SB 1383 Compliance: What You Need to Know
California’s SB 1383 is reshaping how businesses manage food and organic waste — and failure to comply can cost you. Here's what every hotel, stadium, commercial kitchen, and facility operator needs to know to stay ahead of the law, avoid fines, and turn waste into opportunity.
What Is SB 1383?
SB 1383 is California’s groundbreaking climate legislation aimed at reducing short-lived climate pollutants, specifically methane generated from organic waste in landfills. The law requires:
A 75% reduction in organic waste disposal (vs. 2014 levels) by 2025
A 20% increase in edible food recovery for redistribution to people in need
That means food scraps, paper products, green waste, and more must be separated from landfill trash and properly composted or donated.
Who Needs to Comply?
If you’re a:
Hotel or restaurant
Food distributor or wholesaler
Stadium, convention center, or entertainment venue
School, hospital, or university kitchen
Commercial property with food services
...you’re likely covered by the law — and subject to penalties of up to $500 per day per infraction for non-compliance.
What Does Compliance Require?
To stay compliant, businesses must:
Sort organics: Food scraps and compostable materials must be separated from landfill trash
Use an approved hauler or composting service
Train staff regularly on sorting and proper disposal
Post signage near bins
Track waste and provide documentation during inspections
Establish food donation programs (for Tier 1 and Tier 2 edible food generators)
What Happens If You Don’t Comply?
Cities are now enforcing SB 1383 with fines and inspections. Businesses that don’t have signage, sorting, or records of staff training could be hit with daily penalties. And with facilities like LA’s composting sites at capacity, delays and missed pickups can lead to even higher costs and compliance headaches.
How Dyrt Makes SB 1383 Compliance Easy
At Dyrt, we specialize in taking the burden of compliance off your plate:
Daily Clean Bin Swaps – No mess, no smell
Automatic Compliance Reports – Training logs, signage documentation, and waste tracking
Food Donation Coordination – Connect with local partners and earn tax credits
Live Dashboard – See your waste, track contamination, and spot cost-saving trends
Local Composting in Vernon – Just miles from Downtown LA, unlike other providers hauling waste 90+ miles away
Get Ahead — Not Fined
If you’re unsure whether your current system meets SB 1383 standards, we offer free 7- to 14-day waste audits. No disruption. Just insight, data, and a compliance plan tailored to your operations.