Starting January 1, 2022, all businesses and multi-family dwellings (apartments/condominiums) are required to subscribe to compost services, unless they have an approved waiver.
There are two types of waivers offered:
1. Minimal Generation Waivers (De Minimis)
Total solid waste collection is more than 2 cubic yards per week, and the amount of organics generated is less than 20 gallons per week.
Total solid waste collection is less than 2 cubic yards per week, and the amount of organics generated is less than 10 gallons per week.
2. Physical Space Constraints Waivers
Physical space constraints prohibit the addition of compost containers.
Customers with an approved waiver will not be required to subscribe to compost and recycling service for a 5-year period.
Click here to apply for a waiver.
Enforcement
Businesses and multi-family dwellings that do not have compost collection service through Republic Services and do not have an approved waiver are subject to enforcement actions and fines beginning January 1, 2024.