Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
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- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Amount
- $250,000 - $4,000,000
- Closes
- Oct 29, 2026 (in 35 days)
Amount
$250,000 - $4,000,000
Who can apply
Businesses of many sizes and Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
Eligible applicants are: -Certified Recycling Centers (RC) -Certified Collection/Drop off Programs (CP) -Certified Community Service Programs (SP) -Local Government (cities, counties, or cities and counties) as defined in PRC section 30109. Applicants that seek to pay out CRV for the collected glass, must be a Certified Recycling Center, and meet the requirements of Section 2525(k) of the California Code of Regulations.
About this opportunity
In order to facilitate increased recycling of empty glass beverage containers in the state, the department shall create the Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program shall be to assist in funding regional pilot programs furnishing bins for collection of empty glass beverage containers from restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. Grants provided under this program may be used for any of the following: 1. Purchase of bins for the collection of empty glass beverage containers at restaurants and other on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. 2. Collection and consolidation of contents from the bins. 3. Transp...