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.
News and Activities
Statement from CIWMB Chair Margo Reid Brown Regarding Settlement of Tri-C Tire Recycling Matter (Final) (Aug 19, 2008)Bay Area State Park Sites Cleaned Up: Waste Board approves $1.2 million in grants for waste removal projects (CIWMB News Release, Aug 19, 2008)
California Putting More Bounce In Roads: Waste Board encourages better uses for old tires (CIWMB News Release, Jul 22, 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