HANDLING FEE GUIDELINES

WHAT IS A HANDLING FEE, AND WHAT PURPOSE DO HANDLING FEES SERVE, AND HOW MAY A RECYCLER BE ELIGIBLE FOR HANDLING FEE PAYMENTS ?
 

Handling fees are a subsidy from the Department to convenience zone recyclers derived from the fund.  These monies are derived from unredeemed containers, not the public trust. Handling fees are designed to subsidize convenience zone-based recyclers to promote a wider geographic dispersal than would be possible if unassisted. A recycler may be eligible for handling fees if the following conditions are met based on PRC 14514.7 and PRC 14525.5.1, including but not limited to:

• The recycler is certified and redeems all CRV container types.

• The recycler is the only recycler in a convenience zone.

• The convenience zone in which the recycler is located has active status.

• If the recycler is a for-profit business and operating in an urban area, the recycler must be located on-site, or adjacent to, a beverage dealer. This naturally includes the supermarket that defines the convenience zone.

•  If the recycling center is located in a rural area, they can be located anywhere inside the convenience zone.

• The recycler accurately completes the shipping forms to IKON, as is required by the Department.

For a more in depth description of handling fees and qualification requirements, please read the following information:

•  Handling Fee Guidelines
• Handling Fee Guidelines effective July 1, 2008 (6/3/08) (PDF)

Further information on the handling fee process can be obtained by contacting Nancy Manfred at (916) 322-4166 or nancy.manfred@conservation.ca.gov

• HANDLING FEES
  -NOTICE: TO: All Interested Parties
  Subject: Handling Fee Changes Effective July 1, 2008 (5/22/08) (PDF)
• Handling Fee Topics of Concern July 1, 2008 Changes (5/21/08)(PDF)
• Processing Fee and Handling Fee Cost Surveys Workshop Presentation (5/21/08)(PDF)