The Resource Recovery Coalition of California (Resource Coalition) was originally formed as the California Refuse Recycling Council in 1953 by several independent refuse associations in Northern and Southern California. These associations banded together for the first time to lead a fight against state legislation that would cost the waste industry several hundreds of thousands of dollars statewide. Upon winning an exemption for our industry against this transportation legislation, these groups continued their association which laid the groundwork for what the Resource Coalition represents today. As many things have changed over the years, our industry and association have also changed to meet the demands of our time. But throughout these changes, our objectives have remained the same: To promote the general welfare and business interests of our members;