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Beverage Container Recycling Redemption Pilot Program

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · 14231

Eligibility details

• Be a jurisdiction as defined in Section 2750(a) (2)(10) of Chapter 5, Division 2, Title 14 CCR. A “Jurisdiction” for the purposes of the Pilot Project Program means a city or county, tribe, or combination thereof, that has the authority to issue or grant permission for certified pilot project recyclers to operate in the designated pilot project area.• Have an application to operate a Pilot Project approved by CalRecycle.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

About this opportunity

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the Beverage Container Redemption Pilot Project Grant Program (Program) pursuant to Section 14581(a)(9) of the Public Resources Code. The purpose of the grant is to issue $7,500,000 in the form of grants for up to five pilot projects proposed by cities and/or counties working in combination with private businesses to provide convenient beverage container redemption in both urban and rural areas that do not have enough recycling opportunities for consumers. An additional $2,500,000 is available to previously approved pilot projects for expansion opportunities. Any previously approved pilot projects will be able to request additional funding (up to $500,000), beyond the initial $1,000,000 already received, to be able to expand the scope or size of the project. The Program requires that local jurisdictions and recycling center operators work closely together to create innovative pilot projects and provide convenient redemption opportunities for consumers, therefore, improving consumer redemption of eligible beverage containers and increase recycling rates in jurisdictions served by pilot projects. Applicant must submit a Resolution no later than the application due date or CalRecycle will deem the application incomplete and disqualify the applicant.

Funding geography: Priority will be given to underserved “recycling deserts”, rural areas, disadvantaged communities, and projects that supports geographical diversity.

Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.