Commercial Organics

Commercial Organics

The City of Victorville’s Environmental Programs Division helps businesses comply with state and local organics recycling requirements through education, outreach, and program support. California laws Assembly Bill (AB) 1826 and Senate Bill (SB) 1383 require commercial businesses to divert organic waste from the landfill, and Victorville’s commercial organics programs help businesses meet those requirements. The City addresses these State requirements under Victorville Municipal Code Chapter 6.37.

Food Waste

Food waste containers are for food waste and food-soiled paper only.

Accepted Food Waste Includes:

  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Solid dairy products
  • Eggshells
  • Meat, fish, and bones
  • Pasta, beans, rice, bread, and cereal
  • Coffee grounds
  • Seeds, nuts, and shells
  • Plate scrapings
  • Food-soiled paper, such as dirty napkins
  • Food-soiled cardboard, such as greasy or soiled pizza boxes

What Does Not Go in the Food Waste Container

Do not place the following in food waste containers:

  • Food grease or oil
  • Liquids, such as milk or broth
  • Trash
  • Plastic bags or plastic of any kind
  • Straws
  • Foil
  • Stirrers
  • Condiment packets
  • Compostable bags, utensils, or serving ware

 

Green Waste

Green waste containers are for landscape and plant material only.

Accepted Green Waste Includes:

  • Grass clippings
  • Rose prunings
  • Shrub trimmings
  • Tree branches cut to 4 feet or less
  • Weeds
  • Garden trimmings
  • Leaves
  • Hay or straw
  • Wood chips
  • Flowers
  • Palm fronds

What Does Not Go in the Green Waste Container

Do not place the following in green waste containers:

  • Trash or litter
  • Paper
  • Plastic bags
  • Flower pots
  • Dirt, rocks, or concrete
  • Cactus

 

Surplus Edible Food Donation

Some businesses are required under SB 1383 to arrange for the recovery of surplus edible food that would otherwise be thrown away. Edible food recovery helps reduce waste, support people in need, and keep food out of the landfill.

 

Food Donation and Pickup Assistance

The City of Victorville works with High Desert Second Chance, the lead agency and central food bank for the High Desert Food Collaborative, to help connect businesses with edible food recovery resources.

Businesses can donate surplus edible food by contacting:

High Desert Second Chance
16666 Smoke Tree St., Building B4
Hesperia, CA 92345
Phone: (442) 267-4444

One call to High Desert Second Chance connects businesses to the High Desert Food Collaborative and its network of local nonprofit agencies, churches, shelters, food pantries, and service providers that accept edible food donations and arrange pickup at no charge.

Accepted edible food donations include:

  • fresh produce
  • boxed, canned, and baked goods
  • fresh meat
  • eggs and dairy
  • frozen foods
  • cold prepared foods
  • hot prepared foods

High Desert Second Chance can help arrange pickup, distribution, and donation documentation, including receipts acknowledging tax-deductible donations and records needed for compliance.

No Food Goes to Waste Program

High Desert Second Chance also offers a No Food Goes to Waste program for food that is not edible for human consumption but may still be used as animal feed. This helps keep additional material out of the landfill while supporting local farmers, ranchers, and livestock owners.

Additional Edible Food Recovery Organizations and Services

The following food recovery organizations accept surplus edible food from commercial edible food generators in support of SB 1383 edible food recovery requirements. Generators should contact an organization directly to confirm current capacity, accepted food types, and pickup or drop-off arrangements before donating. For further assistance with establishing food recovery services, you may also contact the City of Victorville Environmental Programs for best-practice recommendations. 

Organization Address Phone Food Types Accepted
Dos Peces Church 15215 7th St, Victorville, CA 92395 (310) 941-2124 All food types
Feed My Sheep – Victorville 15260 Nisqualli Rd, Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 987-9949 Baked goods; Produce; Prepackaged perishable; Prepackaged nonperishable
The Gate Church 11783 Amethyst Rd, Victorville, CA 92392 (760) 221-1469 All food types
God's Hand Extended 17053 D St, Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 261-2234 All food types
High Desert Second Chance 16666 Smoke Tree St, Ste B4, Hesperia, CA 92345 (442) 267-4444 Not specified
His Love Humanitarian 14360 St Andrews Dr, Victorville, CA 92395 (323) 809-8045 All food types
Iglesias Del Camino A La Verdad Y La Vida 14335 Hesperia Rd, Victorville, CA 92395 (951) 533-9568 All food types
Life Church Victorville 12199 Industrial Blvd, Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 792-2031 All food types
Restoration Center SDA 16673 Avalon Ave, Victorville, CA 92395 (909) 262-0432 All food types
Restoring Dreams Charity Ministry 14983 Dos Palmas Rd, Victorville, CA 92392 (626) 523-6816 Not specified
Rock N' Our Disabilities 14631 Equestrian Ct, Victorville, CA 92394 (714) 331-7068 Produce; Prepackaged nonperishable; Cooked/prepared perishable
The Salvation Army 14585 La Paz Dr, Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 920-4501 Produce; Prepackaged perishable; Prepackaged nonperishable; Cooked/prepared perishable
Set Free Church Victorville 16806 B St, Victorville, CA 92395 (323) 338-2643 Not specified
Sunrise Church – Victorville 13495 Arrowhead Dr, Victorville, CA 92395 (909) 875-5566 Baked goods; Produce; Prepackaged perishable; Prepackaged nonperishable
Women of Noble Character 14890 Loves Ln, Victorville, CA 92395 (442) 242-1497; (760) 684-0628 All food types

 

 

 

 

 

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