Waivers - AB341/AB1826

If a commercial business or multi-family complex would like to apply for a waiver to be exempt from the requirement to have either a recycling bin per AB 341 or an organics bin per AB 1826, please download and fill out the waiver form below, then email it to recycling@cityofshastalake.org. For any questions regarding recycling laws, please email recycling@cityofshastalake.org  or call (530) 275-7400.

WAIVER

Eligibility to be Waived from AB 341 if:

Physical Space Waiver- This waiver is for businesses demonstrating that the premises lack adequate space for a recycling container or bin. This should be a temporary implementation and the space needs to be reevaluated every 5 years. Compliance ideas include bin sharing, different sized bins, or expanded trash enclosures for multiple commercial businesses.

Self-Hauling Waiver- This waiver can be used if a company self-hauls the recyclable waste in order to compost or divert from landfills to elsewhere. Those who receive this waiver must keep records of the quantity of the recyclables, as well as documentation proving it does not end up in a landfill.

Existing Alternative Service Waiver- This waiver can be used if a business or multi-family complex contracts a person or organization that provides recycling collection. In order to use this waiver, there must be documents recording the material collected, a contracting statement, and proof that the material collected is not landfilled.

Eligibility to be Waived from AB 1826 if:

Physical Space Waiver- This waiver is for businesses demonstrating that the premises lack adequate space for an organic waste container. This should be a temporary implementation and the space needs to be reevaluated every 5 years. Compliance ideas include bin sharing, different sized bins, or expanded trash enclosures for multiple commercial businesses.

Self-Hauling Waiver- This waiver can be used if a company will self-haul the organic waste in order to compost or divert it from landfills to elsewhere. Those who receive this waiver must keep records of the quantity of the organics, as well as documentation proving it does not end up in a landfill.

Existing Alternative Service Waiver- This waiver can be used if a person or organization provides organics collection service. In order to use this waiver, there must be documents recording the organic recycling material collected, a contracting statement, and proof that the organic material collected is not landfilled.