Avoid $7,500–$10,000/day penalties. ORCA handles your organic waste compliance — audits, hauler coordination, documentation, and quarterly reporting.
CalRecycle enforcement escalated in early 2026. Pomona businesses are in the inspection zone now.
CalRecycle issues fines per violation, per day. Most non-compliant businesses have 2+ violations.
| Violation | First Offense | Repeat |
|---|---|---|
| No organics collection | $7,500/day | $10,000/day |
| No food recovery agreement | $7,500/day | $10,000/day |
| Missing documentation | $7,500/day | $10,000/day |
| Combined exposure (30 days) | $240K–$960K | |
The enforcement ramp has been steady. 2026 is full inspection mode across the IE.
Full SB 1383 compliance management. You focus on your business — ORCA handles the waste documentation.
ORCA is different from the waste management companies calling you. Here's why that matters for your compliance.
ORCA was built in the Inland Empire, for IE businesses. We know which haulers operate in Pomona, which food banks accept donations, and which inspectors are active in which zones. That local knowledge is not something a national hauler can replicate.
Corporate haulers charge whatever the market will bear. As an ORCA member, you co-own the cooperative. Surplus revenue returns to members. Your rates are governed by the cooperative, not a shareholder meeting in another state.
Generic waste companies offer organic bins. ORCA offers compliance management — audits, documentation systems, inspector-ready records, and the food recovery agreements that most businesses are missing. The difference between an ORCA member and a non-member shows up on the next inspection.
CalRecycle compliance involves your hauler, a food recovery organization, documentation systems, and now inspectors. Most businesses are coordinating four separate relationships. ORCA manages them all under one membership — one number to call when a notice arrives.
Tell us about your business. We'll review your situation and reach out within 24 hours with a tailored compliance plan — at no cost.
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