Working Environment

The Division of Recycling (DOR) is a dynamic and diverse organization where individuals work as a team to achieve a common goal. DOR draws professional individuals striving for excellence while helping to preserve the environment and serve the people of California.

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We also highly value continuous improvement, where each of us is expected to contribute to a better work product and environment.  If you are interested in working in a challenging and exciting position that helps conserve California’s resources and preserve the State’s scenic beauty, then the DOR may be the place for you.

DOR’s employees find the working environment to be one that is stimulating, appealing and fulfilling. Our annual Employee Job Satisfaction Survey overwhelmingly shows that more than 95 percent of the employees like their job.  Here's what some of our employees have said about working at DOR:

• "I love the opportunity to travel and work throughout the State."

• "I especially enjoy talking to California's consumers and helping them with their recycling needs."

• "The people I work with and the challenges of my job is what I like best."

• "Knowing that I am doing something good for the environment is what I like."

• "I get to learn new things everyday and feel that I am a part of something important being done for the people of California."

• "I like the creative opportunities, the variety of responsibilities and a management team that is often receptive to making changes to improve efficiency."

 In addition, the working environment is one that ensures employment equality, is a drug and alcohol-free environment, a safe, harassment-free environment and one that offers reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities.

To learn more about the benefits provided by DOR, click here.

The headquarters office in Sacramento employs the vast majority of DOR’s staff. Individuals also work for the Division out of one of its field offices in Los Angeles or San Diego.

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Sacramento Office

Division of Recycling
801 K Street, MS 18-58
Sacramento, CA 95814

Toll-Free: 1-800-RECYCLE  
(916) 323-3836
Fax: (916) 327-2144

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Los Angeles Field Office

Los Angeles Field Office
5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 1555
Los Angeles, 90045-5696

(310) 342-6100
FAX: (310) 342-6105

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San Diego Field Office

San Diego Field Office
1350 Front Street, Rm 6006
San Diego, 92101-3609

(619) 525-4274
FAX: (619) 525-4270