Edible Food Recovery

This page contains SB 1383 edible food recovery resources.

SB 1383 requires certain food-generating businesses to donate their surplus edible food to people in need. Feeding hungry people through food recovery is the best use for surplus food and a vital way for Solana Beach to conserve resources and reduce waste thrown in landfill. 

If you are a food generating business, we encourage you to view this educational webinar (November 2021) for a general overview.

Per SB 1383, businesses that are required to donate surplus edible food are categorized as Tier 1 and Tier 2 Businesses and meet the following thresholds:

Find more information on the CalRecycle website here:

Food Waste Prevention Resources

Food Waste Prevention - Commercial Kitchens

Food Waste Prevention - Grocery Stores

Edible Food Recovery Program Resources

1. SB 1383 Food Recovery Requirements Overview, en espanol
2. Food Donation Liability Protections and Food Safety en espanol
3. 5 Steps for setting up & maintaining a food donation program, en espanol
4. A Guide to Food Donation Tax Deductions, en espanol
5. Food Recovery Agreement Template, en espanol
6. Customizable Poster, en espanol
7. Food Recovery Organization List

 

Food Recovery Compliance Requirements for Businesses

Solana Beach businesses are obligated to comply with the following requirements stated in the City of Solana Beach Municipal Code (6.20.135):

• Recover Surplus Food: Tier 1 or Tier 2 commercial edible food generators must donate the maximum amount of surplus edible food to a food recovery organization or service.
• Partner with Food Recovery Organization: Tier 1 or Tier 2 commercial edible food generators must donate surplus edible food to a food recovery organization or service. They must also have a copy of all contracts or written agreements established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b).
• Keep Records: Tier 1 or Tier 2 commercial edible food generators must maintain records of the following information for each Food Recovery Service or Food Recovery Organization:
  • Name, address, and contact information of the Food Recovery Service or Food Recovery Organization
  • Types of food collected or self-hauled
  • Frequency and quantity of food recovered (in lbs.)
• Annual Reporting Form: Submit donation records for the entire previous calendar year to the City of Solana Beach on July 1st. Submit the form to Nicole Grucky at ngrucky@cosb.org.

Food Recovery Compliance Requirements for Food Recovery Organizations or Services

SB 1383 requires Food Recovery Organizations that receive donations of food or are in an agreement with a regulated Tier 1 or Tier 2 food generator to maintain records of pounds of donations.

Definitions:

• Food Recovery Organization: An entity that collects and transports edible food from food businesses and distributes it directly to the public.
• Food Recovery Service: An entity that collects and transports edible food from food businesses to food recovery organizations or other entities for distribution.

Requirements:

• Keep Records: Maintain records of the following items or have them electronically accessible during annual inspections:
  • Records of donation activities.
  • Records of the edible food collected, received, or transported.
  • Records of edible food in pounds that is collected, received, or transported from each commercial edible food generator/food recovery service per month.
• Annual Reporting Form: Submit donation records for the entire previous calendar year to the City of Solana Beach on July 1st. Submit the form to Nicole Grucky at ngrucky@cosb.org.