Requirements for
Edible Food Generators
Identification
Tier 1 Food Generators
- Supermarket
- Grocery Store: Total facility size equal to or greater than 10,000 sq.ft
- Food service provider
- Food distributor
- Wholesale food vendor
Tier 2 Food Generators
- Restaurants 250+ seats, or a total facility size equal to or greater than 5,000 sq. ft
- Hotel with on-site food facility and 200+ rooms
- Health facility with an on-site food facility and 100+ beds
- Lare venue
- Large event
- State agency with cafeteria with 250+ seats or total facility size equal or greater than 5,000 sq. ft
- Local education agency with on-site food facility.
Requirements
Year | Requirements | Required Actions |
|---|---|---|
January 1, 2022 | Regulations take effect and enforcement begins | Comply with recordkeeping and reporting for Tier 1 generators (donors) |
January 1, 2024 | Local governments take over enforcement | Comply with recordkeeping and reporting for Tier 2 generators (donors) |
Steps for Compliance
Step 1:
Secure written agreements or contracts with food recovery organizations to receive your donation.
Step 2:
Begin donating excess edible food.
Step 3:
Maintain donation records at business location to be submitted to your city.
