Know which California sustainability rules apply to your restaurant, and what to do about them.
California’s rules on organics, food donation, foodware, packaging and bags can be complex, and requirements may differ depending on your location, size and service model. Tinġo’s Compliance Readiness Review helps you understand which requirements apply to your restaurant, what actions to take, and what records to keep, with links to official sources.
What we review
- Organics and recycling collection, customer and staff bins (SB 1383, AB 341, AB 827)
- Edible food recovery for larger restaurants (SB 1383)
- Single-use utensils, straws and condiments on request (AB 1276)
- Foodware materials: PFAS in plant-fiber packaging, compostable labeling, foam (AB 1200, PRC §42357, SB 54)
- Packaging rules for restaurants with their own branded or imported packaging (SB 54)
- Carryout bags and environmental claims
- Local rules, starting with San Francisco’s foodware, bag and recycling ordinances
How Tinġo works with restaurants:
- Free: Tinġo Recognition. Platinum, Gold, Green or Tinġo Pathway, based on our review of your practices. Get Recognized
- Paid services: Compliance Readiness Review, then Implementation Support. Personalized guidance on California and local rules, and help putting it in place.
- Coming as a subscription: Tinġo AI Compliance Assistant. Now in beta with pilot clients.
Services
| Service | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Readiness Review | A personalized checklist: what applies, why, actions, records to keep, official sources | $750 for Tinġo Founding Restaurants. Standard pricing starts at $1,250. |
| Implementation Consulting | Hands-on help putting the actions in place: suppliers, bins, staff training, records | Request a quote |
| Tinġo AI Compliance Assistant (Beta) | Ask California restaurant compliance questions using Tinġo’s verified compliance knowledge base, built from authoritative government sources | Included during beta for participating pilot clients. |
Founding Restaurant Rate: Available to Tinġo’s 30 founding restaurants. Standard pricing starts at $1,250.
Who it’s for: independent restaurants, and larger restaurants and groups where size-based rules apply.
How it works: 1) Tell us about your restaurant in a short form. 2) We confirm the review and send a detailed intake questionnaire. 3) You receive your personalized readiness report. 4) Optional: implementation support.
Tinġo provides compliance guidance and readiness support, not legal advice. Your restaurant remains responsible for its own compliance. Tinġo recognition is separate and free; buying a review does not affect recognition.