Edible Food Recovery

This page contains SB 1383 edible food recovery resources.

SB 1383 requires certain food-generating businesses to donate their surplus edible food to people in need. Feeding hungry people through food recovery is the best use for surplus food and a vital way for Solana Beach to conserve resources and reduce waste thrown in landfill. 

If you are a food generating business, we encourage you to view this educational webinar (November 2021) for a general overview.

Per SB 1383, businesses that are required to donate surplus edible food are categorized as Tier 1 and Tier 2 Businesses and meet the following thresholds:

Find more information on the CalRecycle website here:

Food Waste Prevention Resources

Food Waste Prevention - Commercial Kitchens

Food Waste Prevention - Grocery Stores

Edible Food Recovery Program Resources

1. SB 1383 Food Recovery Requirements Overview, en espanol
2. Food Donation Liability Protections and Food Safety en espanol
3. 5 Steps for setting up & maintaining a food donation program, en espanol
4. A Guide to Food Donation Tax Deductions, en espanol
5. Food Recovery Agreement Template, en espanol
6. Customizable Poster, en espanol
7. Food Recovery Organization List