Overview
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is proposing to conduct rulemaking to address changes per Public Resources Code section 44019 and Food and Agricultural Code section 19348.2 in response to Senate Bill No. 279 (Statutes 2025, chapter 651) (SB 279) and Assembly Bill No. 411 (Statutes 2025, chapter 613) (AB 411). This rulemaking action will additionally propose changes to existing solid waste facility-related regulations within Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR).
Affected Regulatory Code Sections
The affected sections in Title 14, California Code of Regulations are currently being determined by CalRecycle.
Current Status
CalRecycle will be holding an informal public workshop on September 8, 2026, to solicit feedback from the public, the regulated community, and other interested persons on solid waste and organic waste handling regulatory concepts that will be considered in drafting regulatory text. These concepts will include but not be limited to necessary changes to implement SB 279 and AB 411. Details of how to participate and submit questions and feedback at this workshop are included in the Input from Interested Parties section.
Current Documents
Formal rulemaking documents will be published on this webpage once CalRecycle files a formal public notice of the proposed regulations with the Office of Administrative Law (OAL).
Input from Interested Parties
CalRecycle will hold the hybrid public workshop, in-person and virtual, to solicit feedback from interested parties on this matter.
September 8th, 2026
Starting at 10:00 am
Byron Sher Auditorium
CalRecycle Headquarters, 2nd floor
1001 “I” Street
Sacramento, California.
The Byron Sher Auditorium is wheelchair accessible.
The public workshop will also be accessible virtually via Zoom for direct participation and via Webcast for observation only. To attend virtually via Zoom, you must register in advance. Registration is free.
To observe the public workshop via Webcast, please go to the Public Meeting Live Webcasts. Webcast participants will not be able to ask questions. If you are participating remotely and anticipate providing comments, it is recommended to join through Zoom. No registration is necessary to view the Webcast.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available in-person at the workshop and remotely via Zoom or webcast. For in-person interpretation services, headsets will be available and can be provided by CalRecycle staff prior to or during the workshop. If you need interpretation services in a language other than Spanish, please notify CalRecycle at Regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov by August 31, 2026, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Written feedback may also be submitted after the workshop has concluded until October 8, 2026, in one of the following ways:
Electronic submittal: Solid Waste and Organic Waste Handling Informal Rulemaking Comment Period
Postal mail:
Mitchell Haddon
Solid Waste and Organic Waste Handling Permanent Regulations
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Regulations Unit
1001 “I” St., MS-24B, Sacramento, CA 95814
By submitting a written comment to CalRecycle in connection with this rulemaking action you shall be deemed to have expressly indicated a willingness to receive a notice by means of an electronic written communication via email unless you specifically request CalRecycle to deliver its notice(s) via non-electronic communication.
Note: Under the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.), your written and oral comments, attachments, and associated contact information (e.g., your address, phone number, email address, etc.) become part of the public record and can be released to the public upon request.
Contact
For more information on the Solid Waste and Organic Waste Handling Permanent Regulations, please contact Mitchell Haddon at Regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov.
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