This form is for residential property owners located in the City of Galt only. All residents are required by State law (AB1826 & SB1383) to separate organic material from their garbage for recycling. This waiver must be filled out and supporting documentation provided prior to review and approval by the City to receive a waiver. All waiver requests will include a site visit from the City to assess the request.

Approved waivers will receive a follow-up on-site inspection by the City within five years. Inspections are required by state law.  Approved waivers and alternative service verifications may be revoked at any time. Revocation may be due to an inspection that demonstrates the property has space for an organics cart.

Single-family residential customers may submit a physical space waiver if they lack the physical space for a recycling and/or organic waste collection cart. 

Before submitting a physical space waiver, take a look at your waste service and see if your trash cart can be reduced in size to free up space. Trash carts come in three sizes (38-gallon, 64-gallon and 96-gallon). Reducing your trash cart size can save space and money. Please review this option before completing the attached waiver. 

The City cannot approve physical space waivers without evidence demonstrating the lack of space. All physical space wavier requests must provide evidence of the lack of space for recycling and/or organic waste collection carts.

Examples of physical space waivers that are not likely to be approved:
• Single-family residences with a garage, carport or access to a side yard/back yard

Examples of physical space waivers that might be approved:
• Single-family residences without a garage or carport and with “zero lot lines” (no access to side yards, backyard except through the house).