In September 2016, Governor Edmund Brown Jr. passed Senate Bill 1383, California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, setting methane emission reduction targets for California in a statewide initiative to reduce short-lived climate pollutants. 

SB 1383 Targets:

1. Reduce statewide disposal of organic waste by 75% by 2025.
2. Recover at least 20% of currently disposed surplus edible food by 2025. 

Organic waste makes up half of what Californians send to landfills. When organic waste is buried in landfills, it emits 20% of the state’s methane. Reducing the amount of organic waste that is sent to landfills directly impacts the climate crisis and the health of our planet. 

What is Organic Waste?

Organic waste includes food scraps, food-soiled paper, and green waste. 

Video Spotlight 

Watch the video below to learn more about SB 1383. 

What is Edible Food?

Edible food means food (prepared, packaged, produce) intended for people to eat, including food not sold because of:

• Appearance
• Age 
• Freshness
• Size 
• Surplus 
• Grade

What is the City of Monrovia Doing?

To comply with SB 1383, the City of Monrovia implemented an Organic Waste Recycling Program. All residents and businesses in the City can now recycle all organic waste in their current green bin.

The City of Monrovia also joined together with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and SCS Engineers to implement a food recovery program. Since 2021, the City has assessed commercial edible food waste generators, identified and fostered partnerships with local food recovery organizations, and began outreach and education. 

We are currently in the educational and outreach phase of Monrovia’s SB 1383 Implementation and will continue to work with businesses and residents on organics food reduction education.

Contact 

Jazmine Hadden
(626) 932-5574
Management Analyst, Public Works Department