CalRecycle's Zero Waste Plan Workshop on August 14

CalRecycle is drafting a statewide Zero Waste Plan. On August 14, CalRecycle will hold a public workshop to gather feedback from interested parties on the Zero Waste Plan.

View the agenda HERE and the discussion document HERE, which are also available on the CalRecycle website.

Attend in Person (no registration necessary):

Byron Sher Auditorium

CalEPA Headquarters

1001 I St, 2nd floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Attend via Zoom (public comment enabled):

Registration required; register HERE.

Attend via webcast (live stream only; no comment option):

Access meeting via live stream HERE.

Additionally, CalRecycle is collecting feedback on zero waste, including opportunities and challenges. CalRecycle has developed a short (15-20 min) survey for additional feedback on the Zero Waste Plan, open now until the end of August. Access the survey HERE.

Battery-Embedded Products Informal Rulemaking Workshop

CalRecycle will hold an informal public workshop on August 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PST to consult with the public on select requirements outlined in Senate Bill 1215 (Newman, Chapter 370, Statutes of 2022). The purpose of this workshop is to introduce draft regulatory text and solicit feedback from the public, regulated community and other interested parties as staff begin to draft regulatory language to implement, interpret and make specific certain provisions of SB 1215 (codified in Public Resources Code sections 41516 – 42485). A copy of the draft regulation text has been posted on the public notice. 

Workshop Topics include:

• Emergency Rulemaking Process
• SB 1215 Statutory Overview
• Proposed Regulatory Text
• Public Feedback Regarding Regulatory Text

Please note, in this workshop CalRecycle will not cover battery-embedded product determinations or discuss regulatory concepts regarding “commonly used household tools” or “designed to be easily removed,” which will be discussed at a future workshop.

Public comment is due by September 3, 2024. Comments can be submitted HERE.

Visit the Public Notice to view all the details for this scheduled workshop. Please note that under the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.), your written and oral comments, attachments and associated contact information (e.g., your address, phone, email, etc.) become part of the public record and can be released to the public upon request. 

Attend in Person (no registration necessary):

Byron Sher Auditorium

CalEPA Headquarters

1001 I St, 2nd floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Attend via Zoom (public comment enabled):

Registration required; register HERE.

Attend via webcast (live stream only; no comment option):

Access meeting via live stream HERE.

CalRecycle Request for Feedback: Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program Grant Program Criteria

CalRecycle is seeking stakeholder feedback on the proposed criteria for the Recycled Glass Processing Incentive (RGP) Grant Program. Written comments, suggestions and/or recommendations are due by Friday, August 23. Written comments must be submitted to BevContainerGrants@calrecycle.ca.gov with the subject title, RGP Criteria Feedback.

Public Notice: Eligibility, Scoring Criteria, and Evaluation Process for the Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (California Beverage Container Recycling Fund, Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26)

CalRecycle Request for Feedback: Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program Criteria

CalRecycle is seeking stakeholder feedback on the proposed criteria for the Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers (EGR) Grant Program. Written comments, suggestions and/or recommendations are due by Friday, August 23. Written comments must be submitted to BevContainerGrants@calrecycle.ca.gov with the subject title, EGR Criteria Feedback.

Public Notice: Eligibility, Scoring Criteria, and Evaluation Process for the Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program (California Beverage Container Recycling Fund, Fiscal Year 2024-25)

SB54 CEQA Public Scoping Meeting Recap

CalRecycle, as the Lead Agency, is preparing a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for SB 54 (Allen, Chapter 75, Statutes of 2022) Proposed Regulations. CalRecycle held a public scoping meeting in July for the purposes of soliciting written comments from interested parties, responsible agencies, agencies with jurisdiction by law, trustee agencies and involved federal agencies, as to the appropriate scope and content of the PEIR.The CRA team was in attendance and prepared a recap for our members, available HERE. Get more information on the SB 54 webpage .