California Recycling Laws: Assembly Bill 341 requires all businesses in California that generate four cubic yards or more of waste per week or a multifamily residential dwelling with five units or more to recycle. Assembly Bill 1826 requires businesses to separate their organics (food scraps and yard trimmings) for recycling. Businesses generating 4 cubic yards of solid waste per week must recycle their organics.  Organics is defined as wood, green, and food waste. Participating in a CR&R recycling program will assist your business in meeting these recycling requirements. Additional information is available from the  California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery