The 3 Streams: Landfill, Recycling, Compost
A working mental model of the three Recology-serviced waste streams and what belongs in each.
About this module
Most contamination comes from staff and tenants applying intuition rather than the actual San Francisco/Recology rules. This module gives a clear, decision-tree-based mental model for the three streams.
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.