Regulatory Compliance & California Waste Law Analysis

The contract requires a detailed analysis of compliance with California’s waste management regulations, specifically AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383, to evaluate how these mandates affect the city’s solid waste fee structures and service delivery models. The work involves assessing current practices against statutory requirements for commercial recycling, organic waste diversion, and landfill reduction targets, identifying gaps in implementation and recommending adjustments to ensure regulatory alignment. This includes reviewing existing fee schedules to determine if they adequately cover the costs of expanded services, such as organic waste collection, and evaluating operational impacts on waste haulers, residents, and municipal programs. The analysis must also consider the financial and logistical consequences of transitioning service models to meet SB 1383’s aggressive organic waste diversion goals by 2024 and beyond, including potential modifications to collection frequency, infrastructure needs, and public education efforts. The subcontractor is expected to provide actionable recommendations for revising fee structures to reflect true cost recovery, promote equity, and incentivize compliance, while ensuring sustainability and adherence to state law. All findings and proposals must be grounded in data-driven assessments and tailored to the operational context of the City of Newport Beach’s waste management system.