Loading chat...

CA SB811

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anna Caballero

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operation of metal shredding facilities in California without a permit from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework separate from hazardous waste laws
  • Requires existing facilities to submit a notice of intent to apply for a permit within 30 days of the effective date, followed by a complete permit application within 6 months (1 year for small facilities), with DTSC required to take final action within 3 years
  • Mandates facilities submit detailed plans covering fire prevention, closure, housekeeping, inventory management, security, and emergency preparedness, along with evidence of financial assurance for closure and third-party liability
  • Establishes that metal shredder aggregate is an in-process material (not hazardous waste) and chemically treated metal shredder residue is deemed solid waste (not hazardous waste) when managed in compliance with the chapter's requirements
  • Requires DTSC to impose annual fees on metal shredding facilities deposited into a new Metal Shredding Facility Subaccount, with rates reviewed and adjusted annually beginning in fiscal year 2027-28

Legislative Description

Hazardous materials: metal shredding facilities.

Last Action

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/13/2026
Environmental Quality1/5/2026
Rules2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available