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    This form can be included as an attachment in the direct service provider agreement. The template captures all information and documentation required by SB 1383 in one place.

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  •   |  06/02/2023

    California Senate Bill 1383 went into effect January 1, 2022 aiming to reduce organic materials going to landfill by 75% by January 1, 2025. The law also set targets to recover edible food that would otherwise be disposed and donate it to feed people. In a recent article, WasteDive covers how local governments are implementing SB 1383 food recovery requirements in Alameda County and beyond.

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    A direct service provider is a person, company, agency, district, or other entity that provides a service or services to a jurisdiction, pursuant to a contract or other written agreement. Examples include waste haulers, landscape contractors, school districts, and anyone with a written agreement to procure compost and/or other products on behalf of an affected jurisdiction.

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    Many common items in our homes such as leftover paint, pesticides, cleaners, batteries and e-waste can be hazardous to humans and pets when handled or disposed of improperly. Because hazardous waste cannot be disposed in landfills, a variety of free, local options are available through the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program and participating drop-off centers.

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    Since January 1, 2022, cities and counties in California have been required by SB 1383 to procure a minimum amount of products made from recycled organic waste each year. Cities and counties can meet the requirement by procuring products for their own use or to give away.

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    Each year in the United States, over 39 million pounds of textiles such as clothing, sheets, and towels are sent to landfills and incinerators. The rate of production is increasing rapidly, partly due to the rise of “fast fashion” – inexpensive clothing produced quickly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends.

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    In this activity, explore how the League of 4Rs Action Heroes takes action to practice the 4Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot. Reflect on what actions you can take to stop waste!

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    The Altamont Education Advisory Board in partnership with KidScoop News and StopWaste, developed the Sorting Saves Activity guide to engage students to sort properly at school and at home. The activity guide can be used as a series of actvities or as standalone activity pages.

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