Inspection and Enforcement

The State regulations require the County to monitor and audit carts, bins and self-haul services. Business and residential organic collection routes are subject to audits and inspections for contamination and proper cart/bin sizing to help ensure the maximum amount of material is being recovered. If found to be non-compliant, State regulations and the County Ordinance Code require enforcement and notice of violations to be issued if an account is not in compliance. This may include a fine.

SB 1383 Violation Complaint Form

Please use this form to submit an alleged violation of the State of California Senate Bill (SB) 1383. Only complete this form if the violation has occurred in the Unincorporated areas of San Mateo County only. See this map for reference.

Once submitted, the Office of Sustainability will review your submission and commence the investigation within 90 days. This form will be submitted anonymously, and you will not be disclosed to the alleged violator.

If you would like the Office of Sustainability to contact you on the status of the investigation, you may include your contact information in the bottom section of the form below. Once you have completed the form, please press the “Submit” button. Thank you.

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Identity of the Alleged Violator

Name of the Business or Multi-family Property*

Address*

Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code

Phone

Alleged Violation Description*

Please describe, in detail, the alleged violation, including the Unincorporated County of San Mateo locations(s) (i.e.: North Fair Oaks, Palomar Park, etc.) and all other relevant facts known to the complainant.

File Upload

Submit all relevant photographic, videos, or documentary files as evidence to support the allegations in the complaint (if available). Please do not submit photos of inside anyone’s cart or private property.

You may submit file types listed below. If you are having issues uploading files, you may email OOS_organicsrecycling@smcgov.org for assistance.

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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, mp3, m4a, wav, mp4, mov, mpg, wmv, avi, Max. file size: 300 MB.

Identity of any witness(es), if known

Your Contact Information (Optional)

If you would like the Office of Sustainability to contact you on the status of the investigation, please enter your information below. Your contact information will remain confidential.

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