Question 1

What is ICTV Total Waste Management?

Accepted Answer

ICTV (International Commodity Trading & Ventures) is a Total Waste Management company based in Orange, California. ICTV purchases recyclable materials from MRFs, manufacturers, and generators; manages corporate organics and food waste programs; handles secure product destruction; and produces audit-ready CalRecycle and ESG compliance reports. ICTV operates nationwide.

Question 2

Does ICTV buy recyclable materials nationwide?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ICTV purchases recyclable materials nationwide. ICTV offers FOB pickups anywhere in the U.S. and FAS to ports and rail sites nationwide. Material is placed into domestic U.S. mills and processors as well as direct export programs to Mexico, Southeast Asia, Europe, and India.

Question 3

Does ICTV buy one-time loads or only monthly programs?

Accepted Answer

Both. ICTV's preference is program-based relationships — monthly recurring pickups, consistent volume, long-term terms. But ICTV also works with one-time sellers for grades they are actively purchasing.

Question 4

What recyclable materials does ICTV purchase?

Accepted Answer

ICTV purchases scrap fiber materials (OCC, mixed paper, newspaper, sorted office paper), non-fiber materials (rigid and film plastics including HDPE, PP, PS, LDPE, MRP, scrap PET, and scrap aluminum), and organics (food waste, packaged food, FOG, and organic processing residuals). ICTV does not purchase CRV beverage containers.

Question 5

How does material pricing work at ICTV?

Accepted Answer

ICTV prices based on material quality and grade, offering the most competitive price the material quality supports — not a take-it-or-leave-it spot rate. Contact ICTV with your grade specs and volumes for pricing.

Question 6

What compliance reports does ICTV produce?

Accepted Answer

ICTV produces CalRecycle-aligned compliance reports covering: material types and quantities processed (short tons by grade), recycling and diversion rates expressed as a percentage by material stream, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction metrics in metric tons CO2e, Zero Waste to Landfill documentation, and jurisdiction-specific compliance tracking under SB 1383, AB 1826, AB 341, SB 54, and SB 343. Reports are generated quarterly or annually, designed to withstand regulatory review by CalRecycle, internal corporate audits, and third-party ESG verifications. ICTV also produces compliance reports for businesses operating outside California, formatted for state requirements and internal sustainability reporting.

Question 7

How does ICTV help with SB 54 compliance?

Accepted Answer

SB 54 permanent regulations went live May 1, 2026, with a producer registration deadline of June 1, 2026. Approximately 5,741 producers in California are in scope per CalRecycle. The EPS food service ware ban triggered January 1, 2025. The 2032 targets require 65% of single-use plastic packaging to actually be recycled — not just collected — plus all single-use packaging recyclable or compostable and a 25% plastic source reduction. ICTV provides verified end-market documentation for non-fiber plastic materials including HDPE, PP, LDPE, PS, and scrap PET, confirming that material is processed through legitimate recycling programs. This downstream documentation is the evidence companies need to make plastic diversion claims legally defensible under SB 54.

Question 8

Does ICTV handle organics and food waste?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ICTV coordinates food waste, packaged food recovery (including depackaging for sealed product), FOG (fats, oils, and grease), and organic processing residuals. Material is routed to composting, anaerobic digestion, or animal feed recovery facilities. All diversion is documented with delivery receipts and weight tickets for SB 1383 and AB 1826 compliance.

Question 9

Does ICTV manage waste programs for multi-site corporations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ICTV functions as a centralized Total Waste Management partner for multi-site corporate operations. ICTV coordinates all recycling, diversion, organics, and compliance programs across facilities, vendors, and regulatory requirements into one managed system — replacing fragmented vendor relationships with a single accountable partner.

Question 10

Where are ICTV's end markets?

Accepted Answer

ICTV has direct, long-standing relationships with established mills and manufacturers across Southeast Asia, Europe, India, and Mexico — including facilities in Tijuana, Mexicali, and Guadalajara. ICTV also places material domestically with U.S. mills and processors. Both domestic and export outlets ensure a reliable program regardless of market conditions.

Question 11

How long does ICTV take to issue a Certificate of Destruction?

Accepted Answer

Certificates of Destruction are typically issued within 48 hours of destruction completion. Standard turnaround for destruction itself is 1-3 business days from material receipt; expedited 24-48 hour service is available upon request.

Question 12

Does ICTV handle hazardous materials?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous materials are handled through permitted partners under ICTV management, subject to material profiling and regulatory review. Hazardous materials are not processed at ICTV's primary facilities.

Question 13

What is the minimum volume ICTV purchases?

Accepted Answer

ICTV purchases in 22-23 short ton increments. For program-based relationships, ICTV works with facilities that can provide consistent monthly volume. Contact ICTV directly to discuss specific volume and grade.

Question 14

Does ICTV operate outside of California?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ICTV's material purchasing and waste management programs operate nationwide. Secure product destruction is available nationwide through ICTV's certified facility network. Compliance reports are produced for state requirements outside California as well.

Question 15

How do we get started with ICTV?

Accepted Answer

Call or email ICTV directly at (951) 387-4836 or tyler@ictvtotalwm.com. ICTV is based in Orange, California and has served MRFs, manufacturers, and corporations nationwide since 2010. ICTV starts with a free facility walk or remote assessment — no obligation. You'll know within the first conversation whether ICTV is the right fit for your material grades, volumes, and compliance requirements.

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