Energy, environment & water

Director, CalRecycle

Recycling and waste programs, including packaging rules. Runs CalRecycle: statewide recycling, composting and waste-diversion programs, the beverage container program, organics (SB 1383) and packaging (SB 54) rules, and landfill oversight.

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The appointment

Appointed by: The Governor
Confirmation: Senate, by majority vote
Term: At the Governor's pleasure
Compensation: $206,000/yr
Availability: At-pleasure: available to the next Governor on day one; Senate confirmation of the replacement within one year where required.
Statutory requirements: None in statute. Pub. Res. Code sec. 40430: the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery is appointed by, and holds office at the pleasure of, the Governor; the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate; salary set under the Government Code.

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Sources

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/03/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-5-3-24/ (Senate confirmation required; $205,734); Pub. Res. Code sec. 40430; Statute research 2026-10-20: Pub. Res. Code sec. 40430 | https://california.public.law/codes/public_resources_code_section_40430; https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/03/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-5-3-24/

In the catalog

The catalog entry behind this profile. The role explorer lists every California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery role, including deputies and other seats.

Director of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

Energy & EnvironmentAgency Head$206,000/yrSenate confirmation required

Environment and Natural ResourcesOperations and AdministrationPolicy and Analysis

Runs CalRecycle: statewide recycling, composting and waste-diversion programs, the beverage container program, organics (SB 1383) and packaging (SB 54) rules, and landfill oversight.

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