California Waste Solutions returns as Diamond Sponsor of San José police awards ceremony

California Waste Solutions backed the 2026 San José Police Department Major Awards Ceremony as a Diamond Sponsor, extending a partnership with the San José Police Foundation that started in 2021. The company framed the support as part of a broader commitment to public safety, service and community ties in the cities where it operates.

Why it matters: - California Waste Solutions’ sponsorship signals a long-term civic role in San José, not just a one-time donation. - The support helps fund a public-safety ceremony and other Police Foundation programs that sit outside the city budget. - The partnership links the company’s recycling business with community safety, neighborhood presence and local trust.

What happened: - California Waste Solutions returned as a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 San José Police Department Major Awards Ceremony. - The partnership with the San José Police Foundation began in 2021. - About 650 people attended the ceremony. - Attendees included law enforcement personnel, business leaders, elected officials, city representatives and community members. - The ceremony recognized San José Police Department members and community members for exceptional service, courage and commitment to public safety.

The details: - The San José Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has operated since 2006. - The foundation raises private support for needs outside the city’s annual budget. - Those needs include the Major Awards Ceremony, academy education, scholarships for children of department personnel, support for the K9 unit and urgent needs not covered through the regular budget process. - David Duong, founder and CEO of California Waste Solutions, said the company has participated since 2021 and views annual support as a relationship rather than a gesture. - Michael Duong, president of California Waste Solutions, serves on the foundation’s board of directors. - California Waste Solutions said the board role adds ongoing leadership to its financial support. - The company said its approach to civic involvement focuses on relationships that can be maintained over time and tied to the communities where employees work and customers live. - For California Waste Solutions, public safety in San José is closely tied to weekly neighborhood service by collection crews, customer-service teams and operations employees. - In 2022, David Duong and the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council provided an $80,000 grant that helped the Oakland Police Department establish an aerial-support capability. - California Waste Solutions has operated in the Bay Area for more than three decades. - The company’s core work includes recycling collection, material recovery, processing and customer service. - The company says its operating philosophy centers on dependable service, environmental responsibility, safety, continuous improvement and long-term partnership. - California Waste Solutions also emphasizes education and engagement in its environmental work. - The company says recycling programs work best when residents understand how to participate, customers can get help and service providers stay responsive to community needs.

Between the lines: - The sponsorship shows how California Waste Solutions is using community partnerships to reinforce its public image beyond waste collection and recycling. - The board seat and repeat sponsorship suggest a deeper institutional relationship with San José public safety groups. - The company is also positioning environmental service and civic engagement as parts of the same local responsibility.

What's next: - California Waste Solutions is likely to remain involved with the San José Police Foundation through future events and community programs. - The company’s continued presence in San José neighborhoods suggests more opportunities for civic partnerships tied to public safety and service. - The broader strategy points to ongoing investment in local relationships alongside recycling operations.