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Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Closed
Application Opens TBD
Deadline TBD
Geography Private entities must be authorized to conduct business in the State of California, by either being registered and in good standing with the California Secretary of State as a business located in California, being registered as a foreign (out-of-state or out-of-country) business or processing a business license issued by a California city, county, or city and county.
Eligible Applicants
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Overview

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 101 (Chapter 12, Skinner, Budget Act of 2023).  The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for reverse vending machines for Dealers to meet requirements of Public Resources Code 14578 (a)(1), commonly referred to as Option 1. Eligible applicants include: Dealers. A retail establishment in an unserved convenience zone which offers the sale of beverages in beverage containers to consumers that is required to redeem in-store (Option 1).  These entities are not required to be certified as a recycling center.  All Dealers must submit an affidavit to CalRecycle that states they choose to redeem in-store prior to the issuance of the...

Funding Information

$21,000,000

Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Contact Information

Email:

Phone: 916-341-6244

Next Steps

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Data Source & Verification

Source: calrecycle.ca.gov
Last Verified: Jan 11, 2026, 1:38 AM
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