INTRODUCTION to ALTERNATIVE METHODOLOGIES

The Alternative Methodology application process gives processors (PR) and/or recycling centers (RC) the ability to report material purchases to the Division using an alternative method.

Processors and recyclers must submit a completed application to the Division for the specific methodology for which they are requesting approval. There are three alternative methodologies:

1. Glass Cleaning- An alternative methodology for claiming CRV on loads of glass with greater than 10% contamination [14 CCR, Section 2425 (h)].

2. Material Allocation- An alternative methodology used in lieu of completing a separate shipping report for each delivery of material purchased from multiple curbside programs (CS), dropoff or collection programs (CP), or community service programs (SP) [14 CCR, Section 2425 (g)].

3. Consolidated Shipping Report- An alternative methodology for preparing shipping reports that allows for filing multiple claims on one report with an attached detailed listing of the shipping report (DR-6) information [14 CCR, Section 2090 (f)].

The Division shall consider each proposed alternative methodology application and issue a written approval or denial within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt.

Click on the links below to access your specific alternative methodology applications or find answers to some frequently asked questions.

• Instructions for Submitting Application

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

• Glass Cleaning Methodology Application

• Material Allocation Methodology Application

• Consolidated Shipping Report