Hazardous materials: metal shredding facilities.
- Establishes a comprehensive permit and regulatory system for metal shredding facilities in California.
- Requires facilities to implement strict fire prevention, environmental controls, and community protection measures.
- Mandates facilities to maintain financial assurances for closure costs and potential environmental damages.
- Creates a new fee structure and dedicated account to fund oversight of metal shredding operations.
Senator Caballero's comprehensive metal shredding facility legislation establishes a new regulatory framework to govern California's metal recycling industry while protecting public health and environmental quality. The bill creates dedicated oversight of metal shredding operations separate from general hazardous waste regulations, reflecting these facilities' distinct role in the state's circular economy.
The legislation requires metal shredding facilities to obtain permits from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and comply with strict operational standards. Facilities must implement fire prevention plans, control emissions and runoff, properly manage residual materials, and maintain financial assurances for eventual closure. The permit process includes mandatory public meetings and community engagement, with facility information posted online for transparency.
Under the new framework, certain properly managed materials at compliant facilities will not be classified as hazardous waste, including scrap metal, metal shredder aggregate processed on-site, and chemically treated residues meeting specified standards. However, materials released into the environment during transportation or beyond facility boundaries remain subject to hazardous waste regulations if they exhibit hazardous characteristics.
The bill creates a Metal Shredders Facility Account funded by annual facility fees and permit application charges to support DTSC's oversight activities. Enforcement provisions authorize DTSC to suspend operations, revoke permits, and pursue administrative or judicial action against violations. Local prosecutors may independently enforce the requirements without referral from DTSC.
Existing facilities have three years to obtain permits under the new system while maintaining current environmental controls. The legislation requires preliminary environmental assessments within one year and immediate implementation of fire prevention measures and inventory management practices to protect surrounding communities.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Mike GipsonD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
- Establishes a comprehensive permit and regulatory system for metal shredding facilities in California.
- Requires facilities to implement strict fire prevention, environmental controls, and community protection measures.
- Mandates facilities to maintain financial assurances for closure costs and potential environmental damages.
- Creates a new fee structure and dedicated account to fund oversight of metal shredding operations.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Caballero's comprehensive metal shredding facility legislation establishes a new regulatory framework to govern California's metal recycling industry while protecting public health and environmental quality. The bill creates dedicated oversight of metal shredding operations separate from general hazardous waste regulations, reflecting these facilities' distinct role in the state's circular economy.
The legislation requires metal shredding facilities to obtain permits from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and comply with strict operational standards. Facilities must implement fire prevention plans, control emissions and runoff, properly manage residual materials, and maintain financial assurances for eventual closure. The permit process includes mandatory public meetings and community engagement, with facility information posted online for transparency.
Under the new framework, certain properly managed materials at compliant facilities will not be classified as hazardous waste, including scrap metal, metal shredder aggregate processed on-site, and chemically treated residues meeting specified standards. However, materials released into the environment during transportation or beyond facility boundaries remain subject to hazardous waste regulations if they exhibit hazardous characteristics.
The bill creates a Metal Shredders Facility Account funded by annual facility fees and permit application charges to support DTSC's oversight activities. Enforcement provisions authorize DTSC to suspend operations, revoke permits, and pursue administrative or judicial action against violations. Local prosecutors may independently enforce the requirements without referral from DTSC.
Existing facilities have three years to obtain permits under the new system while maintaining current environmental controls. The legislation requires preliminary environmental assessments within one year and immediate implementation of fire prevention measures and inventory management practices to protect surrounding communities.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Mike GipsonD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |