Do we need to send commercial and/or multifamily waste to a mixed waste processing facility prior to landfilling to comply with the regulation?

CalRecycle understands that each jurisdiction has its own unique set of circumstances and generators and is in a better position to determine what will work best to divert material from the commercial sector. The proposed regulation provides flexibility and does not dictate how a jurisdiction must implement a program or that the material must be sent to a mixed waste processing facility prior to it being landfilled.

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1. How will CalRecycle determine compliance with the Mandatory Commercial Recycling regulation?
2. If my jurisdiction already offers recycling to commercial and multifamily customers at no additional charge and we monitor participation rates, are we in compliance?
3. Will a generation study be required to demonstrate compliance with the regulation?
4. How will jurisdictions and CalRecycle be able to evaluate the effectiveness of a program without data?
5. How should jurisdictions collect information from businesses to determine compliance with the regulation?
6. Will CalRecycle issue a “Compliance Order” if my jurisdiction cannot demonstrate compliance with Mandatory Commercial Recycling requirements?
7. Is it the responsibility of the transfer station owner/operator to ensure compliance with the regulation, or does the jurisdiction need to establish an ordinance or landfill ban?
8. There is already a system where materials are separated from general garbage for recycling. Is that system alone sufficient to comply with the regulation?
9. Do we need to send commercial and/or multifamily waste to a mixed waste processing facility prior to landfilling to comply with the regulation?
10. Will CalRecycle consider availability of composting facilities and markets in its review?