Welcome to CalRecycle’s Email Updates

Welcome to CalRecycle!

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 ListDescriptionSubscribePrevious Messages
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. SubscribeView
Beverage Container City & County Payment ProgramSubscribeView
Beverage Container Recycling Notices: Certified Recyclers/ProcessorsThe 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. SubscribeView
Beverage Container Recycling Notices: Manufacturers/DistributorsThe 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. SubscribeView
Beverage Container Recycling Program: General InformationThe 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 PageSubscribeView
Beverage Container Recycling Workforce Development Grant Program: General InformationThe 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.SubscribeView
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant ProgramThe 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.SubscribeView
Beverage Container Recycling Quality Infrastructure Grant ProgramThe 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.SubscribeView
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant ProgramThe 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.SubscribeView
CalRecycle General InfoSubscribe
CalRecycle Proposed RegulationsThe 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.SubscribeView
Carpet StewardshipThe 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. SubscribeView
Community Composting GrantThe 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.SubscribeView
Emergency Debris Recovery ContractsThe 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 ProgramThe 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.SubscribeView
Environmental Justice ProgramEnvironmental 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. SubscribeView
E-WasteSubscribers 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 SubscribeView
Farm and Ranch Cleanup GrantThis 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 PageSubscribeView
Household Hazardous Waste Grant ProgramThis 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 PageSubscribeView
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. SubscribeView
Illegal DumpingThe 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.SubscribeView
Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant ProgramThis grant program funds regional pilot programs that are supplying bins for collection of empty glass beverage containers from restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments (on-sale beer and wine licenses, on-sale general licenses, and on-sale general licenses for seasonal businesses), with the goal of increasing the recycling of glass beverage containers.Subscribe
Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant ProgramCalRecycle 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.
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Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant ProgramCalRecycle 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.
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Local Jurisdiction Interested PartiesA 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.SubscribeView
Material Characterization StudyThis 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.
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Materials Management and Local Assistance Division Job OpportunitiesCalRecycle 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.SubscribeView
Mattress Product StewardshipThe 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. SubscribeView
Monthly Meetings and WorkshopsReceive 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.SubscribeView
News ReleasesReceive email notifications about CalRecycle news releases, reports, accomplishments, and special activities. CalRecycle Press ReleasesSubscribeView
Organic Materials ManagementThis 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. SubscribeView
Organics Grant Program: Anaerobic Digestion, CoDigestion, and CompostingSubscribeView
Paint StewardshipThe 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. SubscribeView
Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste StewardshipThis 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 PageSubscribeView
Plastic Collection and RecyclingFor 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 PageSubscribeView
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant ProgramSubscribeView
Recycling and Disposal Reporting System (RDRS) ListservSign 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.SubscribeView
Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant ProgramThe 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.SubscribeView
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant ProgramThe 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.SubscribeView
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.SubscribeView
Rubberized Pavement Grant ProgramThis 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 PageSubscribeView
SB 54 Environmental Justice CommunitiesThis 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).SubscribeView
Schools and Local Education AgenciesThe 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. SubscribeView
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 ReductionsSubscribeView
Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup ProgramThe 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 ProgramSubscribeView
Solid Waste Facility Operator AnnouncementsReceive notifications about upcoming CalRecycle trainings with open enrollment and announcements affecting solid waste facility operators.SubscribeView
Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets and Curbside RecyclingIn 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.SubscribeView
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.SubscribeView
Synthetic Turf StudyThis 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.SubscribeView
Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Granthis 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 PageSubscribeView
Waste Tire CleanupThis 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 ProgramSubscribe
Textile StewardshipThe intent of this listserv is to provide interested parties with periodic updates on CalRecycle's activities related to the Responsible Textile Recovery Act. Visit CalRecycle's Textile Stewardship Home Page for more information.Subscribe
Tire Incentive ProgramThis 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 PageSubscribeView
Tire Management: Increasing RecyclingIn 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.SubscribeView
Tire RetreadThis 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.SubscribeView
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant ProgramThis 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 PageSubscribeView
Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant ProgramThis 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 PageSubscribeView
Tribal Affairs & Environmental JusticeThe 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 ProgramSubscribeView
Waste Tire EnforcementPeriodic e-mail notifications about Waste Tire Management topics such as hauling and disposal. Tire Management Home PageSubscribeView
Waste Tire RulemakingThe 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 PageSubscribeView
Zero WasteThis email list provides updates about CalRecycle's Zero Waste Plan efforts.SubscribeView