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The California Integrated Waste Management Board
The Board promotes a Zero Waste California in partnership with local government, industry, and the public. This means managing the estimated 92 million tons of waste generated each year by reducing waste whenever possible, promoting the management of all materials to their highest and best use, regulating the handling, processing and disposal of solid waste, and protecting public health and safety and the environment.
Highlights...
News and Activities...
- Try This Resolution for 2009: Slim Down Your Waste; State agency offers suggestions for protecting California's environment (CIWMB News Release, Dec 30, 2008)
- California Leads Nation in Recycling Efforts and Hits Milestone: State announces 58 percent waste diversion from landfills (CIWMB News Release, Dec 29, 2008)
- CalRecycle newsletter--November 2008 (Dec 23, 2008)
- Board Approves Revised Landfill Permit in Marin County: Redwood Landfill to increase recovery, recycling, and composting at facility (CIWMB News Release, Dec 23, 2008)
- Waste Board Funds Household Hazardous Waste Programs: $5 million in grants distributed for community projects (CIWMB News Release, Dec 18, 2008)
- DTV Answers -- What you need to know about the switch to DTV (Jan 10, 2008)
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Buy Recycled | Safe Disposal | Environmental Protection
The Board is one of six boards, departments, and offices under the umbrella of the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Cal/EPA | ARB | CIWMB | DPR | DTSC | OEHHA | SWRCB
1001 I Street | P.O. Box 4025 | Sacramento, CA | 95812-4025 | (916) 341-6000 (Directions...)
California Integrated Waste Management Board, http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov
Public Affairs Office, opa@ciwmb.ca.gov (916) 341-6300