California recycling laws
Recycling requirements
A starting point for businesses, property managers and construction teams.
Match the requirement to the work
California’s recycling laws cover different activities. A temporary project dumpster and a property’s regular recycling service serve different needs.
AB 939
Local-government programs to reduce disposal and increase diversion.
AB 341
Recycling arrangements for covered businesses and multifamily properties.
AB 1826
Commercial organic-waste recycling requirements.
SB 1383
Broader organics collection, sorting and edible-food recovery requirements.
Construction projects
CALGreen and local permit conditions may require a waste-management plan and documented diversion. Confirm the standard with the project’s building department, then share required forms with dispatch before the first haul.
Official resources
- CalRecycle: Mandatory Commercial Recycling (opens in a new tab)
- CalRecycle: Organics Collection Requirements (opens in a new tab)
- CalRecycle: Construction & Demolition Diversion (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed October 9, 2026.