West County Wastewater

Starting January 1, 2026, California’s updated plastic bag ban goes into effect. Stores covered by the law will no longer provide plastic carry-out bags of any thickness and may only offer recycled paper bags at checkout for a minimum of $0.10 per bag. The law applies to grocery stores, retailers with pharmacies, food marts, convenience stores, and liquor stores. Senate Bill 1053 updates California's previous plastic bag ban (SB 270) by closing loopholes that allowed thicker plastic bags to remain in use. Bring reusable bags to avoid fees and help reduce plastic waste! For more information, visit calrecycle.ca.gov/plastics/bagre… ♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️ A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, entra en vigor la actualización de la prohibición de bolsas de plástico en California. Los establecimientos sujetos a esta ley ya no podrán proporcionar bolsas plásticas para llevar, de ningún grosor, y únicamente podrán ofrecer bolsas de papel reciclado en el punto de venta, con un costo mínimo de $0.10 por bolsa. La ley aplica a tiendas de comestibles, establecimientos minoristas con farmacia, mercados de alimentos, tiendas de conveniencia y licorerías. El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 1053 (SB 1053) actualiza la prohibición anterior de bolsas de plástico en California (SB 270), cerrando vacíos legales que permitían el uso de bolsas plásticas más gruesas. Traiga bolsas reutilizables para evitar cargos y ayudar a reducir los residuos plásticos. Para más información, visite calrecycle.ca.gov/plastics/bagre…

Meet our E2L Cohort Member 💫 Tanya Williams , Human Resources Manager, @WestCountyWD Tanya Williams is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience driving HR strategy, organizational development, and employee engagement. She currently serves as the Human Resources Manager at West County Wastewater, where she oversees all facets of HR operations, including recruitment and retention, labor and employee relations, performance management, policy development, compliance, classification and compensation, benefits administration, and training and development. Tanya joined West County Wastewater in 2019 as a Human Resources (HR) Analyst, quickly proving herself as a strategic partner and leader. Her collaborative approach and deep expertise led to her promotion to HR Manager, where she now plays a pivotal role in aligning HR initiatives with the agency’s mission and long-term goals. Prior to her work at West County Wastewater, Tanya spent over 14 years at Contra Costa County, holding various roles within the Human Resources Department. During her tenure, she supported a wide range of county departments, including those led by elected officials such as the Office of the Sheriff, Public Defender, District Attorney, Public Works, and the Clerk-Recorder. This experience gave her in-depth insight into the unique HR challenges of public sector environments and helped her develop strong skills within complex and politically nuanced settings. Tanya is known for her strong interpersonal skills, deep knowledge of public sector HR practices, and ability to build trust and drive positive change. She is passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures and is committed to supporting organizational effectiveness and employee success.

My team toured the West County Waste Water Plant @WestCountyWD to see their facilities and advancements in green waste treatment technology. The site is also where the Living Levee project is located, preserving natural habitat while protecting North Richmond from floods.