CalRecycle email lists provide the latest information about:
- Policy changes
- Upcoming events
- Public meetings
- Engagement opportunities
Our aim is to inform and engage you with the work we do to serve California.
To sign up for individual email lists or view previous messages, see the list below. You can also browse and sign up for multiple lists at the same time.
Currently Available E-Mail Lists
Email List | Description | Subscribe | Previous Messages |
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Battery Stewardship | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with periodic updates on CalRecycle's activities related to the Responsible Battery Recycling Act. Visit CalRecycle's Battery Stewardship Home Page for more information. | Subscribe | View |
Beverage Container City & County Payment Program | Subscribe | View | |
Beverage Container Recycling Notices: Certified Recyclers/Processors | The intent of this list is to provide certified recyclers and processors, and interested parties, with periodic updates, including new rates and payment information, changes to regulations and statutes, and information related to the Beverage Container Recycling Program. | Subscribe | View |
Beverage Container Recycling Notices: Manufacturers/Distributors | The intent of this listserv is to provide beverage manufacturers and distributors, and interested parties with periodic updates, including new rates and payment information, and information related to the Beverage Container Recycling Program. | Subscribe | View |
Beverage Container Recycling Program: General Information | The intent of this listserv is to provide all interested parties with general information related to the Beverage Container Recycling Program, such as rulemaking notifications, updates on new rates and payment information, and changes to regulations and statutes. Beverage Container Recycling Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Beverage Container Recycling Workforce Development Grant Program: General Information | The intent of this listserv is to inform interested parties in changes or updates to Workforce Development Grant Program. The Workforce Development Grant Program provides employment and training opportunities for a new workforce to provide California Consumers with convenient opportunities to redeem California Redemption Value (CRV), using innovative technologies such as Reverse Vending Machines and Bag Drop projects. This list will be used to keep interested parties informed of program developments and requirements for participation. | Subscribe | View |
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program | The intent of this listserv is to inform interested parties in changes or updates to Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program. The Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program helps pay start-up costs for recycling programs. This list will be used to keep interested parties informed of program developments and requirements for participation. | Subscribe | View |
Beverage Container Recycling Quality Infrastructure Grant Program | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with updates or changes to Beverage Containers Quality Infrastructure Grant Program. This program is in the development phase. This list will be used to keep interested parties informed of program developments and requirements for participation. | Subscribe | View |
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with updates or changes to Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program. This program is in the development phase. This list will be used to keep interested parties informed of program developments and requirements for participation. | Subscribe | View |
CalRecycle General Info | Subscribe | ||
CalRecycle Proposed Regulations | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with notices about all rulemaking activities relating to CalRecycle's proposed regulations and information on how to participate in public workshops and hearings on those proposed regulations. | Subscribe | View |
Carpet Stewardship | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with periodic updates on CalRecycle activities related to the California carpet stewardship program. Visit the Carpet Materials Management Home Page for more information. | Subscribe | View |
Community Composting Grant | The list’s purpose is to inform interested parties in changes or updates to the Community Composting Grant Program. This program is in the development phase. This list is intended to be a consistent platform with which to keep interested parties apprised of program developments and requirements for participation. | Subscribe | View |
Emergency Debris Recovery Contracts | The intent of this list is to provide interested parties with updates when emergencies require post-incident contractor assistance for debris removal and disposal services and/or debris assessments, monitoring, and environmental consulting services. Disaster Recovery Home Page. | Subscribe | |
Empty Glass Beverage Container Transportation Grant Program | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with updates or changes to Empty Glass Beverage Container Transportation Grant Program. This program is in the development phase. This list will be used to keep interested parties informed of program developments and requirements for participation. | Subscribe | View |
Environmental Justice Program | Environmental justice means the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes regarding the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. CalRecycle’s Environmental Justice Program’s mission is to ensure environmental justice concepts, values, and objectives are thoroughly implemented within CalRecycle programmatic activities. The intent of this listserv is to provide interested members of the public, stakeholders, and organizations with information regarding the activities and events of the Environmental Justice Program. | Subscribe | View |
E-Waste | Subscribers receive periodic e-mail notifications about California`s Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (SB 20) implementation efforts, as well as other relevant developments. Electronic Waste Management Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Farm and Ranch Cleanup Grant | This grant program provides opportunities for the cleanup of illegal disposal sites on farm and ranch property. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, resource conservation districts and federally recognized Native American Tribes. Subscribers will receive periodic e-mail notification about funding availability, applicant & project eligibility, and due dates to apply for this grant program.Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program - CalRecycle Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program | This grant program provides opportunities to local governments in implementing safe Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) programs for collection, public education, source reduction, reuse, and/or recycling of HHW. Subscribers will receive periodic email notification about funding availability, applicant & project eligibility, and due dates to apply for this grant program Household Hazardous Waste Grants - CalRecycle Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Household Hazardous Waste Reporting (Form 303) | To keep stakeholders informed about Household Hazardous Waste Reporting (Form 303) updates, new releases, and data postings. This will also be used to facilitate communication for an upcoming rulemaking process. | Subscribe | View |
Illegal Dumping | The Illegal Dumping listserv will be used to share information about the CalRecycle-convened Illegal Dumping Technical Advisory Committee (IDTAC). It will also be used to share illegal dumping news and resources that may be useful to local governments. For more information, visit Illegal Dumping Resources. | Subscribe | View |
Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant Program | CalRecycle oversees a competitive grant program to provide funding for tire collection events for the public. These grants are not intended for the disposal of waste tires from waste tire generating businesses. Amnesty events allow citizens to bring waste tires to convenient locations for proper management. Events could also consist of a coupon program that allows citizens to bring in waste tires on specified days. This grant has a 2-year grant term and is offered in odd years. Visit Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant Program. | Subscribe | View |
Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program | CalRecycle oversees a competitive grant program to provide funding for tire collection, removal, transportation, recycling, and disposal of California waste tires from tire piles and areas where illegal dumping has occurred. Funds are limited to the removal of waste tires along public rights-of-way and on private property. This grant has a 2-year grant term and is offered in even years. Visit Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program. | Subscribe | View |
Local Jurisdiction Interested Parties | A list of consultants, local government workers, jurisdictional workers and others who are interested in receiving information about board topics and activity. Visit Local Government Central Home Page. | Subscribe | View |
Material Characterization Study | This list provides interested parties with periodic updates on material characterization studies conducted by CalRecycle, including publishing of findings, public comment periods, upcoming studies, and other material and waste characterization related activities. If you have questions regarding material characterization studies or waste characterization studies, please send your questions to wastechar@calrecycle.ca.gov. | Subscribe | View |
Materials Management and Local Assistance Division Job Opportunities | CalRecycle has environmental job opportunities in the Materials Management and Local Assistance (MMLA) Division to post with your organization. As a state department, CalRecycle accepts applications through a civil service, merit-based process designed to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all applicants. Subscribers will receive job announcements from the MMLA Division. CalRecycle Jobs Webpage. | Subscribe | View |
Mattress Product Stewardship | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with periodic updates on CalRecycle activities related to the California Product Stewardship for Mattresses Program established by the Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act. | Subscribe | View |
Monthly Meetings and Workshops | Receive e-mail notifications about upcoming CalRecycle monthly meetings and workshops regarding ongoing activities, upcoming decisions, and opportunities to provide input for permit, grant, and other decisions. Updates include planned agendas and other meeting-related information. Links: CalRecycle Events Calendar | Meetings and Workshop Notices. | Subscribe | View |
News Releases | Receive email notifications about CalRecycle news releases, reports, accomplishments, and special activities. CalRecycle Press Releases | Subscribe | View |
Organic Materials Management | This listserv provides updates on topics and activities related to Organic Materials Management, including organics facility development incentives, food waste reduction and food rescue, organics-related air and water quality issues, and efforts concerning healthy soils and climate change. We send out advance notices on upcoming conferences and workshops, not only for CalRecycle but for other state, federal, and local agencies and private entities who promote organics recycling. | Subscribe | View |
Organics Grant Program: Anaerobic Digestion, CoDigestion, and Composting | Subscribe | View | |
Paint Stewardship | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with periodic updates on CalRecycle activities related to the California Architectural Paint Recovery Program established by AB 1343. | Subscribe | View |
Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship | This listserv provides interested parties with updates on CalRecycle’s activities related to the Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship Act which requires industry-run statewide program(s) for the safe and convenient collection and disposal of pharmaceuticals and home-generated sharps waste. Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Plastic Collection and Recycling | For parties interested in participating in CalRecycle`s collaborative process to increase the collection and recycling (in order to divert these materials from disposal in California landfills) of plastic containers, plastic film, and other plastic products in California. The listserv would also be used by the community regulated under California`s Rigid Plastic Packaging Container and Plastic Trash Bag Laws. Subscribers will receive meeting announcements, rulemaking notices, program updates, etc. from CalRecycle staff. Plastics Information and Resources Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program | Subscribe | View | |
Recycling and Disposal Reporting System (RDRS) Listserv | Sign up for the Recycling and Disposal Reporting System (RDRS) listserv to receive updates about any changes or enhancements to the reporting system. The listserv will be used to send out e-mail reminders and inform subscribers of upcoming training and outreach activities undertaken by the Department. | Subscribe | View |
Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with updates or changes to Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program. This program is in the development phase. This list will be used to keep interested parties informed of program developments and requirements for participation. | Subscribe | View |
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with updates or changes to Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program. This program is in the development phase. This list will be used to keep interested parties informed of program developments and requirements for participation. | Subscribe | View |
Reusable Grocery Bag Certification (SB 270) | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with periodic updates on CalRecycle activities related to the Single-Use Carryout Bag Ban established by SB 270 and upheld by voters in Proposition 67 during the November 2016 General Election. | Subscribe | View |
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program | This grant program (formerly known as the Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) Grant Program) provides assistance to local governments to fund RAC projects including hot mix and chip seal. Subscribers will receive periodic email notification about funding availability, applicant & project eligibility, and due dates to apply for this grant program. Typically, grants are offered for this program once or twice a year. Rubberized Pavement Grant Program Home Page | Subscribe | View |
SB 54 Environmental Justice Communities | This list provides environmental justice communities with periodic updates and engagement opportunities related to CalRecycle’s implementation of the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54 Allen, Chapter 75, Statutes of 2022). | View | |
SB 54: Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (Packaging EPR) | This list provides interested parties with periodic updates on CalRecycle’s implementation of the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54 Allen, Chapter 75, Statutes of 2022). | Subscribe | View |
Schools and Local Education Agencies | The intent of this listserv is to provide updates on solid waste management, recycling laws and pertinent information affecting schools and local education agencies. CalRecycle's Schools Website. | Subscribe | View |
Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP) | This list gives updates about CalRecycle efforts related to California's requirements for statewide food and yard waste recycling and unsold food recovery to reduce short-lived climate pollutant methane. Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP): Organic Waste Methane Emissions Reductions | Subscribe | View |
Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup Program | The purpose of the listserv is to provide information and/or notifications to interested parties regarding the availability of the Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program, Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program, and release of new contract solicitations for construction and engineering. Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup Program | Subscribe | View |
Solid Waste Facility Operator Announcements | Receive notifications about upcoming CalRecycle trainings with open enrollment and announcements affecting solid waste facility operators. | Subscribe | View |
Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets and Curbside Recycling | In 2019, Governor Newsom signed into law The California Recycling Market Development Act (Assembly Bill 1583, Eggman, Chapter 690, Statutes of 2019). Section 42005.5 of the Public Resources Code requires CalRecycle to convene a Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets and Curbside Recycling by July 1, 2020. Subscribers will receive periodic email notification regarding Commission meeting dates and related information. | Subscribe | View |
Sustainable Food Service Packaging (SB 1335) | The intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with periodic updates on CalRecycle activities related to the Sustainable Packaging for the State of California Act established by SB 1335. | Subscribe | View |
Synthetic Turf Study | This listserv will provide updates and information regarding the scientific research being conducted by OEHHA under contract with CalRecycle to determine whether any health risks are associated with the use of synthetic turf fields containing recycled tire crumb rubber. | Subscribe | View |
Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant | his grant program provides funding to hold tire collection amnesty events for the public. These events allow the public to bring waste tires for free to convenient locations for proper management. Subscribers will receive periodic e-mail notification about funding availability, applicant & project eligibility, and due dates to apply for this grant program. Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant Program - CalRecycle Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Waste Tire Cleanup | This grant program provides funding for tire collection, removal, transportation, recycling and disposal of California waste tires from tire piles and areas where illegal dumping has occurred. Subscribers will receive periodic e-mail notification about funding availability, applicant & project eligibility, and due dates to apply for this grant program. Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program | Subscribe | |
Tire Incentive Program | This grant program provides funding to eligible businesses to use crumb rubber in eligible products or substitute private entities including manufacturers, rubber compounders, and waste tire processors that use crumb rubber to replace virgin rubber, plastic, or other raw materials in products. Subscribers will receive periodic email notification about funding availability, applicant and project eligibility, and due dates to apply for this grant program. Tire Incentive Program Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Tire Management: Increasing Recycling | In 2014, California recycled less than 40 percent of the tires generated annually. This list is used to keep stakeholders informed about opportunities to participate and provide input into the process related to CalRecycle’s efforts to increase the recycling of waste tires. The discussion and related comments will assist CalRecycle and others as they consider policy, program and legislative options. | Subscribe | View |
Tire Retread | This listserv provides information about CalRecycle sponsored retread tire activities, meetings and workshops. It also provides information about California policy initiatives (administrative or legislative) affecting retread tires. For more information visit the Tire Retreads page. | Subscribe | View |
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program | This grant program provides assistance to local governments utilizing tire derived aggregate as an alternative to conventional lightweight aggregates in civil engineering projects. Subscribers will receive periodic email notification about funding availability, applicant & project eligibility, and due dates to apply for this grant program. Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant Program | This grant program provides funding to certain entities for TDPs made from recycled 100 percent California waste tires. Projects generally fall into one of three categories: agricultural/landscape, recreational, or transportation. Subscribers will receive periodic email notification about funding availability, applicant & project eligibility, and due dates to apply for this grant program. Typically, grants are offered for this program once a year. Tire-Derived Product Grant Program Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Tribal Affairs & Environmental Justice | The Listserv is serves as a resource to cultivate proactive and meaningful communication with California Native American tribes (Tribes). As a subscriber, you will receive current information about grants, resources, and events involving Tribes, and be informed about opportunities to engage with CalRecycle’s initiatives and partnership opportunities. | Subscribe | |
Used Oil Payment Program | Subscribe | View | |
Waste Tire Enforcement | Periodic e-mail notifications about Waste Tire Management topics such as hauling and disposal. Tire Management Home Page | Subscribe | View |
Waste Tire Rulemaking | The purpose of this listserv is to send periodic updates and information to stakeholders interested in following the status of Waste Tire Rulemaking proposals. Information that will be sent out includes dates and times of upcoming stakeholder meetings and notification of content added to the Proposed Waste Tire Rulemaking website. Waste Tire Rulemaking Information Page | Subscribe | View |
Zero Waste | This email list provides updates about CalRecycle's Zero Waste Plan efforts. | Subscribe | View |