Athens Services told the Glendora City Council on Nov. 12 that state law and CalRecycle rules require municipalities to expand organic recovery and that the most practical way for Glendora to comply is to move commercial and multifamily service to a three‑stream model.

"In January CalRecycle implemented their SB 1383 regulation that mandates municipalities and haulers recover 75% of organic waste from trash," Jonathan Hughes, vice president of government affairs for Athens Services, told the council. He said the change will reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions and that the company and city staff are preparing a contract amendment and updated ordinance to implement a bundled service offering for commercial subscribers.

Athens described a bundled approach that would provide commercial customers a 96‑gallon recycling cart and a 64‑gallon organics cart as part of their service, with an organics charge phased in over five years (80% discount first year, 60% second year, moving to full cost over the period). Athens also proposed expanded porter service in the downtown area, adjusted contamination fees (current range cited at roughly $44–$530 per occurrence, proposed $50–$60), and individualized outreach and audits for businesses. Athens said organics waivers will remain available for businesses that demonstrate low organic generation or bona fide space constraints, to be verified by city staff and Athens.

Councilmembers asked about container footprints, compliance monitoring and waiver criteria; Athens and staff said they will visit every commercial and multifamily account and work with customers to "right‑size" service and mitigate rate impacts. No council action was taken; any contract amendment and ordinance will return for council approval at a future meeting.