Resources for Business and Industry

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) interacts with California's business community on several fronts, with programs and services geared toward a variety of business groups.

• Economic Incentives: A list of various websites with economic incentive information provided by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and other organizations.
• Business Resource Efficiency & Waste Reduction Programs: A variety of resources including fact sheets, case studies, training, and an information exchange database.
• Food Banks and Rescue Programs: Statewide listing of food banks and charitable organizations that accept food donations. Excellent resource for supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, or other businesses with excess food inventory.
• Recycling Market Development Zones: Recycling-based manufacturers located in RMDZs are eligible to apply for low-interest loans and other assistance from CalRecycle and locally.
• RecycleStore showcases innovative recycled-content products manufactured in the RMDZs, and puts users in touch directly with their manufacturers.
• Waste Reduction Awards Program: WRAP provides an opportunity for California businesses to gain public recognition for outstanding efforts to reduce waste.
• Organics Outlook: This site brings together information on organic materials management topics relevant to farming, commercial landscaping, home gardening, food waste recycling, and composting.
• Shipping and Distribution Partnership: A variety of resources about efficient transport packaging and distribution systems. Includes fact sheets, case studies, and external links.
• Market Development Resources: Links to CalRecycle topic areas, publications, and other resources related to developing markets for recyclable materials.
• Solid Waste Characterization: A database and other resources to help businesses analyze their waste streams and determine where they can reduce waste and save resources.
• Used Oil: A database and other resources to promote alternatives to the illegal disposal of used oil.
• Grants and Loans: Information on CalRecycle financial assistance programs, some of which are available to businesses.