The City assists community members on reliable and cost-effective collection of solid waste, recycling and organics (green waste & food waste) through the City’s franchised waste hauler, Atascadero Waste Management. The City’s primary focus is on maximizing diversion of solid waste from landfill disposal.
To Start, Stop, or Change Curbside Collection Services, please contact Atascadero Waste Management at (805) 466-3636.
Report Atascadero Spills/Dumping: Call (805) 538-9166. Please state the location of the spill/dumping (street intersection/street address), the time, any information that can help the City find the source and alert the offender of the violation.
Integrated Waste Management Authority
The City is part of the regional Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) of San Luis Obispo County. The IWMA provides City residents with many solid waste benefits, including community outreach.
Senate Bill 1383
In September 2016, Governor Brown signed into law SB 1383, establishing methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP) in various sectors of California's economy. The targets must:
Effective January 1, 2022, all California residences and businesses will be required to separate organic waste from other trash and non-organic recyclables and participate in an organics collection program. The City of Atascadero, in partnership with IWMA, is working with its waste hauler to provide programs for residents and businesses to comply with the requirements of this legislation.
Guia De La Ley SB 1383 De California
Address: 6500 Palma Ave
Phone: (805) 461-5000
Fax: (805) 461-7612
Contact Page: www.atascadero.org/contactus
Address: 5505 El Camino Real
Phone: (805) 461-5051
Fax: (805) 461-3702
Website: www.atascadero.org/Police
Address: 6005 Lewis Ave
Phone: (805) 461-5070
Fax: (805) 466-2907
Website: www.atascadero.org/Fire
Address: 5599 Traffic Way
Phone: (805) 470-3360
Fax: (805) 461-7612
Website: www.atascadero.org/communitycenter
Address: 9315 Pismo Ave
Phone: (805) 461-5005
Fax: (805) 461-5026
Website: www.paviliononthelake.com
Address: 9305 Pismo Ave
Phone: (805) 461-5080
Fax: (805) 461-7625
Website: www.charlespaddockzoo.org
Address: 8005 Gabarda Rd
Phone: (805) 461-5000
Fax: (805) 461-5022
Website: www.atascadero.org/wwtp
February 1, 2023 Special Meeting
January 26, 2023 Special Meeting
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