In effect
San Diego SB 1383 organics rules
San Diego's SB 1383 organics rules cover apartment buildings and businesses: organics service plus education, since 2022.
At a glance In effect
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- Ordinance
- SB 1383 organics rules (Municipal Code, 2022)
- Who’s covered
- Multifamily + businesses
- Apartment buildings must provide compost
- Yes
- What you have to do
- Organics service + education
- Key dates
- Since 2022
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Last checked October 14, 2026. Laws change. If something here looks out of date, tell us.
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