FOLSOM—The City of Folsom’s Waste and Recycling Division will conduct its annual waste and recycling route reviews throughout October, as part of a statewide effort to encourage proper sorting of garbage, recyclables, and organics.
The random, periodic visual audits are required by California Senate Bill 1383 and the Folsom Municipal Code. City staff will perform brief curbside inspections by lifting bin lids to check for contamination and may gently move items near the top to ensure they are properly sorted.
Residents whose bins are free of contamination will receive a “Keep up the Good Work” tag on their containers. If more than 10 percent of visible contents are contaminated, an “Oops” tag will be issued with details about what items were misplaced and instructions on how to correct the issue. Officials emphasize that no fines or penalties are issued during these reviews, which are intended to promote education and reinforce good recycling habits.
The inspections will take place only when bins are at the curb for normal collection service. Staff members will work in pairs between 7 and 9 a.m., wearing high-visibility vests and official city ID badges. No materials will be removed from bins during the process.
City officials say proper waste sorting matters because contamination can compromise the entire recycling stream, lowering the quality of recyclable materials and reducing the ability to repurpose valuable natural resources.
To help residents sort their waste correctly, the City of Folsom offers a free Waste Collection app with detailed guidance. More information is also available on the city’s website at www.folsom.ca.us/wastecollection.
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