FROM:
Development Services
SUBJECT:
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Approval of SB 1383 Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement Policy
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-043 approving the City Purchasing Policy to incorporate requirements related to Senate Bill (SB) 1383 regarding the procurement of recovered organic waste products.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Enhance the local environment for future generations and create a healthy economic and environmental future by committing to purchasing specific products and goods that are climate friendly.
• Enhance the local environment for future generations and create a healthy economic and environmental future by promoting programs that encourage reducing Green House Gas emissions.
DISCUSSION:
Senate Bill 1383, established statewide targets to reduce organic waste disposal and increase the recovery of edible food. As part of the regulation, jurisdictions are required to procure a minimum amount of recovered organic waste products, including compost, mulch, renewable energy, and electricity derived from biomass, as calculated by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
To ensure compliance with SB 1383, CalRecycle requires jurisdictions to adopt procurement policies that specify how recovered organic waste products will be purchased or acquired, tracked, and reported annually.
The City of Fontana has reviewed and revised its Purchasing Policy to align with SB 1383 requirements. Key updates to the policy include:
• Recovered Organic Waste Procurement Language: Incorporation of provisions that establish a process for purchasing eligible products such as compost, mulch, and other recycle content, to meet CalRecycle’s annual procurement target.
• Tracking and Reporting: Policy now includes guidance on tracking the type, quantity, and end use of SB 1383-compliant products, as required by CalRecycle’s reporting deadlines.
• Preference for Recycled-Content Products: Reinforcement of environmentally preferable purchasing practices in alignment with state goals and the City’s sustainability objectives.
The procurement policy ensures the City remains compliant with state mandates while promoting the use of environmentally responsible products in municipal operations and projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no immediate fiscal impact with the adoption of the Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement Policy.
MOTION:
Approve of SB 1383 Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement Policy