Solid Waste

Recycling Market Development


Business Opportunities

Special Opportunities for Recycled Products Manufacturers

The City and County of Sacramento are at the hub of an extensive regional recycling economy in northern and central California. If that's not enough to convince you that the Sacramento area makes sense for your recycled products company, consider.

  • Lower than average business costs.
  • Plentiful skilled labor.
  • Extensive transportation networks.
  • High quality of life.
  • Proximity to major California markets.

Sacramento can make even more sense if your business takes advantage of the Sacramento Regional Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ).

These programs work together to provide new and existing businesses with low cost financing, tax credits, loan packaging, employment assistance, and other project coordination. We hope the information provided will convince you that Sacramento is right for your recycling business.

Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ)

  • Low interest loans of up to $1 million per applicant.
  • Loan packaging.
  • Financing technical assistance.
  • Assistance locating feedstock sources.

Because the two zones overlap, recycling businesses that become certified are eligible for all economic development zone benefits as well. For RMDZ program information call the California Integrated Waste Management Board at (916) 341-6600 or the RMDZ Loan Program at (916) 341-6434

Whether you take advantage of one or both of these zones, your business will also benefit from the following local incentives:

  • Fast track permitting.
  • Free professional employment services.
  • Financing assistance.
  • Location assistance.