05/12/2025 | Press release | Archived content
To support sustainability and comply with California state law (SB 1383), Republic Services will be conducting waste container inspections from May 15 to June 4, 2025.
What's Happening:
Republic Services Sustainability Advisors will briefly inspect garbage, recycling, and organics bins throughout the city. These checks help reduce contamination and ensure waste is properly sorted and processed.
Why It Matters:
Contamination happens when the wrong items go into a bin-for example:
Plastic bags in recycling or organics
Food waste in the garbage
Trash in recycling or organics
If contamination is found, you'll receive an "Oops Tag" on your door with details. Follow-up outreach may occur if needed.
How to Get Ready:
Check Your Inspection Date
Find out when your area will be reviewed:
Route Review Schedule
Or search your address on the map:
Find Your Address on the Map
Sort Your Waste Correctly
Not sure what goes where? Use our sorting guide:
What Goes in Each Bin
Thank you for doing your part to keep our city clean and sustainable.