San Francisco requires businesses to sort their waste into recycling, composting, and landfill, and to properly dispose of hazardous items at collection centers or through registered pick-up services. Explore these resources for businesses to help San Francisco achieve its climate goals. 

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Compliance and regulations

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Commercial Zero Waste

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Ordenanza de equipos de jardinería de San Francisco

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State Law SB 1383: Food Recovery Requirements

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Ley de Recuperación de Escombros de Construcción y Demolición

Pier 96 recycling facility

Refuse Separation Law for large refuse generators

How to Comply with Benchmarking in San Francisco

Ordenanza de Beneficios para Viajes de Ida y Vuelta al Trabajo de San Francisco

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Incentives and awards

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Get started with a Reuse Service Provider

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FREE reusable foodware for large institutions

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Incentives for Automatic Dishwashers

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Vajilla reutilizable GRATUITA para restaurantes y cafés de San Francisco

incentives-rebates

¡Reciba hasta $1,000 por compras verdes!

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Bring your own cup, Bay Area

SFBottleBank Mobile CRV Pilot Program

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What we do

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San Francisco releases new Climate Action Plan

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Zero Waste programs: Community impact and success stories

San Francisco Environment Department's Racial Equity Action Plan

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Environmental Justice

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About San Francisco Environment Department

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