Cara Morgan

CalRecycle’s Division of Materials Management and Local Assistance Deputy Director Cara Morgan oversees recycling, composting, and waste reduction programs across many materials and jurisdictions to move California towards a circular economy. 

Her team supports cities, counties, state agencies, and school districts with resources to help them implement their requirements, including food and yard waste recycling and unsold food recovery. Staff also supports circular solutions to reduce waste and grow markets for materials that have historically been landfilled, including electronic waste and tires. 

Deputy Director Morgan previously served as chief of CalRecycle’s Local Assistance and Market Development Branch, helping lead the adoption of regulations for the state’s organics law, Senate Bill 1383, and directing compliance assistance for over 600 jurisdictions and 200 state agencies. Her leadership and experience are instrumental to California’s success in implementing and building a truly circular economy for all materials.