Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance

SB1383 Food Recovery Organization Reporting Portal

2024 Report

State law, SB 1383, and the Alameda County Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance went into effect January 1, 2022, including requirements for certain food generating businesses to donate edible food to a local food recovery organization or service and establish contracts or written agreements with them.

Organizations receiving surplus edible food from donors must maintain documentation of the types and quantity of food (measured in pounds) recovered per month and the frequency of collections/deliveries from donors. 

This 2024 report is due March 28th, 2025, by 6:00 pm, for donations received January 1st, 2024 – December 31st, 2024.

• Consider providing records to donors to help them comply with reporting requirements