The following listing provides descriptions and links for users to access data maintained by CalRecycle on a wide variety of topics. The State of California also maintains an “Open Data Portal” that links to databases and directories from other State agencies.
Facility and Recycler Search
- Beverage Container Recycling Center Directory. Search for beverage container recycling centers near you. Contact: Public Affairs Office. (Data Source: DORIIS)
- ERecycle Search. Find organizations that recover unwanted electronics. The organizations listed in this directory are participants in the Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Program. Contact: CEWIS@calrecycle.ca.gov (Data Source: CEWIS)
- Used Oil Certified Collection Centers. Contact and location information for currently certified used oil collection centers can be searched by either city, county, or ZIP code in English or Espanol. Contact: Marcie Whitlow
- Recycled-Content Product Manufacturers Directory. This directory showcases recycled-content products made by California manufacturers who use recycled waste as a feedstock. Contact: LAMD@calrecycle.ca.gov (Data Source: RMDZ)
- Solid Waste Information System (SWIS). Search and sort all records in this database of California waste facilities, sites, and operations using a variety of criteria, including county, SWIS number, facility type and regulatory status. Detailed information on each site includes location, operator, owner, activities, and waste types.Contact: Melissa Parker
Contacts/Staff Directories
- Browse CalEPA-Wide Staff Directory. Contact: CalRecycle IT Help Center
- CalRecycle Permitting, Compliance, and Mitigation Staff Contacts by County. Contact: Diana Cozadd
- Local Government Contacts Directory. Search by jurisdiction name or county to find various contacts for the jurisdiction as well as the CalRecycle local assistance contact for that jurisdiction. Contact: Kim Oakley
- Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Directory. Search primary LEA contacts by county or statewide. Contact: Diana Cozadd
Other Public Data
- Public Meetings and Notices. Search public meetings and other public notices related to CalRecycle decisions and actions. Contact: CalRecycle Webmaster
- Publications Catalog. Search and download CalRecycle publications. Contact: Public Affairs Office
- Local Government Disposal and Diversion Data. This page links to several data sources (with most data coming from LoGIC–see above) providing information about disposal and diversion at the local level. Contact: LoGIC@calrecycle.ca.gov
- Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Program. Use the RMDZ database to search for businesses that receive or qualify for RMDZ assistance. Both loan and non-loan companies can be searched by RMDZ, city, county, feedstock, end product, and/or business name, and more. Contact: James La Tanner
- Waste Characterization Database. Data can be used to estimate the characteristics of the commercial sector and residential sector disposed waste streams for any city in California, and determine which business groupings contribute the most material to the waste stream. Additional pages contain general information such as waste disposal rates for business types and specific waste compositions for certain business types. Also included are single-family and multifamily waste compositions and disposal rates. Contact: wastechar@calrecycle.ca.gov
- Waste Tire Management System (WTMS). Users can search through CalRecycle’s database for registered waste tire haulers, generators, and end-use facilities. Contact: WasteTires@calrecycle.ca.gov
- CIWMB Board & Committee Meeting Archives. Search records from California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) public meetings from 1985 through 2009. (The board was abolished as of January 1, 2010). Contact: CalRecycle Webmaster
You may also be interested in Data Central, a CalRecycle web portal that provides quick access to a variety of CalRecycle and other data sources and tools relating to California’s solid waste stream, waste disposal and recycling facility infrastructure, materials flow, recycling, and much more.
Submit Reports, Request Payments, or Apply for Grants
- WebPass. Grants authorization for external stakeholders (including other State agencies) to CalRecycle applications listed below (except DORIIS). A user needs only one WebPass account (user name and password) for any and all CalRecycle applications they are authorized to use. Authorization to the individual applications must be given by CalRecycle staff from the appropriate program. Contact information is listed at the bottom of the sign-in page for each application.
Apply for Funding and Submit Related Reports
- City/County Annual Payment & Reporting System (CAPRS). This system allows local governments to apply for payments from the Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. Contact: Shamila Tooker
- Grant Management System (GMS). Interested parties can apply for grants on line. The public can search for all grants awarded since the 1990/91 fiscal year by county or statewide. Grantees can use the system to submit payment request and required reports. Contact: GrantAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov
- Local Government Oil Payment Program (LoGOPP). Allows local governments to apply for used oil payment program funding and submit their subsequent required annual reports on line. Contact: GrantAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov
Submit Mandatory Reports and Plans
- Covered Electronic Waste Information System (CEWIS). This system allows approved collectors and recyclers to submit their annual net cost reports. Contact: CEWIS@calrecycle.ca.gov
- Division of Recycling Integrated Information System (DORIIS). This database provides information about the Beverage Container Recycling Program to recyclers, beverage manufacturers and distributors, processors, and curbside programs, and allows them to submit reports. Contact: DORIISHelp@calrecycle.ca.gov
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Annual Report (Form 303). Public agencies responsible for household hazardous waste (HHW) management can complete their annual reporting (Form 303) requirement on line, which also fulfills their countywide integrated waste management plan, HHW element reporting requirements. Contact: Form303@calrecycle.ca.gov
- Local Government Information System (LoGIC). LoGIC is designed to help California cities and counties easily submit, find, and manage their solid waste disposal and diversion data. It includes disposal reporting (DRS), annual reporting (EAR), diversion programs, and organics recycling. Contact: LoGIC@calrecycle.ca.gov
- Mattress Recovery & Recycling Program Annual Report. Mattress renovators, recyclers, and solid waste facilities use this system to report mattress collection and management information annually. Contact: Mattresses@calrecycle.ca.gov
- Recycling and Disposal Reporting System (RDRS). AB 901 (Gordon, Chapter 746, Statutes of 2015) requires the following business types to report directly to CalRecycle on a quarterly basis on materials sold and transferred by a reporting entity: recycling facilities, composting facilities, disposal facilities including landfills, transformation facilities and engineered municipal solid waste conversion facilities, transfer/processor facilities, contract haulers, food waste self-haulers, brokers and transporters. The Recycling and Disposal Reporting system allows reporting entities to submit quarterly reports to CalRecycle. Contact: RDRS@calrecycle.ca.gov
- Reusable Grocery Bag Reporting System (RGBRS). This system allows reusable grocery bag producers to submit their proof of certification as required by law. Contact: SB270@calrecycle.ca.gov
- RMDZ Zone Information Reporting System (ZIRS). ZIRS allows zone administrators to easily input, find, manage, and submit their zone activities plans, request for incentives, documents, annual reports, and business contact data. Contact: RMDZZIRSHelp@calrecycle.ca.gov
- SABRC (State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign) Annual Report. This system allows authorized representative of State agencies to submit their annual recycled product purchasing reports online. Contact: SABRC@calrecycle.ca.gov
- State Agency Reporting Center (SARC). This system allows state agencies and large facilities to submit their annual reports to CalRecycle summarizing progress in their waste diversion efforts. Contact: SARC@calrecycle.ca.gov
For more information contact: CalRecycle Webmaster, calrecycle.webmaster@calrecycle.ca.gov.