Am I required to compost?

Composting is not required but is a helpful tool for reducing the amount of waste generated.  Composting is useful for in-home gardens and personal disposal of food waste and organic materials.   When curbside collection of organic waste is offered, all of your food waste including meat/bones, dairy and soiled paper can be collected and processed.  Home composters will continue to manage appropriate household organic waste through composting.

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1. Why is the City of Arcata talking about organic waste, including food waste collection and composting?
2. What is Senate Bill 1383?
3. When will this law go into place?
4. When will curbside organics recycling collection service be required?
5. Am I required to compost?
6. How will this law help the environment?
7. What are some ways I can reduce my organic garbage?
8. Will my garbage and recycling service fee from Recology increase?
9. How can I learn more about potentially increasing fees?
10. What if my business/residence does not generate organic waste?
11. If I backyard compost or I use a community compost service, can I opt out of curbside organic service when it is available?
12. If a resident currently has a green waste bin, should they place food waste in the bin?
13. Can businesses or residents provide their own curbside containers for organics collection at a discounted cost?
14. What do food-soiled/paper-based items include?
15. Where can I find out what belongs in my current garbage, recycling or green waste bins?
16. I have more questions about Senate Bill 1383 and organics waste collection…