Brickbat: We Can Sort It Out
1383, a state law aimed at reducing methane emissions from landfills. Through September, city workers will go through nearly 5,000 curbside bins, and residents "will either get a 'great job' tag or a 'let's sort this out' tag" to educate them about proper waste disposal, said city spokesperson Jesa David. City officials say the inspections are meant to help residents comply with the law and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- ▪1383, a state law aimed at reducing methane emissions from landfills.
- ▪Through September, city workers will go through nearly 5,000 curbside bins, and residents "will either get a 'great job' tag or a 'let's sort this out' tag" to educate them about proper waste disposal, said city spokesperson Jesa David.
- ▪City officials say the inspections are meant to help residents comply with the law and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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California Brickbat: We Can Sort It Out Charles Oliver | 7.27.2026 4:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/07/trash-spies-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="A government employee in an orange vest and work helmet peers into a trash can." alt="A government employee in an orange vest and work helmet peers into a trash can.
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