Sacramento property owners and community managers: simplify recycling & organics compliance while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with City of Sacramento and Sacramento 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 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.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Sustainability amenities that increase retention and curb appeal.
- 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.
- Tenant Education: Provide written recycling/organics info to new occupants 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) · City MF Waste Requirements
Sacramento County (Unincorporated)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling + Mandatory Organics participation for generators, including multifamily.
- Applicability Threshold: Applies to all multifamily generators in unincorporated areas (subscribe to solid waste, recycling, and organics service unless exempt).
- Program Duties (SCC §6.20, Article 4):
- Subscribe to weekly solid waste service and to recycling & weekly organics collection at adequate levels.
- Place recycling/organics containers as convenient as trash; label and post signage; provide tenant education.
- Keep education records on site; bulky item removal as needed to avoid overflow.
- Key Code Links: §6.20.430 (multifamily generators) · §6.20.405 (participation; subscribe to services) · §6.20.432 (SB 1383 compliance)
Property Manager Compliance Checklist (City & County)
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Subscribe to Required Services | Active 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 (or equivalent); may be adjusted 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 & signs near containers (County) and meet City signage/education expectations. | County §6.20.420(D) & §6.20.430(D) |
| ☑ Tenant Education & Records | Provide written instructions at move-in and at least annually; retain copies on site and provide on request. | City §13.24.520 (education) · County §6.20.430(D)–(E) |
| ☑ SB 1383 Organics Compliance | Subscribe to organics collection (weekly minimum at County); maintain education and container access per SB 1383 regulations. | County §6.20.432 · City MF Requirements |
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