Property Managers

Recycling Service

Education

As a property manager, you are required to establish and promote a recycling program. Learn more here.

  1. Educate employees, contractors, tenants, and subtenants about the law annually.
  2. Inform tenants no later than 14 days after move-in and at least 14 days prior to move-out about the rules.
  3. Post prominent signs on or near the garbage and recycling containers. Click here to download free posters specific to your community.

Convenience

Recycling should be just as convenient as taking out the garbage.

  1. Recycling containers should be located in the same area as the garbage containers so it is easy for tenants to recycle when they take out their trash.
  2. Place recycling containers in common areas such as the mail area or laundry room.

Composting Service (SB 1383): How Multi-Family Property Managers Must Comply

State law mandates that all multifamily buildings must offer composting service to tenants regardless of size:

  1. Subscribe to curbside compost and recycling collection service in addition to landfill.
  2. Place color-coded and labeled compost and recycling containers next to all indoor landfill containers (excluding restrooms).
  3. Sort materials into the proper bins.
  4. Periodically inspect bins and provide feedback to employees and contractors about incorrectly placed items.

If your multifamily apartment building has more than 5 units, you must also:

  1. Educate employees, contractors, tenants, and subtenants about the law annually
  2. Inform tenants no later than 14 days after move-in and at least 14 days prior to move-out about the rules.

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