Solid Waste Management Archives - Rural County Representatives Of California

yellow arrow announcing a webinar points to computer, phone, notebook, and writing utensils on desk

Dec 19, 2025

Advocacy | Solid Waste Management Webinar on Understanding SB 54’s Impacts to Local Governments – Recycling and Composting of Single Use Packaging

RCRC, along with CSAC, Cal Cities, and Stop Waste, will host a webinar on Wednesday, January 28th at 9:30 a.m., to help local governments better understand SB 54 (Allen, 2022): California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act

blue background against white dice with black arrows

Nov 21, 2025

Advocacy | Solid Waste Management ARB Advances Update to Landfill Methane Regulation – More Revisions on the Way

On November 20, the Air Resources Board (ARB) considered and “approved” updates to the state’s Landfill Methane Regulation, which seeks to reduce landfill emissions and enable

Nov 14, 2025

Advocacy | Solid Waste Management RCRC Comments on CARB’s Proposed Updates to Landfill Methane Regulation

On November 10^th, RCRC submitted formal comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on its proposed updates to the Landfill Methane Regulation. RCRC joined a broad industry and local government coalition

Oct 10, 2025

Advocacy | Solid Waste Management RCRC Submits Comments on CalRecycle’s Draft SB 54 Single Use Packaging Regulations

On October 7, RCRC submitted comments on CalRecycle’s latest draft regulations seeking to implement the SB 54 single use packaging law

Oct 03, 2025

Advocacy | Solid Waste Management Governor Signs RCRC Bill Increasing Funding for Rural CUPAs

On October 1, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 993 (Hadwick), co-sponsored by RCRC and the California Association of Environmental Health Administrators. AB 993 expands eligibility

Sep 25, 2025

Solid Waste Management Register Now - SB 54 Plastic Packaging Consultation Webinars Begin September 30

The Circular Action Alliance will kick off its California Consultation Series to engage with California cities, counties, and stakeholders to inform its implementation of the SB 54 single use packaging law

Sep 25, 2025

Solid Waste Management CARB Proposes Major Updates to Landfill Methane Regulation

On September 23, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released proposed regulations updating its existing Landfill Methane Regulation (LRM). The release begins the formal regulatory process. Written comments must be submitted by November 10th, and CARB will hold a hearing

piggybank wearing glasses, on top of books next to a calculator and stacks of coins

Sep 12, 2025

Advocacy | Solid Waste Management RCRC’s Rural CUPA Reimbursement Bill Heads to Governor Newsom

Assembly Bill 993 (Hadwick), co-sponsored by RCRC and the California Association of Environmental Health Administrators, has passed the Legislature and awaits consideration by Governor Newsom. AB 993 expands eligibility for CalEPA’s Rural Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Reimbursement program

Aug 29, 2025

Advocacy | Solid Waste Management CalRecycle Releases SB 54 Single Use Packaging Regulations for 45-Day Comment Period

On August 22, CalRecycle began the official Administrative Procedure Act process by releasing proposed SB 54 single-use packaging regulations for public comment. Comments are due by October 7

Aug 29, 2025

Advocacy | Solid Waste Management Circular Action Alliance Announces SB 54 Single Use Packaging Stakeholder Consultation Sessions

Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the producer responsibility organization (PRO) selected to administer California’s SB 54 single use packaging law, has announced a series of consultation sessions for stakeholders