Amend city law to comply with state requirements for reducing food waste
In Plain English
California requires cities to reduce organic waste like food scraps by 75% by 2025. The city must update its local laws to match new state rules about separating food waste from regular trash. If approved, residents and businesses face new requirements for composting and food waste disposal.
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