Ord 2021-012 adding 3-24 Organics Reduction

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EXHIBIT A Chapter 3-24 Organics Reduction and Recycling 3-24-100 Purposes 3-24-200 Definitions 3-24-300 Requirements for Single -Family Generators 3-24-400 Requirements for Commercial Business Generators and Multi -Family Residential Dwellings 3-24-500 Waivers for Commercial Business Generators 3-24-600 Requirements for Commercial Edible Food Generators 3-24-700 Requirements for Food Recovery Organizations and Services 3-24-800 Requirements for Regulated Haulers and Facility Operators 3-24-900 Requirements for Self -Haulers 3-24-200 Inspections and Investigations 3-24-210 Enforcement 3-24-100 Purposes A. The purpose of this Ordinance is to reduce the amount of organic and recyclable materials deposited in landfills from commercial and residential generators in accordance with applicable law, including, SB 1383 and the regulations adopted to implement such laws. B. This Chapter adopts and incorporates Ordinance No. 2021-001 of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority, titled "Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance", as may be amended, and as set forth in pertinent part in this Chapter. C. The City of San Leandro is a "Member Agency" under the Ordinance. D. The City Council may, by resolution, authorize and designate other entities to carry out responsibilities under this Chapter, to the extent allowed by applicable law and regulation, and no amendment of this Chapter shall be required. 3-24-200 Definitions The following definitions govern the use of terms in this Ordinance: (a) "Alameda County" means all of the geographical areas located within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Alameda County whereas "County of Alameda" or "County" refers to the public entity, a body corporate and politic of the State of California. (b) "Back -Haul" means generating and transporting Organic Waste to a destination owned and operated by a generator using the generator's own employees and equipment, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(66)(A).