THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES, RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) RESPONSIBILITIES - 1940

For new agencies/departments, CalRecycle approves the integrated waste management plan and creates the electronic annual reporting system. For existing agencies/departments, CalRecycle does the following:

1. Assist agencies to implement programs to source reduce, separate and collect recyclable materials and compost, as applicable, purchase recycled-content products.  CalRecycle can provide the following:
   1. Promotional and educational materials.
   2. Information on entities that collect recyclables.
   3. Recycling coordinator and general staff training.
2. Consider requests to implement recycling programs at state facilities when those facilities are located in an area already served by an existing CalRecycle contract (see “Recycling Contract Approval” above). For a list of these contracts view this link: Contracts
3. Conduct site assessments to determine:
   1. Equipment needs,
   2. Training needs,
   3. The appropriate recyclable material collector,
   4. Annual reporting requirements,
   5. Promotional material needs,
   6. Purchasing recycled-content products, and
   7. Potential materials to be collected.
4. Conduct compliance reviews