Edible Food Recovery

Commercial Edible Food Recovery Program

SB 1383 requires Commercial Edible Food Generators (CEFGs) to donate the maximum amount of surplus food to a Food Recovery Organization. Commercial Edible Food Generators are classified into two groups: Tier 1 Generators and Tier 2 Generators.

Examples of Tier 1 Generators:

  • Supermarkets with revenue ≥ $2 million.
  • Grocery Stores with Facilities ≥ 10,000 sq. ft.
  • Food Service Providers
  • Food Distributors
  • Wholesale Food Vendors

Examples of Tier 2 Generators:

  • Restaurants with Facilities ≥ 5,000 sq. ft. or 250+ seats
  • Hotels with an On-Site Food Facility and 200+ Rooms
  • Health Facilities with an On-Site Food Facility and 100+ Beds
  • Large Venues and Events
  • State Agency Cafeterias with Facilities ≥ 5,000 sq. ft. or 250+ seats
  • Local Education Agency with an on-site Food Facility
  • Non-Local Entities

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Have you seen a Tier 1 or 2 food generator throwing edible food i the trash? Please fil out a Code Enforcement Service Request Form.