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Mandatory Edible Food Recovery Ordinance
This ordinance requires certain food generators to prevent food from being landfilled or composted by increasing donations to food programs.
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| Mandatory Edible Food Recovery.pdf | 46.9 KB |
Single-Use Food Ware Plastics, Toxics, and Litter Reduction
The law restricts the distribution of plastic straws, among other foodware accessories, including compostable plastic straws. Acceptable single-use straws (such as paper straws) can only be made available upon request.
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| Single-Use Food Ware Plastics, Toxics, and Litter Reduction.pdf | 526 KB |
Refuse Separation Compliance Ordinance
This law increases compliance with San Francisco’s mandatory recycling and composting requirements by auditing the refuse (compostables, recyclables, and trash) of large producers, and requiring them to engage staff to ensure adequate material separation, when necessary.
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| Refuse Separation Compliance Ordinance.pdf | 817.34 KB |
Food Service and Packaging Waste Reduction
The sale of food service ware and packing materials made from polystyrene foam (commonly referred to as "Styrofoam") is prohibited in San Francisco.
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| Food Service and Packaging Waste Reduction.pdf | 876.85 KB |
Chapter 25 Clean Construction Requirements for Public Works
Chapter 24: Bottled Drinking Water
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| sfe_zw_bottled_water_ordinance.pdf | 464.99 KB |
Bottle Filling Stations
Chapter 9 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS TARGETS AND DEPARTMENTAL ACTION PLANS
Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance
Restaurants, delis, fast food establishments, vendors at fairs, food trucks, and all City facilities and contractors are required by law to use compostable or recyclable to-go containers. No Styrofoam™.
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| Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance.pdf | 925.89 KB |