Frequently Asked Questions

A pilot study, funded by a Proposition 1 grant, for the physical harvesting of algal biomasses is underway.

The study evaluates four potential creative solutions to improve water quality by minimizing algae growth right here at the shoreline.

As Southern California's largest freshwater lake, Lake Elsinore is a volatile and complex body of water. Located at the end of the watershed, it is plagued by a history of algae blooms and frequent water quality challenges.

Assembly Bill 827 (AB 827) amended existing California statute, namely the Mandatory Commercial Recycling (MCR) and Mandatory Commercial Recycling Organics (MORe) laws. Effective July 1, 2020, MORe-covered businesses must provide organics recycling containers to collect products purchased and consumed by customers on the premises. These containers must be placed adjacent to trash containers and be visible, easily accessible, and clearly marked. This law targets businesses that sell products meant for immediate consumption. If a business does not sell any of the organic materials for immediate consumption on the premises, then the business does not have to provide an organics container in all areas where disposal containers are provided for customers. View more information on Customer Access to Recycling (AB 827) California Legislative Information here.

In September 2016, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) establishing methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce methane emissions. Methane gas is created in landfills when organic waste naturally decomposes. In accordance with this law, all local jurisdictions must provide recycling and organics waste collection services to all residential and commercial generators by January 1, 2022. This will help divert organic materials from landfills. If you have not done so already, please reach out to CR&R, the City's waste hauler, to sign up for collection services.

In addition to organics recycling collection programs, SB 1383 regulations also require businesses to minimize throwing out "edible food" by requiring the implementation of an Edible Food Program.

Starting January 1, 2022: All Tier 1 edible food generators will need to either sign up for organics recycling services or donate their food waste to a food bank or non-profit charitable organization. Tier 1 generators include supermarkets, grocery stores, food service providers, food distributors, and wholesale food vendors.

Starting January 1, 2024: All Tier 2 edible food generators will need to either sign up for organics recycling services or donate their food waste to a food bank or a non-profit charitable organization. Tier 2 generators include restaurants, hotels, health facilities, large venues, large events, state agencies, and local education agencies.

For more information on SB 1383, please visit: CalRecycle