Malibu Launches Organic Waste Recycling For Businesses And Residents

Press release from the City of Malibu:

August 11, 2021

Organic Waste Recycling is Coming to Malibu

The City of Malibu is launching a new mandatory organic waste recycling program to help Malibu businesses and residents reduce their carbon footprint and the impacts of climate change. The program also meets mandatory requirements established under California Senate Bill 1383.

“Malibu is committed to protecting the environment and doing our part to address climate change. This a global crisis and a threat to coastal communities like Malibu as we face the danger of rising sea levels and wildfires,” said Mayor Paul Grisanti. “I hope that all homeowners and businesses will see the need for this move and join in this effort to protect the environment and our community.”

Organic waste like food scraps make up half of what Californians send to landfills, releasing large amounts of greenhouse gases such as methane that contribute to climate change. Reducing these so-called short-lived climate pollutants by diverting organic waste from landfills will have the fastest impact on the climate crisis. Increasing food waste prevention, encouraging edible food rescue, and expanding the composting and waste-to-energy digestion of organic waste will reduce methane from landfill operations.

California Senate Bill 1383 establishes the following statewide targets to reduce the amount of organic waste disposed of in landfills:

Here is what to expect as a business or resident:

To learn more about organic waste recycling or apply for a waiver, visit the webpage.

This press release was produced by the City of Malibu. The views expressed here are the author’s own.