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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I Sort My Recyclables On-Site?

All bottles and cans must be sorted before arriving. No sorting on the property.

Are There Any Load Limits?

Daily load limits of empty CRV beverage containers are 100 pounds each for aluminum and plastic and 1,000 pounds for glass.

What Are the Requirements to Receive Payment?

California driver's license or vehicle plate number is required for transactions over $100.

How Do Inspection Requirements Work?

When materials are received from customers, the recycling center attendant must determine if it is eligible for refund value, and if it is, the attendant must also establish how much of the load qualifies for California Refund Value (CRV).

An empty beverage container is eligible for refund value if all of the following requirements are satisfied:

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  • The container is made of aluminum, glass, plastic, or bimetal.

  • The container has been opened.

  • Contamination has been removed (the container cannot contain sand, rocks, cigarettes, etc.).

  • The CRV message is on the beverage container.

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