Resource Links
City and County of San Francisco Environment Department (SFE)www.sfenvironment.org
California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA)
www.calepa.ca.gov/
This agency is parent to the state environmental agencies including the California Integrated Waste Management Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Air Resources Board, and State Water Resources Control Board.
California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIMB)
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/
This agency regulates solid waste activities in California. Site includes recycling information.
California Integrated Waste Management Board - Buy Recycled Programs
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/BuyRecycled/
The Buy Recycled Programs promote the State of California's policy to buy recycled-content products and other environmentally preferable products. The programs support the Department of General Services, all other State agencies, and local governments in establishing policies and practices for purchasing recycled-content products, as well as support activities that promote waste reduction and management.
California Integrated Waste Management Board - CalMax
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/CalMax
This site includes information regarding trading of materials for recycling and reuse.
Department of Conservation (DOC)
www.consrv.ca.gov/dor/index.htm
This agency administers the California Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
www.epa.gov/
Federal environmental agency.
U.S. Environmental Hotline (1-800-CLEANUP)
www.1800cleanup.org/
Public/private partnership with EPA, all 50 states, and some organizations. The site is a central clearinghouse for other sites and information.