Public Resources Code section 42649.84

(a)

This chapter does not limit the authority of a local governmental agency to adopt, implement, or enforce a local organic waste recycling requirement, or a condition imposed upon a self-hauler, that is more stringent or comprehensive than the requirements of this chapter.

(b)

This chapter does not modify, limit, or abrogate in any manner any of the following:

(1)

A franchise granted or extended by a city, county, city and county, or other local governmental agency.

(2)

A contract, license, or permit to collect solid waste previously granted or extended by a city, county, city or county, or other local governmental agency.

(3)

The existing right of a business to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials.

(c)

Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, nothing in this chapter modifies, limits, or abrogates the authority of a local jurisdiction with respect to land use, zoning, or facility siting decisions by or within that local jurisdiction.

Source: Section 42649.84, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=42649.­84.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2015; accessed Jul. 7, 2025).

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