In 2011, the California Legislature adopted AB 341 requiring California cities to implement a commercial solid waste recycling program that consists of education, outreach and monitoring of businesses.

The law requires multi-family residences with four or more units to provide recycling for their residents.  Those complexes that don’t currently have recycling services must comply with State law by December 31, 2020. 

EDCO staff and City staff will be contacting all multi-family residences to establish recycling in compliance with State law.  If you would like to initiate recycling services at your complex, please contact EDCO directly.

Multi-family complexes are not required to have a food waste diversion program; however, those with 5 or more units generating enough landscape related organics will be required to recycle their green waste.  Multi-family complexes should contact EDCO to initiate organics recycling or, if they have a landscaper, ensure the landscaper is properly recycling the green waste.

The New Tenant Move-In Kit can help tenants take advantage of all the services EDCO has to offer multi-family residences.

The City of El Cajon currently has an exclusive franchise agreement with EDCO for solid waste disposal and recycling services.  After issuing a Request for Proposals for waste and recycling services, the City transitioned services to EDCO, beginning January 1, 2021. Learn more by viewing the transition information sent to residents:

EDCO Mailers (Multi-Family)

09/21/20              Coming Soon Flyer

10/26/20              Coming Soon Mailer

11/23/20              Roll-Out Mailer

12/11/20              Pre-Conversion Mailer

01/19/21              Follow-up Postcard