Businesses that are classified as edible food generators must arrange to recover edible food that would otherwise go to landfills through an agreement with a food recovery organization.
The following "Tier 1" businesses must arrange for edible food recovery starting January 1, 2022:
Supermarkets
Grocery stores of 10,000+ square feet
Food service providers
Food distributors
Wholesale food vendors
The following "Tier 2" businesses must arrange for edible food recovery starting January 1, 2024:
Restaurants of 5,000+ square feet or 250+ seats
Hotels with an on-site food facility and 200+ rooms
Health facilities with an on-site food facility and 100+ beds
Venues and events with 2,000+ people
Schools and colleges with an on-site food facility
State agency cafeterias of 5,000+ square feet or 250+ seats