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Tehama County Recycling Market Development Zone Update
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This item is for informational purposes. No further action is required.
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Financial Impact:
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Background Information:
The Agency was awarded $42,545 in Zone Incentive Funds (ZIF) in February 2025 to promote the Tehama County Recycling Market Development Zone (TCRMDZ). These funds have allowed the Agency to continue to participate in various events to promote the zone and meet the Agency’s goals for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26. Below is a list of events that the Agency has participated in or supported with ZIF.
Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce Business Summit - March 13, 2025 and March 19, 2026:
Sponsored the Business Summit in 2025 and 2026 and had a table displaying the TCRMDZ props and brochures. Interacted with over 30 attendees at both events and gave away several brochures with additional details on the zone.
Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo - February 18, 2026:
Attended the Business Expo (BEAM) to promote the TCRMDZ using props and brochures. Interacted with over 20 attendees and gave away several brochures with additional details on the zone.
Sacramento River Discovery Center Spring and Fall Plant Festivals - May 10, 2025, May 9, 2026, November 1, 2025, and November 7, 2026:
Sponsored the Plant Festivals and had a table displaying the TCRMDZ props, brochures, and compost information. Interacted with multiple attendees during these events and gave away several brochures on the RMDZ, backyard composting guides, and food scrap pails.
Reuse and Repair Education with the Tehama County Library - November 2025 - April 2026:
The Agency, in partnership with California Product Stewardship Council, supported the Tehama County Library to increase reuse and repair education in Tehama County. Several clothing repair themed events were hosted at the Red Bluff and Corning branches, and repair kits for clothing and bicycles are currently available to be checked out at all three branches. Another event highlighting arts and crafts reuse and a Bicycle Rodeo were hosted at the Red Bluff branch in March and April. Additionally, a series of videos promoting a local electronics repair company, clothing repair at a local dry cleaner, and the benefits of shopping at local thrift stores were created and shared on social media.