This page allows you to read about past news and events related to the RMDZ program, including versions of the formerly published RMDZ News, which was published in 1997, 1998, and 1999. You can also receive periodic current news by subscribing to the RMDZ listserv.
Past Conferences/Workshops
- Zone Works Training Workshop: CalRecycle Loans Explained (May 30-31, 2018)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Finding Solutions to China’s “National Sword” Policy (December 5-6, 2017)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Taking a look at tire and textile recycling (June 21-22, 2017)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Organics and Compost Technologies (November 16-17, 2016)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Material Management Matters (April 6-7, 2016)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Targeting Textiles (May 12-13, 2015)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Optimizing Organics Materials Management (May 7-8, 2014)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Navigating through Change (November 13-14, 2013)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Made in California (June 5-6, 2013)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Making More with Less through Business Assistance Networking (December 5-6, 2012)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Economic Development for Recycling Manufacturers (June 6-7, 2012)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Let’s Get Technical (November 30-December 1, 2011)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Creative Solutions to Today’s Issues (May 11-12, 2011)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: The Future is Back to the Basics (February 2-3, 2011)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Three market development workshops developed by the California Association of Recycling Market Development Zones (CARMDZ) were held in conjunction with the California Resource Recovery Association’s (CRRA) Annual Conference, Cooling the Material World with Zero Waste, in Sacramento on Tuesday August 10, 2010.
- Zone Works Training Workshop: The RMDZ Program–More than Just Loans (March 10, 2010) was held in coordination with REXPO (March 11, 2010) in Stockton.
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Taking Technical Assistance to the Next Level (October 29-30, 2009)
- Zone Works Training Workshop: Resources for RMDZ Businesses in Challenging Economic Times (June 25-26, 2009)
- Application Process Workshop: Recycling Market Development Zone Designation Cycle for 2009 (April 28, 2009)
- Effectively Marketing Your Zone (February 10-11, 2009)
- Zone Works Zone Administrator Training (October 29-30, 2008)
- RMDZ Roadmap: Charting the Future (February 21-22, 2008)
RMDZ News, 1997-1999
The RMDZ News was published (in print and electronically) three times a year from 1997 through 1999 for zone administrators and other interested parties. It has been replaced by the e-mail newsletter described in the first paragraph above.
- Fall 1999 (October)
- Winter 1999 (February)
- Fall 1998 (September)
- Spring 1998 (May)
- Winter 1997-98 (December)
- Summer 1997 (August)
- Spring 1997 (May)
For more information contact: Zone Assistance Regional Zone Contacts, LAMD@calrecycle.ca.gov.