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Welcome to the Division of Recycling. We're here to help you find information on how to preserve and conserve our natural resources.

Californians Recycle

  • Californians Recycle.
    Californians bought 21.9 billion carbonated and non-carbonated drinks in aluminum, glass, plastic and bi-metal containers last year. More than 16.1 billion of those containers were recycled, saving natural resources, conserving energy and extending the life of our landfills. Imagine what we’ll accomplish if we recycle the other 5.8 billion!
  • Find A Nearby Recycling Center
    Just enter your zip code to find a bottle & can redemption center near you.
  • California Refund Value
    Consumers pay CRV (California Refund Value) when they purchase beverages from a retailer, which is refunded when they redeem the containers at a recycling center. Effective January 1, 2007, CRV paid to consumers when they recycle containers at recycling centers will increase to 5¢ for each beverage container less than 24 ounces and 10¢ for each container 24 ounces or greater.
  • Important Notice Regarding State IOUs
    Payments to Processors and Recyclers Will Not Be Affected
    The State Controller’s Office announcement regarding the issuance of IOUs will not impact Beverage Container Recycling Program payments. The State Controller’s Office will continue to issue warrants for payment of certified claims submitted by the Department of Conservation which are funded by the Beverage Container Recycling Fund.

 

Department of Conservation
- Division of Recycling

  • The Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling administers the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (Act) enacted in 1986. The primary goal of the Act is to achieve and maintain high recycling rates for each beverage container type included in the program. The Division provides a number of services to achieve these goals, including enforcement, auditing, grant funding, technical assistance and education.
  • Non-Beverage Container Recycling
    If you have questions on recycling materials other than California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers, visit the California Integrated Waste Management Board website at  http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov

 

DORIIS Logo "Division of Recycling Integrated Information System" (DORIIS)

 
 

The Division of Recycling Integrated Information System (DORIIS) is a free, Internet-based tool that will improve business processes.

DORIIS Update:
Online reporting begins in March.
Are you ready? Click here for more information.

Making Your Business Easier Through:

  • Reduced recycling industry costs
  • Enhanced customer service
  • Easier form submittal
  • Online transaction and management reports
  • Reduced paper use

Questions? Call 1-800-RECYCLE