CalRecycle Ombudsman

The CalRecycle Ombudsman helps clarify solid waste facility permit requirements and resolve regulatory conflicts. The Ombudsman can also help you understand CalRecycle’s regulations and rulemaking process.

In this OmbuDesk Directory entry, you can find information about the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Ombudsman and how to contact them.

What is the purpose of the CalRecycle Ombudsman?

The Ombudsman helps you:

  • Understand solid waste facility permit requirements.
  • Resolve regulatory conflicts.
  • Learn about CalRecycle’s regulations and rulemaking process.
  • Take part in CalRecycle’s regulation projects.
Who can ask for help?

You can contact the Ombudsman if you:

  • Have questions or concerns about existing regulations.
  • Want to participate in one of CalRecycle’s regulation projects.
  • Have questions or concerns about solid waste facilities, regulations, or procedures.
What kinds of problems can you bring to the CalRecycle Ombudsman?

You can contact the Ombudsman if you:

  • Have questions about solid waste facilities.
  • Need help understanding permit requirements.
  • Have concerns about existing regulations.
  • Have questions about CalRecycle’s regulation process.
  • Need help resolving a regulatory conflict.
  • Want to learn how to participate in a regulation project.
What does the CalRecycle Ombudsman do?

The Ombudsman can:

  • Clarify solid waste facility permit requirements.
  • Help resolve regulatory conflicts.
  • Answer questions about existing regulations.
  • Help you understand CalRecycle’s regulation process.
  • Help you participate in CalRecycle’s regulation projects.
What doesn’t the CalRecycle Ombudsman do?

The information provided does not explain what the Ombudsman cannot do.

The source does state that:

  • Questions about specific proposed regulations should be directed to the staff responsible for those regulations.
  • Requests to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation must be submitted to CalRecycle’s Legal Office.
How can you contact the Ombudsman?

You can contact the Ombudsman by:

  • Email: Ombudsman@calrecycle.ca.gov

 

You can also write to the Ombudsman at:

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
1001 I Street (Mail Stop 22-B)
P.O. Box 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812-4025

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