WHAT IS CALIFORNIA REFUND VALUE?
California Refund Value (CRV) is the amount paid by consumers at the checkout
stand and paid back to consumers when they recycle eligible aluminum, plastic,
glass and bi-metal beverage containers at certified recycling centers. The
minimum refund value established for each type of eligible beverage container is
5 cents for each container under 24 ounces and 10 cents for each container 24
ounces or greater.
How much can you get for a bottle or can?
- 5¢ for containers less than 24 ounces
- 10¢ for containers 24 ounces and larger
PAYMENT OF CALIFORNIA REFUND VALUE EFFECTIVE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 2500(e), requires
recycling centers to post the following refund prices by weight or
by container and by material type.
|
Material Type |
(A)
Segregated Containers Per Pound |
(B)*
Fully Segregated Per Pound |
(C)*
Commingled Per Pound |
| Aluminum
|
28.2 |
$ 1.55 |
$ 1.51 |
| Glass |
1.90 |
$0.105 |
$0.076 |
| #1 PET Plastic |
14.3 |
$0.91 |
$0.72 |
| #2 HDPE (High Density
Polyethylene) |
5.9 |
$0.50 |
$0.20 |
| #3 PVC (Vinyl) |
9.2 |
$0.46 |
Segregated Only |
| #4 LDPE (Low Density
Polyethylene) |
37.8 |
$1.89 |
Segregated Only |
| #5 PP (Polypropylene) |
3.2 |
$0.31 |
Segregated Only |
| #6 PS (Polystyrene) |
82.1 |
$4.11 |
Segregated Only |
| #7 Other (includes
pouches and unspecified resins) |
5.0 |
$0.38 |
Segregated Only |
|
Bimetal |
4.7 |
$0.25 |
Segregated Only |
Note: Above specified prices show
the minimum price per pound some locations may have higher prices.
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