Beverage Container Redemption Pilot Project Grant Program (2019-20)

Details
Purpose:
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers a program to provide opportunities for California local government and recycling center operators to improve redemption opportunities for eligible beverage containers and increase recycling rates in unserved convenience zones statewide.
Description:
Eligibility
- Jurisdictions are eligible to apply for pilot project funding. A “Jurisdiction” for the purposes of the Pilot Project Program (CCR Section 2750(a)(2)) means a city or county, or combination of cities or counties, that has the authority to issue or grant permission for certified pilot project recyclers to operate in the designated pilot project area.
- Jurisdictions must have received approval from CalRecycle to operate a pilot project through the pilot project approval process.
- Authorized Pilot Project Recycler
- A Pilot Project Recycler must be authorized by the Pilot Project Jurisdiction to operate in the pilot project area.
- A Pilot Project Recycler must be certified by CalRecycle to operate in the pilot project area.
- The request for funding will consist of a proposed Budget and Work Plan.
Projects
- Pilot projects may be at residential, commercial, or public locations in an approved pilot project area.
- The pilot project program allows for numerous possibilities and flexibility for methods of redemption, including, but not limited to:
- Stationary drop off locations that allow consumers to deposit beverage containers in a locked and secure drop off bin and pay consumers the California Redemption Value after the containers have been inspected.
- Mobile pilot projects.
- A pilot project rotating between a few specific locations during the week.
Resolution Required
For additional grant specific information, visit https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/bevcontainer/grants/bevcontainer/fy201920
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Business
- Public Agency
Jurisdictions are eligible to apply for pilot project funding. Authorized Pilot Project Recycler A Pilot Project Recycler must be authorized by the Pilot Project Jurisdiction to operate in the pilot project area. A Pilot Project Recycler must be certified by CalRecycle to operate in the pilot project area. The request for funding will consist of a proposed Budget and Work Plan.
Eligible Geographies:
Pilot projects may be at residential, commercial, or public locations in an approved pilot project area
Important Dates
Funding Details
How to Apply
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.
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