Zone Information
The Central Coast Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) covers 8,000 square
miles. It borders the Pacific Ocean and lies between the major metropolitan
centers of San Francisco/San Jose and Los Angeles. The zone encompasses the
counties of San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey.
Loan Program
Low interest loans of up to $2 million are available for qualifying businesses
located in the Central Coast Recycling Market Development Zone. For more
information visit the California Integrated Waste Management Board's page for
loan program and application
information.
Target Materials
Materials to be targeted for feedstock in the zone include construction and
demolition waste, mixed paper, compostable materials, mixed plastic,
polyethylene terephthalate (PETE), and film plastic used by the agricultural
industry.
Infrastructure
U.S. Highway 101 traverses the zone from north to south. State Highways 1, 17,
and 129 serve Santa Cruz County and Watsonville, the latter two connect to
Highway 101. State Highways 1, 68, and 156 serve Monterey County, the latter
two connect to Highway 101. San Benito County and Hollister connect to Highway
101 via State Highways 156 and 152. State Highways 1, 46, and 58 serve San
Luis Obispo County, which all connect to Highway 101.
Regional airports, providing freight service, are located within each of the four counties. Southern Pacific rail lines serve all four counties and the two cities. Existing sewer and water service is available within each jurisdiction’s industrial areas.
Companies planning to establish or expand recycling-related businesses will find a wealth of resources and opportunities on the California Central Coast. Known worldwide as one of the West Coast’s most desirable places to live and work, the Central Coast also offers you a top-quality workforce, a strong business environment and a well-developed recycling infrastructure.
Communities within the Zone offer outstanding qualities of life, excellent schools and housing, and a growing economic base. Jurisdictions within the Zone also maintain well-established systems for the collection and processing of a wide range of recycled materials.
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