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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. With these awarded funds the Agency has been able 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 using ZIF.
Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce Business Summit - March 13, 2025:
Sponsored the Business Summit and had a table displaying the TCRMDZ 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 and November 1, 2025:
Sponsored the Plant Festivals and had a table displaying the TCRMDZ props, brochures, and compost information. Interacted with over 25 attendees during both 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 - currently ongoing:
The Agency, in partnership with California Product Stewardship Council, is currently supporting the Tehama County Library to increase reuse and repair education in Tehama County. Several repair themed events have been hosted at the Red Bluff and Corning branches, and repair kits are currently available to be checked out at those branches. A bicycle repair stand installation and bicycle repair event is still being planned for later this Spring.