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SB 1010CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 1010 requires appliance recyclers to report documentation to the state and mandates new facility inspections

Original title: Hazardous waste: major appliances: recycling.

August 13, 2026

Hazardous WasteMajor AppliancesRecyclingEnvironmental RegulationState MandatesHazardouswastemajorappliances

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The Frame

What this does

The bill increases regulatory oversight for the appliance recycling industry, potentially raising compliance costs for businesses and creating new inspection requirements for local Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs).

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Certified appliance recyclers

They must submit additional documentation to the state, meet new application requirements, and pay potential regulatory fees.

Scrap recycling facilities

They are restricted in who they can accept appliances from and must maintain new documentation and certification records.

Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs)

They are mandated to inspect recycler facilities within 6 months of state certification.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires appliance recyclers to submit compliance documentation to the Department of Toxic Substances Control and mandates that scrap facilities only accept appliances from authorized recyclers. It also introduces new application requirements for recyclers, including facility descriptions and CUPA registration, while requiring the state to publish a public list of certified recyclers and processing volumes.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill increases regulatory oversight for the appliance recycling industry, potentially raising compliance costs for businesses and creating new inspection requirements for local Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs).

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I am a scrap recycling facility?
You may only accept appliances from certified recyclers or authorized persons, and you must document each appliance and certify that hazardous materials were removed.
How does this change the application process for recyclers?
Applicants must now provide a facility description and proof of registration with their local in addition to existing requirements.

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Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Toxic Substances Control“State agency responsible for enforcing hazardous waste and appliance recycling l”Map →
organizationCertified Unified Program Agency“Local agencies responsible for inspecting appliance recycling facilities.”Map →
organizationCommission on State Mandates“Body that determines if state-mandated costs require reimbursement.”Map →
organizationCalifornia Integrated Waste Management Board“Historical entity whose publication requirements are being repealed.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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