In effect
Los Angeles SB 1383
Los Angeles applies SB 1383 through its RecycLA franchise. Since 2022, apartment buildings with 5+ units and all commercial properties need an organics subscription and tenant and employee education.
At a glance In effect
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- Ordinance
- SB 1383 via RecycLA franchise
- Who’s covered
- Multifamily 5+ units, all commercial
- Apartment buildings must provide compost
- Yes
- What you have to do
- Organics subscription, tenant/employee education
- Key dates
- Since 2022
✦ The state picture
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Last checked October 14, 2026. Laws change. If something here looks out of date, tell us.
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