Solid waste disposal and codisposal site cleanup: illegal disposal site abatement.

Assembly Member Bonta's proposal to expand California's solid waste cleanup program would authorize new uses for state funds to address abandoned recreational vehicles and strengthen illegal dumping enforcement. The legislation modifies the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery's existing authority under the California Integrated Waste Management Act to clean up disposal sites and abate illegal dumping.

The measure allows the department to use Solid Waste Disposal Site Cleanup Trust Fund money to remove abandoned recreational vehicles, develop enforcement strategies, and establish local enforcement teams with dedicated illegal dumping officers. When implementing these new provisions, the department must prioritize projects in disadvantaged communities as defined in state code. The bill maintains current requirements for the department to consider public health risks, site owner cleanup capacity, and fund availability when selecting cleanup locations.

For sites receiving state cleanup grants, local enforcement agencies must provide ongoing monitoring to prevent repeated illegal disposal. The legislation preserves existing provisions allowing the department to issue partial grants to public entities and expend funds directly for cleanup when public agencies lack adequate resources or expertise. The department must continue consulting with certified local enforcement agencies and regional water boards in developing and implementing the program.