Compost: What Qualifies in San Francisco
The exact San Francisco/Recology compost rules, including the surprising items that DO and DO NOT qualify.
About this module
San Francisco accepts compostable items the rest of the country rejects, and rejects some that other cities accept. This module covers the current accepted-materials list and how to keep it visible to staff.
What's inside
- 1
Overview & what you will learn
A short orientation to the module and the outcomes you should expect.
5 min · Included with access
- 2
Core material
The substantive lesson covering the topic in depth, with examples drawn from San Francisco commercial properties.
5 min · Included with access
- 3
Apply it: checklist & SOP
A downloadable checklist and SOP you can put to use on-property today.
5 min · Included with access
You'll leave with
- A working understanding of the relevant San Francisco ordinance section
- Decision rules your staff can apply during a shift
- A downloadable checklist or SOP for the property
- A knowledge check + completion certificate per seat
Certificate of completion
To earn this module's certificate, you must complete every lesson and pass each lesson's knowledge check with a score of 80% or higher.
- Complete all lessons in the module
- Pass every knowledge check — score 80% or higher on each one
- Receive a downloadable, shareable certificate verifying your completion
This certificate is issued by Better Waste Streams Academy and documents your completion of this training module. It is not a government-issued credential.