Zero Waste policies in San Francisco

San Francisco City Hall

Policies related to Zero Waste

A person wearing glasses and a blue vest extends a packaged tray of donated food onto a serving cart

State Law SB 1383: Food Recovery Requirements

San Francisco's blue bin filled with recyclable products like milk cartons and glass jars

Recycling and composting requirements for residents

mixed pile of construction debris

Ley de Recuperación de Escombros de Construcción y Demolición

Pier 96 recycling facility

Refuse Separation Law for large refuse generators

Sustainable green, cotton mesh bag with leeks, and other vegetables inside

Checkout Bag Charge Ordinance

An assortment of plastic bottle litter

Plastic, litter, and toxics reduction law

Two members of SFE staff, each holding paper grocery bags for donation

Mandatory Zero Waste Event Training

A person throwing away a styrofoam cup

Food Service and Packaging Waste Reduction Ordinance