Middletown Rancheria, CA
Registration deadline: April 28, 2026
EPA Region 9 is hosting a free, in-person Tribal Waste Assessment Training Workshop at the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians, including a hands-on waste sort.
This training is designed for Tribal staff interested in better understanding and managing their community’s waste stream.
Participants will learn how to:
• Assess the types and amounts of waste generated in their community
• Plan and conduct a waste characterization
• Analyze waste and recycling data
• Identify opportunities to improve waste management programs
• Apply findings to solid waste plans and grant applications
The workshop includes a live residential waste sort, where participants will help safely collect and analyze real data.
Schedule:
• May 6: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT
• May 7: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT (lunch provided)
Cost: Free (travel not included)
Register by e-mail robinett.travis@epa.gov with your name, Tribe, and interest in waste assessment.
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