The City of Folsom Waste and Recycling Division will be peeking into people's trash bins next week to make sure people are separating their waste properly.

It is part of the city's annual Route Review program that is mandated by the state in Senate Bill 1383, which, along with the Folsom Municipal Code, requires residents to place recyclables, organics, and garbage in the appropriate collection bins.

"Sometimes we also get stats like you are doing a good job or you can do this," said Roopa Plapetta, who lives in Folsom.

Folsom Mayor Sarah Aquino said this is not about enforcement, but education. No one will be receiving fines during these reviews.

"We don't want to be the garbage police, but this is something that the state of California has required," said Aquino.

The city crews will

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