:: Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency

Our mission to develop, implement, and support efficient and sustainable programs for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, hazardous waste Management, composting and recycled-content purchasing for Imperial Valley citizens in accordance with local, state, and national mandates. Brawley, Calipatria, Imperial, Calexico, El Centro, Westmorland, Holtville and County of Imperial are included in our scope area.

If you are looking for a fun way to learn about the environment, this is the page for you. We have included links to interactive games, word search puzzles, and a coloring book. To start having fun, click here.

HHW Facilities

Brawley HHW opens Every Other Sunday -September 11^th and 25^th -8AM-12 Noon
Calexico HHW opens Every Other Sunday -September 4^th and 18^th -8AM-12 Noon
El Centro HHW opens Every Saturday -September 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, & 24^th -8AM-12 Noon

City of Calipatria Cleanup
Saturday, September 24
8 AM to Noon
525 S Sorenson (Public Works Yard)

Imperial County Residents: FREE collection of TVs, Monitors and Computers. FREE collection of up to 9 tires (no more than 9 tires without a written exemption from Environmental Health -10-20 tires with a written exemption (Local Environmental Agency 442-265-1888). NO TIRES FROM TIRE BUSINESSES!! Rims Accepted. Waste tire from vehicles used for business operations (such as tires from a tractor used on a farm) are eligible for collection at amnesty events. Must show proof of residency (Utility bill or Driver's License).

The Majestic Plastic Bag - A Mockumentary

Please click here to view this very illustrative video.

For further information CALL
1-877-RECYCLE or 1-877-732-9253

California Emergency Management Agency
CALMAX Website
Visit the California Integrated Waste Management Board

IVRMA Jurisdictions

City of Brawley
City of Calexico
City of Calipatria
City of El Centro

City of Holtville
City of Imperial
City of Westmorland
County of Imperial

Cal Recycle Legislation

Assembly Bills:
-> AB 939 "California Integrated Waste Management Act (IWMA) of 1989"
-> AB 1826 Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling (MORe)

AB 341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling:
-> Cal Recycle FAQ
-> Commercial Recycle Resource Center
-> Mandatory Commercial Recycling

Senate Bills:
-> SB 1016 Solid Waste Disposal Measurement Act. Of 2008
-> SB 1374 Construction and Demolition Diversion
-> Waste Diversion Program Implementation

The information contained is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement by the Imperial Valley Resource Management Authority (IVRMA). This site is not complete with respect to the products, services or institutions it lists. It is not meant to be exclusive or exclusionary in any way and it does not vouch for the capabilities, trustworthiness or performance of any individual, business or institution listed in this site.

The IVRMA shall not be liable or responsible to any person or entity for any loss or damage caused, or alleged to have been caused, directly or indirectly by or from the information or ideas contained, suggested or referenced in this site.