Bill > AB1153

This bill amends the California Integrated Waste Management Act to expand the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery's (CalRecycle) authority in addressing illegal waste disposal sites. The bill allows the department to provide grants to public entities for additional purposes beyond traditional site cleanup, including removing and disposing of abandoned recreational vehicles, developing enforcement strategies, and creating local enforcement teams to combat illegal dumping. Importantly, when implementing these new provisions, the department must prioritize projects in disadvantaged communities. The bill replaces references to the "board" with "department" throughout the existing law, reflecting an organizational change. The modifications are funded through the existing Solid Waste Disposal Site Cleanup Trust Fund, which is continuously appropriated to the department. By expanding the scope of grants and potential uses of funds, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive tools for addressing illegal waste disposal, with a particular focus on supporting communities that are most impacted by such environmental issues.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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