Board flags state mandates, SB54 and RMDZ funds; county has no hazardous-waste drop-off

Aug 27, 2026

Public Works warned about state mandates (SB 54) and new landfill regulations, noted roughly $47,000 in RMDZ funds the county can use for market development, and said there is currently no local hazardous-waste disposal site in Glenn County.

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Richardson reminded the board that statewide producer-responsibility rules such as SB 54 will require manufacturers to redesign packaging and fund recycling improvements; she said counties will need to request exemptions or extensions to phase in collection for covered materials in rural jurisdictions.

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