California jurisdictions, bookmark this site! It’s your gateway to assistance with all aspects of integrated waste management. These links connect you to information on achieving the goals of the Integrated Waste Management Act, from analyzing your waste stream and planning your approach, to implementing the programs that will help you reach the goal, to tracking and reporting your disposal amounts. Definitions to many subjects and words are displayed as green links to the site glossary.
The Local Assistance Contacts help local governments meet their planning and diversion mandates of the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, and serves as a liaison between local governments and CalRecycle and its program areas. Staff provide input for the development of CalRecycle policies concerning local planning and implementation issues. Use the Need help section of the website or contact the Local Assistance Contacts if you have additional questions about the information in this site.
Information About…
Waste Stream
- Annual Report Information
- Basics: Fact Sheets on Key Topics
- Goal Measurement 2007 and Later
- Countywide Regionwide Progress Report (CRS)
- Jurisdiction Diversion and Disposal Rates
- CalRecycle Databases
- Data Central (formerly known as Profiles)
- Solid Waste Characterization
- Recycling and Disposal Reporting System (RDRS) Information
- Statewide Diversion and Per Capita Disposal Rate Statistics
- Local Government Information Center (LoGIC) Sign-In
Data Reports
- Local Government Information Center (LoGIC) Sign-In
- Diversion Program Reports
- California’s Statewide Disposal Since 1989 (Graph)
- California’s Estimated Statewide Diversion Rates Since 1989
- Five-Year Review Report Template (Form)
- Countywide Regionwide Progress Report (CRS)
- Jurisdiction Disposal and ADC Tons by Facility
- Disposal Rate Calculator
- Jurisdiction Diversion Program List
- Disposal Reporting System (DRS) Reports
- Statewide Disposal Amounts (ADC)
- Statewide Disposal Amounts (AIC)
- Jurisdiction Review Reports
Local Govt. Reporting
- Annual Report (EAR) Application (LoGIC)
- Annual Report Information
- Five-Year CIWMP Review
- Approved Reporting Templates (Forms) and Models
- Reporting Guidance Documents
- Household Hazadous Waste
- Data Tools
- Jurisdiction Review
- Recycling and Disposal Reporting System (RDRS)
- Disaster Guidelines
- Local Government Information System (LoGIC)
- Diversion Program System (DPS) Info and Reports
- New City Incorporation
- Regional Agencies
- Source Reduction Recycling Element (SRRE)
- Rural Jurisdiction Resources
Data Tools
- Electronic Annual Report (EAR)
- Data Central (formerly known as Profiles)
- Jurisdiction Diversion/Disposal Rate Summary
- CalRecycle Databases
- Jurisdiction Per Capita Disposal Rates
- Local Government Information Center (LoGIC) Sign-In
- Diversion Program System (DPS) Info and Reports
- Online Disposal Rate Calculator
- Waste Characterization Database
Recycling and Disposal Reporting
- Recycling and Disposal Reporting System (RDRS) Information
- RDRS: What do jurisdictions need to know?
- RDRS Due Dates
- RDRS Training
- RDRS Reporting Requirements (Westlaw)
- Regional Agencies
- DRS Web Reports (1995-2019)
- RDRS Web Reports
- Waste Imported from Indian Country
- RDRS Application (Web Pass Required)
Funding
- Beverage Container Recycling Grants
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Grants and Loans
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Grants
- Tire Recycling, Cleanup, and Enforcement Grants
- Used Oil Recycling Grants
- Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Program
- Rural Funding
- CoolCalifornia.org Funding Wizard
- ILG’s Recycling Resource Center: Funding
- Businesses: Financial Resources and Economic Incentives
- Recycling Program and Infrastructure Funding
Hot Topics, Events, and Program News
- California’s 2017 Recycling Rate is 42 percent
- General Plan Guidelines Update. In August 2017, the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) completed the first comprehensive update to the General Plan Guidelines (GPG) since 2003. One of the major changes includes an expanded section addressing the need for additional recycling, anaerobic digestion, composting, and remanufacturing facilities in the land use element. Additional information is on the OPR General Plan Guidelines website. OPR will conduct workshops around the state throughout 2018 to engage communities on the new GPG. Stay informed about these meetings and other GPG-related information by signing up for the GPG email list.
- ILG Public Engagement Framework. The Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed a new framework any local government can use to plan and execute public engagement efforts. The TIERS Public Engagement Framework supports local officials and staff as they look to use deliberative planning to execute better public engagement activities.
- California’s 2016 Recycling Rate is 44 percent.
- The Foodservice Packaging Institute’s Communities webpage features resources including overviews of California-specific recycling and composting studies, educational materials, and case studies.
- Managing and Transforming Waste Streams Tool. Created by the U.S. EPA, features 100 strategies local governments can employ to reduce waste and recover materials on a path towards zero waste. The strategies span across waste generating sectors and capture opportunities to adopt or expand policies, programs, requirements, incentives, facilities development, and outreach initiatives.
For more information contact: Local Assistance & Market Development, LAMD@calrecycle.ca.gov