Licensing/Certification/Accreditation (Environmental Issues)
Provider: CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY
This a government regulatory agency that provides information about recycling in California. Services include consumer complaints about recycling centers and issues, licensing/certification/accreditation for recycling centers, and state government information lines. There are no geographic restrictions.
The department provides information about the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, the location of recycling centers, the requirements for becoming a certified recycler, and funding opportunities.
In addition, the division of recycling administers the statewide program, certifies processors and recyclers, enforces the provisions of the law, monitors redemption rates, and imposes fines and penalties for violations of the law.
The law states that effective October 1, 1987 consumers receive California refund value for labeled aluminum, glass, plastic and bimetal beverage containers at recycling centers located throughout the state. Eligible containers are labeled CRV and have a 4 cent minimum refund value which is paid to consumers who bring them to a certified recycling center established by retailers and recycling firms. The state reimburses centers for the refund value they pay to consumers.
The department provides information about the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, the location of recycling centers, the requirements for becoming a certified recycler, and funding opportunities.
In addition, the division of recycling administers the statewide program, certifies processors and recyclers, enforces the provisions of the law, monitors redemption rates, and imposes fines and penalties for violations of the law.
The law states that effective October 1, 1987 consumers receive California refund value for labeled aluminum, glass, plastic and bimetal beverage containers at recycling centers located throughout the state. Eligible containers are labeled CRV and have a 4 cent minimum refund value which is paid to consumers who bring them to a certified recycling center established by retailers and recycling firms. The state reimburses centers for the refund value they pay to consumers.
Resource Description
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Application Procedure
Call or visit the department's website for information. Complaints about recycling centers must be submitted online.
Fees
There are no fees for consumer information.
Beverage manufacturers pay applicable processing fees and distributors pay a redemption payment to the agency which then pays the refund value and any applicable processing fee to the processor. The consumer is paid the refund value and a portion of the scrap value by the recycler. The processor pays the refund value and the scrap value to the recycler for the containers and sells them to a container manufacturer or end user.
Beverage manufacturers pay applicable processing fees and distributors pay a redemption payment to the agency which then pays the refund value and any applicable processing fee to the processor. The consumer is paid the refund value and a portion of the scrap value by the recycler. The processor pays the refund value and the scrap value to the recycler for the containers and sells them to a container manufacturer or end user.
Language
Spanish Fee structure
Free Application procedure
Call for Service, Call to Apply Service hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Monday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Website
www.calrecycle.ca.gov|
Service/Intake (Certification Unit of the Recycling and Recovery Dept.) |
+19163248598
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FAX |
+19163272144
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Service/Intake (1 -(800) RECYCLE) |
+18007329253
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Service/Intake and Administration (Main Switchboard) |
+19163224027
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