Oct. 19

Residents of San Francisco must start separating compostable materials from their trash, thanks to a new law that takes effect this week.

The Board of Supervisors of the county and city passed the law this summer in an effort to help meet its goal of diverting 75% of its waste from landfills or incineration by 2010.

Residents must place compostable materials, such as food waste, yard trimmings and soiled paper, in green carts which are then collected. Separate carts for recyclable and non-recyclable waste are also provided. Failure to use or provide the carts could result in fines, the law states.

Contact Waste & Recycling News reporter Amanda Smith-Teutsch at 330-865-6166 or asmith-teutsch@crain.com

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