Alternative service activity authorization.
Sacramento City Code § 13.24.580
in effect13.24.580 Alternative service activity authorization.
A. A business or generator may use an alternative service activity for the collection of recyclables or organic material generated and collected at its premises and delivered to a recycling facility, subject to the requirements of this section.
B. Use of an alternative service activity must be approved by the solid waste manager. A business or generator may request approval of an alternative service activity using a form provided by the solid waste manager, along with records that support the use of an alternative service activity as described in the form.
C. An approved applicant shall keep records of all alternative service activities on-site for verification. Upon request by the solid waste manager or designee, all records shall be made available for inspection.
D. Records include, at a minimum, copies of service agreements; records of the amounts and types of recyclables or organic material collected; identification of the recycling facilities to which recyclables or organic material were delivered; evidence that all parties agree to sharing a container, along with a copy of the recyclables or organics material collection service contract; receipts showing recyclables or organic material are being collected and recycled consistent with this chapter, including rules and regulations set forth in section 13.24.030, and applicable state requirements.
E. The solid waste manager's approval of the use of alternative service activities may be revoked at any time and for any reason, including for failure to comply with subsection C.
F. All properties approved for an alternative service activity are subject to an on-site inspection at least once every five years. (Ord. 2026-0003 § 20; Ord. 2023-0024 § 69; Ord. 2021-0003 § 15)
Source: City of Sacramento, Sacramento City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-27805Fetched: 10/24/2026