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California Environment and energy

Metal shredders need a new state permit outside hazardous waste law

Metal shredding facilities must hold a permit from the state toxics department under a new program separate from hazardous waste law, with annual inspections, cleanup plans and public meetings before permits are decided. A new annual fee replaces the old one.

Who it affects

Owners and operators of metal shredding facilities

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.

Official text

California SB 811: Hazardous materials: metal shredding facilities.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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