What is Organic Recycling?
Organic waste consists of Yard Waste (like plants, trimmings and grass clippings) and Food Scraps (such as cooked meat, produce, and dairy, as well as food-soiled paper plates and paper products, coffee grounds, tea bags and the like). Review list of acceptable items.
Do I Have to Participate?
Yes. Residents are required by the State of California and City of Palm Springs to recycle all organic waste. The State of California passed Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change. SB 1383 requires every city in California to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses. This mandate is intended to reduce the amount of organic waste going to landfills by 75% by 2025. Read more at CalRecycle.com
Which Cart Do I Use for Organics Recycling?
Use your GREEN cart for Organics Recycling. Carts are available in three sizes; 35-gallon, 65-gallon and 95-gallon.
If you did not pre-select a specific size, you will receive a 65-gallon cart. However, cart size does NOT affect the price of your service so make sure you have a large enough cart for your household needs.
PSDS will collect the contents of GREEN organic waste carts on your regular collection day. You may place food scraps and yard waste in the GREEN cart.
Use the GREEN cart to recycle Yard Waste AND Kitchen Scraps.
Place your FOOD WASTE in a clear plastic or white bag. Place the bag in your green cart along with the loose yard waste. Bagging your food will help with odor as well as with the sorting process at the processing facility.
Download Organics Brochure (English + Spanish) Organics Recycling Tips (English)