The document discusses the history of solid waste and recycling legislation and programs in California from 1986 to 2012, including how conservation corps have evolved to collect recyclable materials, operate buy-back centers and materials processing facilities, and train corps members for the recycling industry using funding from the Bottle Bill; it also addresses trends in local governments, the recycling industry, and steps conservation corps can take to transition as Bottle Bill funding decreases, such as collaborating more with industry and exploring new markets.