“Multi-Family Residential Dwelling” or “Multi-Family”

is defined in the RWMA Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance refers to residential premises with five (5) or more dwelling units with shared bin service.

Recycling and Organics Separation and Collection

Multi-family residential properties must either subscribe to and participate in the recycling and organics curbside collection service OR self-haul recycling and organic waste to a recycling or composting facility as described in the Self-Haulers section.

One exception to these requirements are those Multi-family residential properties in Low Population Census Tract Areas with Approved Waivers. These areas include the following Census Tracts in the unincorporated areas of Yuba and Sutter Counties:

• Sutter County – Census Tracts 508, 509, 510 and 511 [click link for map]
• Yuba County – Census Tracts 409.01, 409.02, 410.01, 410.02, 411.01 and 411.02 [click link for map]

De minimis and physical space waivers

De minimis and physical space waivers may provide other possible exceptions to these requirements for the following conditions:

• De minimis conditions include having a total solid waste collection service of less than two cubic yards per week and organic waste subject to collection in the recyclable materials collection program container comprises less than ten (10) gallons per week and/or organic waste subject to collection in the organics collection program container comprises less than ten (10) gallons per week.

• For larger generators, de minimis conditions include having a total solid waste collection service of two or more cubic yards per week and organic waste subject to collection in the recyclable materials collection program container comprises less than twenty (20) gallons per week and/or organic waste subject to collection in the organics collection program container comprises less than twenty (20) gallons per week.

• The total weekly solid waste collection service volume for the above conditions is the sum of weekly container capacity measured in cubic yards for the recyclable materials collection program, organics collection program and solid waste collection services.

• Evidence demonstrating that the premises lacks adequate space for the collection containers required for compliance with the organic waste collection requirements.

• Multi-family residential properties desiring de minimis or physical space waivers are required to submit a De Minimus Waiver Application or a Physical Space Waiver Application with the required documentation to the RWMA for review and approval. Multi-family residential properties are welcome to contact the RWMA office for assistance by calling (530) 634-6890 or by emailing info@YubaSutterRecycles.com.

Multi-family residential properties in Low Population Census Tract Areas with Approved Waivers and those granted De Minimis and Physical Space Waivers can still engage in waste reduction activities, grasscycling, home composting, explore recycling centers in Yuba-Sutter Region, or self-haul recyclable materials and organic waste to recycling or composting facility.