The Integrated Waste Management Department is responsible for oversight of landfill operations and the county refuse/recycling contract.  In addition, this department serves as lead agency for the San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency, which consists of the  unincorporated county and cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista and is responsible for compliance with State of California mandated waste diversion goals of 50% (AB 939).  This department also implements the county-wide Household Hazardous Waste program and Small Quantity Generator program for qualifying business hazardous waste.

The San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state mandated regulations that ensure public health and safety related to refuse and household hazardous waste.  Activities consist of the following:

• Landfill operations oversight and regulatory compliance
• Refuse and recycling contract oversight
• Household Hazardous Waste program
• Small Quantity Generator program
• Public education on waste diversion and household hazardous waste

Map & Directions 

Mandy Rose, Director - Integrated Waste Management