- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Martinez Today
By the People, for the People
Contra Costa County Seeks Members for Solid Waste Enforcement Panel
Application deadline is March 6 for three open positions on the Independent Hearing Panel.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Contra Costa County is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Independent Hearing Panel for the county's Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA). The three-member panel hears matters related to solid waste enforcement, permits, and appeals. The county is looking to fill three vacancies for a four-year term ending in 2030.
Why it matters
The LEA ensures that all solid waste disposal facilities and medical waste generators in Contra Costa County comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The Independent Hearing Panel plays a key role in this oversight process, making it an important civic engagement opportunity for residents concerned about public policy and solid waste management.
The details
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors established the Independent Hearing Panel in 2013 to provide an impartial review of LEA enforcement actions. The panel meets on an as-needed basis and panelists receive a $50 stipend for each meeting they attend. Applicants should have an interest in public policy and solid waste management, and will be interviewed via video conference on March 23, 2026.
- The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.
- Applicant interviews will be held via video conference on Monday, March 23, 2026.
- The three-year term for the open positions will end on March 31, 2030.
The players
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
The county's governing body that established the Independent Hearing Panel and will appoint the new members.
Contra Costa Health's Environmental Health Program
The agency certified by the state as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for solid waste in Contra Costa County.
CalRecycle
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery that certifies Contra Costa Health's Environmental Health Program as the county's LEA.
Tim Kraus
Contra Costa County Environmental Health staff member who can provide more information about the LEA Independent Hearing Panel.
What’s next
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will appoint the new members to the Independent Hearing Panel following the applicant interviews on March 23, 2026.
The takeaway
This opportunity allows Contra Costa County residents to play a direct role in overseeing solid waste management and enforcement in their community, ensuring compliance with important environmental regulations.
