reality: Many apartment residents do not qualify for curbside junk pickup in the same way single-family curbside customers do. Action: Do not leave furniture at the curb. Instead: (1) self-haul to an approved facility (trash/furniture fees may apply), and/or (2) ask property management if the building has a scheduled bulk day or contracted hauling procedure.[6]
Organics Compliance (SB 1383): Green Organics Required
Under California’s SB 1383 organics rules, residents and regulated properties must keep organics out of landfills and place food scraps, food-soiled paper (including pizza boxes), and yard trimmings into the designated Organics/Green container system where provided.[7][8] Action: Put food waste in the Green Organics bin—not the trash. If your apartment does not have organics service, ask property management when it is being implemented.[7]
Glass Recycling (Accepted in Sacramento Blue Recycling)
Good news: Sacramento-area recycling guidance lists glass bottles and jars as acceptable items in the recycling cart (empty and dry; labels/lids rules vary by program).[9][10] Always follow your community’s posted contamination rules and your hauler’s current accepted-materials list.
EEAT Sources: [1] Waste Management: Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station (SRTS) — HHW/E-Waste hours & address | [2] WM NorCal/Nev: SRTS facility details (local program overview) | [3] Call2Recycle: Battery recycling guidance (keep batteries out of trash) | [4] CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW categories, safe disposal) | [5] Sacramento County: NARS HHW Drop-Off Facility (address/hours) | [6] City of Sacramento: Household Junk Pickup (2 free appointments; program rules) | [7] CalRecycle: SB 1383 organics collection requirements | [8] Sacramento County Waste Mgmt: Organics cart (food scraps + food-soiled paper + yard trimmings) | [9] City of Sacramento: Service Guide (recycling items incl. bottles & jars) | [10] Sacramento County: Mixed Recycling list (glass bottles and jars accepted)
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In Sacramento, recycling and organics service is mandatory for multifamily and commercial generators under local ordinance and statewide law. The City implements requirements in Sacramento City Code Chapter 13.24 – Commercial Solid Waste and Chapter 17.616 – Recycling & Solid Waste Disposal Regulations. The County regulates multifamily generators under County Code Chapter 6.20 – Solid Waste Management.
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- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep recycling & organics pickup reduces overflow and contamination.
- Compliance Simplified: Aligns with City and County 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 Sacramento vs Unincorporated Sacramento County
City of Sacramento
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) + Mandatory Organics (SB 1383 / AB 1826)
- Applicability Threshold: Multifamily 5+ units (multi-unit dwellings) treated as generators under Ch. 13.24; enclosure standards apply to 5+ units (Ch. 17.616).
- Minimum Service Levels (SCC §13.24.600):
- Recycling: Minimum 32-gallon can per unit (or equivalent) for multi-unit dwellings of 5+ units.
- Organics: Minimum 64-gallon can per 25 units (or equivalent), adjustable by Solid Waste Manager.
- Resident Education: Provide written recycling/organics info to new residents and at least annually; keep records available upon request.
- Key Code Links: §13.24.520 (MF property requirements) · §13.24.600 (minimum service) · §17.616.040 (enclosures, 5+ units)
Sacramento County (Unincorporated)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling + Mandatory Organics participation for all generators, including multifamily.
- Applicability Threshold: Applies to all multifamily properties in unincorporated areas (must subscribe to solid waste, recycling, and organics service unless exempt).
- Program Duties (SCC §6.20, Article 4):
- Subscribe to weekly solid waste, recycling & organics collection at adequate levels.
- Place labeled containers near trash; post signage and provide resident education.
- Maintain records of education and service subscriptions; prevent overflow or contamination.
- Key Code Links: §6.20.405–§6.20.432
Fines & Penalties Snapshot
- ⚠️ City of Sacramento: Per §13.24.710, violations (such as failure to subscribe to required recycling/organics service or contamination of streams) may result in administrative citations up to $500 per violation after notice.
- ⚠️ Sacramento County: Under §6.20.505, repeated violations of solid waste, recycling, or organics requirements are subject to fines typically ranging from $100 (first offense) to $500 (third or subsequent).
- 💡 Enforcement: Both jurisdictions may issue warnings before fines. Documenting resident education, service agreements, and signage helps demonstrate compliance and avoid penalties.
Property Manager Compliance Checklist (City & County)
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Subscribe to Required Services | Maintain service agreements for trash, recycling, and organics (City §13.24.520; County §§6.20.405, 6.20.430). | City §13.24.520 · County §6.20.405 / §6.20.430 |
| ☑ Minimum Container Volumes (City) | Recycling: ≥ 32-gal per unit (5+ units). Organics: ≥ 64-gal per 25 units; adjustable by Solid Waste Manager. | City §13.24.600 |
| ☑ Enclosures & Site Design (City) | Trash & recycling enclosures required for multi-unit dwellings with 5+ units; follow development standards. | City §17.616.040 |
| ☑ Container Placement, Labeling & Signage | Place recycling/organics containers as convenient as trash; maintain labels & signage (County §6.20.430(D)). | County §6.20.420(D) & §6.20.430(D) |
| ☑ Resident Education & Records | Provide written instructions to new residents within 14 days and annually; retain copies for inspection. | City §13.24.520 · County §6.20.430(D)-(E) |
| ☑ SB 1383 Organics Compliance | Subscribe to weekly organics service; maintain education, signage, and documentation per SB 1383. | County §6.20.432 · City MF Requirements |
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