CalRecycle-Managed Remediation
The Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup Program is authorized to expend funds directly for site investigation, design, and cleanup activities. These CalRecycle-managed remediations can be for sites with:
- Unwilling responsible parties when properly authorized by law.
- Willing responsible parties do not have the necessary resources to implement the cleanup in a timely manner and voluntarily agree to the program.
CalRecycle-Managed Remediation guidance document (PDF) available for download.
Cost Recovery/Reimbursement of Funds
Public Resources Code Section 48023 directs the program to seek reimbursement for monies expended to the extent possible. Expended funds may be recoverable from property owners and other responsible parties in a civil action and/or by imposing a lien upon the property that is subject to the remedial action.
Under the Program cost recovery policy, it may be decided not to pursue cost recovery based on factors including, but not limited to:
- Publicly owned sites maintained for public benefit and use.
- The owner did not cause the disposal of waste.
- The owner will not gain a benefit due to the condition of the property.
- The value of the property is significantly less than the cost of the cleanup.
- Hardship to the property owner.
- No identifiable responsible party.
Site Access/Cooperative Agreements
Site access/cooperative agreements with willing site owners are established prior to the start of approved CalRecycle-managed projects. Such agreements authorize the program to conduct the necessary remediation activities and may include a description of the roles and responsibilities of all the parties and specific cost-sharing or cost-recovery provisions.
Information Contact
Requests for either assistance or site cleanup are considered on a case-by-case basis. For more information, contact Steve Santa Croce.