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Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY

Chapter 8.21 — MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS

El Monte Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · El Monte

8.21.010 - Findings and intent.

8.21.015 - Effective date and preemption.

8.21.020 - Definitions.

8.21.025 - Residential collection and recycling—Mandatory organic waste disposal…

8.21.030 - Commercial/industrial collections—Mandatory organic waste disposal…

8.21.035 - Waivers for generators.

8.21.040 - Requirements for commercial edible food generators.

8.21.045 - Requirements for food recovery organizations and services.

8.21.050 - General requirements for haulers and facility operators.

8.21.055 - Requirements for facility operators and community composting operations.

8.21.060 - General self-hauler requirements.

8.21.065 - Construction and demolition waste recycling program effective threshold for covered projects.

8.21.070 - Compliance with CalGreen recycling requirements.

8.21.075 - Inspections and investigations by the city.

8.21.080 - Enforcement.

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