Mandatory Commercial Recycling Exemption

What’s required?

Businesses, commercial complexes and multi-family properties must have recycling and organics collection service. These requirements are contained in State Laws AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383, as well as the Glendale Municipal Code (Chapter 8.44.150.D and 160). Exemptions will only be permitted upon verification by staff.

Under what situations are exemptions granted?

1. Lack of sufficient space
2. Current self-haul efforts result in significant reduction in waste
3. Business generates minimal amounts of organic waste per week (de minimis)
4. Extraordinary and unforeseen events (limited term exemption)

How is the application processed?

Complete and submit this form to obtain a waiver from compliance requirements. Staff will review the application to determine if an exemption is applicable. Waivers must be recertified in writing every five (5) years.

The City will not review incomplete applications. To expedite the application review, photographic evidence should be submitted for:

• De Minimis situations: photos should be submitted of all trash contents in the container on site each day over a work week.
• Physical space waivers: photos to include both interior and exterior images of all waste enclosure/areas on the property. Please also submit the documentation done by City staff, your hauler, a licensed architect or engineer.

Waivers are subject to change, inspection, and investigation at random by the City pursuant to 8.44.170 of the Glendale Municipal Code, and must be submitted every five (5) years. Applications must be submitted on-line. Supporting documentation can be submitted to: franchise@glendaleca.gov.