Starting Jan. 1, instead of throwing that container of fuzzy strawberries into the trash, a new law will require Californians to recycle their food scraps and other leftovers.

Senate Bill 1383 mandates that you toss organic material into bins you use for other “green” waste, such as garden trimmings, lawn clippings and leaves. This is part of a larger effort to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (including methane) and redirect organic waste from landfills back to the soil as compost or mulch.