History of California Solid Waste Law

This history of solid waste law includes highlights of significant legislation enacted in California from 1927 through 2008. Use the menu in the left-hand column on this page to navigate through the history. Information is also available about "latest laws"--legislation taking effect in the current year.

The California Legislative Counsel's website provides the legislative history of all bills, enacted or not, beginning in 1993. For information on waste-related legislation proposed or enacted during the current session of the California Legislature, return to CalRecycle's California legislation page.