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Senate Bill 1383, which went into effect in January 2022, requires that all California residents and businesses separate organic materials from the garbage so that they can be composted. All homes and businesses should now have a green bin for compostable materials. Additionally, large food producing businesses such as grocery stores must donate excess food to feed people and decrease food insecurity. For…

Provided by Sebastopol Climate Action Committee, City of Sebastopol, Zero Waste Sonoma, and WM Redwood of Novato Upcoming Compost Events Sunday, October 11, 2026 The City of Sebastopol has procured certified organic compost for Sebastopol residents. The compost is available to residents for FREE at 425 Morris St. (behind the Community Center Youth Annex) up…

The Climate Action Framework is a tool to guide Sebastopol in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change, such as increased drought risk and more frequent wildfires. Adopted by the Sebastopol City Council on July 19, 2022, the Framework provides an overview of Sebastopol’s climate progress so far and sets…

The Sebastopol City Council recently updated its existing Polystyrene Foam Ban and Disposable Food Service Ware ordinance. The original ordinance, which went into effect in November of 2019, banned polystyrene foam takeout food ware and retail sales (packing peanuts, coolers, etc.), and required that all takeout food ware be either compostable or recyclable, with the…