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CalRecycle—Uniquely Qualified for Disaster Recovery
After a catastrophic wildfire, getting “back to normal” is nearly impossible for any single property owner to handle. A family’s ability to rebuild—and the livability of the neighborhood—depends on what the family next door does, as well as the family next to them. Full story…(Posted by Chris McSwain on Feb 24, 2020) -
Camp Fire Survivor Thanks Cleanup Workers for Giving Her Closure
Chris and Michelle Friedman lost their home in the Paradise Camp Fire last year. CalRecycle crews removed the wildfire debris from their property, enabling the Friedmans to gain closure and move forward after their loss. Full story…(Posted by Syd Fong on Dec 2, 2019) -
One Year After Deadliest Fire in State History, California Completes Camp Fire Debris Cleanup
On the heels of the one-year anniversary of the Camp Fire, state cleanup crews have removed the final loads of wildfire debris from almost 11,000 burned properties in Butte County. Full story…(Posted by CalRecycle Staff on Nov 21, 2019) -
CalRecycle Crews Stay Safe During Camp Fire Debris Removal Project
Since the beginning of Camp Fire debris removal in February 2019, cleanup crews working under CalRecycle contracts have been meeting on Wednesday mornings for weekly all-hands safety meetings. Full story…(Posted by Chris McSwain on Nov 14, 2019) -
Butte Strong: In Remembrance of the Paradise Camp Fire
CalRecycle remembers the tremendous loss to Butte County and the communities of Paradise, Concow, and Magalia on the one-year anniversary of the Camp Fire. Full story…(Posted by CalRecycle Staff on Nov 7, 2019) -
Through the Lens: A Photographic Look at CalRecycle's Programs
Here is a small sampling of my favorite photos from the past five years. If you like what you see, don’t forget to follow California EPA on Instagram--we contribute images often and you can see what our partner departments are up to as well! Full story…(Posted by TC Clark on Aug 19, 2019)