Pub. Resources Code, § 42649.84 · Chapter 12.9. Recycling of Organic Waste
Pub. Resources Code, § 42649.84
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) This chapter does not limit the authority of a local governmental agency to adopt, implement, or enforce a local organic waste recycling requirement, or a condition imposed upon a self-hauler, that is more stringent or comprehensive than the requirements of this chapter.
(b) This chapter does not modify, limit, or abrogate in any manner any of the following:
(1) A franchise granted or extended by a city, county, city and county, or other local governmental agency.
(2) A contract, license, or permit to collect solid waste previously granted or extended by a city, county, city or county, or other local governmental agency.
(3) The existing right of a business to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials.
(c) Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, nothing in this chapter modifies, limits, or abrogates the authority of a local jurisdiction with respect to land use, zoning, or facility siting decisions by or within that local jurisdiction.
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History
Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. (AB 1826) Effective January 1, 2015.
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