De Minimis Waiver

State Senate Bill 1383 supersedes all other recycling law requirements where conflict exists. This law requires all generators, both residential and non-residential, to subscribe to a 3-container solid waste collection service. Under this law non-residential entities may apply to local jurisdictions for waivers if they meet the following requirements:

Minimum organic waste generation, where organic waste includes, but is not limited to, food, food soiled papers, grass, leaves, branches, cardboard, and paper products:

• Generates 2 cubic yard or more per week total solid waste (trash, recycling, and organics combined) and generates 20 gallons (2 tall kitchen trash bags) or less of organic waste; or
• Generates less than 2 cubic yards per week total solid waste (trash, recycling, and organics combined) and generates 10 gallons (1 tall kitchen trash bags) or less of organic waste.

The County of Kern may waive a Commercial Business’ obligation to comply with some or all of the organic waste requirements of SB 1383 regulations if the Commercial Business provides documentation that the business generates below a certain amount of organic waste material as described above.

Application

The following form must be filled out completely, without any missing data for consideration. Keep in mind that County-granted waivers must meet state criteria. The County’s determination on your waiver is final. If waiver is not approved, your business is required to subscribe to mandated service immediately. The County is obligated to conduct a site visit, which includes taking photographic evidence, to confirm and validate information presented in this form.

Please provide the following information to request a De Minimis Waiver.