Managing Hazardous Waste

We protect the environment and communities by ensuring compliance with hazardous waste laws

CUPA Training and Assistance Unit

News and Updates

The CUPA Training and Assistance Unit is providing a virtual training on Lab Results Interpretation to all CUPAs. This training will be offered on May 8, 2025, and is for regulators only. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to us at our email below.

We will be offering an in-person sampling course for regulators in collaboration with our Office of Criminal Investigations. Space is limited, and the Northern California session is filled. We will offer a second session in September, so please email us for more details.

For CUPAs, see our next Tiny Topic Presentation at your local Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting!

CUPA Training and Assistance Unit Mission Statement

The mission of the CUPA Training and Assistant Unit is to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing and provide practical training and assistance to the CUPAs, other agencies, and regulated businesses. Through our efforts, our goal is to establish and maintain strong working relationships with all CUPAs and Participating Agencies, while promoting collaboration and driving positive outcomes for the communities we all serve.

Support Services

We aim to develop a comprehensive hazardous waste training curriculum, CUPA-specific technical assistance, and support in hazardous waste management. Our team is ready to assist with any questions or challenges you may have.

Our Email: DTSC_CUPATrainers@dtsc.ca.gov