Refuse, Recycling & Organics Collection
Collection Services
Bayview Refuse provides residential and commercial customers with blue, green, and gray carts for waste separation. The blue cart is for commingled recycling, including glass, aluminum, paper, and more. The green cart is for household organics, such as yard waste and food scraps. The gray cart is for non-recyclable and non-organic materials. Bayview encourages weekly use of these carts on your collection day.
Mandatory Organic Waste Collection by Bayview Refuse & Recycling Service
Under SB 1383, Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District serves as the designated jurisdiction and Bayview Refuse is responsible for providing organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses in the area. This program is designed to divert organic waste, including food scraps, yard trimmings, paper products, and wood, from landfills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create recyclable products like compost and renewable energy.
Key Requirements for Residents and Businesses, Single-Family Homes and Small Multifamily Units
- All Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District residents and businesses are required to subscribe to Bayview’s weekly organic waste collection services and properly sort waste into designated bins.
Multifamily Complexes (5+ Units)
- Property owners are required to:
- Supply labeled or color-coded bins for tenants and employees.
- Educate tenants annually and provide sorting instructions within 14 days of move-in.
- Tenants must ensure proper sorting of organic materials into the correct containers.
Businesses
- Businesses must either subscribe to Bayview’s collection services or self-haul organic waste to an approved facility. Documentation and certain regulations apply. Please see CalRecycle for more information.
- Adequate, labeled collection containers must be provided in all areas accessible to customers (excluding restrooms).
- Regular education and inspections must be conducted to prevent contamination.
Compliance and Support
Bayview Refuse provides education and outreach materials to help residents and businesses understand sorting requirements and ensure compliance
See Bayview Refuse for guidance on how to separate and sort your items or State Legislation visit Bayview Refuse.
For questions concerning Bayview, please call (510) 237-4614 or contact via email info@bayviewrefuse.com.