Regional SB 1383 Organics Collection & Edible Food Recovery Resources

Under State Law, Senate Bill 1383, certain food generating businesses are required to donate the maximum amount of surplus edible food they would otherwise dispose of, and all businesses are required to subscribe to organics collection service. By donating surplus edible food and recycling food scraps, organic materials are kept out of landfills, resulting in less methane emissions and helping communities meet statewide carbon reduction goals.

Which businesses are required to donate? Click here for a list of business types required to donate edible food. Edible food donation and organics collection requirements will vary by jurisdiction (city or county).

Which jurisdiction is my business in? Click here

Who can I contact for assistance? SB 1383 Jurisdiction Contacts and Websites

SB 1383 requires certain food businesses to partner with food recovery organizations to donate the maximum amount of surplus edible food they would otherwise dispose of.

These businesses will have to establish contracts or written agreements with food recovery organizations so that the maximum amount of their excess edible food is recovered to feed people. 

Food donors will also have to keep records of the following information to demonstrate compliance:

• Types of food recovered 
• Pounds of food recovered 
• Frequency that the food is recovered

SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Overview Video

SB 1383 DEHQ Food Donation Guidance Video