Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program

The City and County Payment Program funds beverage container recycling projects implemented by cities and counties to help reach the state’s 80% recycling goal.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include cities, counties, or cities and counties in California, as identified by the California Department of Finance, unless otherwise determined by CalRecycle.

Funding

  • $10.5 million available every fiscal year.
  • Cities are eligible to receive a minimum of $5,000
  • Counties are eligible to receive a minimum of $10,000 per award.
  • The calculation is based on the population in the:
    • Incorporated areas of a city or city and county
    • Unincorporated area of a county as of January 1. 
      (Department of Finance E-1 Population Estimates for cities, Counties and the State with Annual Percentage Change)

For more information about the Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program, contact Blair.McIntosh@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Eligible costs include:

  • Bins/Litter Reduction
    • Purchase of:
      • Beverage container recycling bins.
      • Permanently-attached, multi-material recycling bins that include beverage container recycling.
    • Litter reduction activities that include recycling beverage containers.
  • Water Refill Stations
    • Expenses to install or replace water refill station infrastructure, plumbing, maintenance, attachments, education & outreach, or modifications.
  • Advertising/Promotion
    • Send materials for prior approval from your CalRecycle Regional Representative.
  •  Education/Outreach
    • Send materials for prior approval from your CalRecycle Regional Representative.
  • California Resource Recovery Association Conference
    • Limited to registration and travel for no more than 2 staff.
  • Personnel Hours
    • The Program funds only direct time for increasing beverage container recycling.
  • Litter Clean-up Events
    • Must include beverage containers as part of the waste stream and to be recycled.
    • The program may fund supplies, personnel, and safety items.

Current Grant Cycle

Application materials for fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 were due on January 17, 2024.

Upcoming Grant Cycles

Application materials for FY 2024-25 will tentatively be available August 2024.

How to Apply

Watch for the Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) on either of these two web pages:

Online Applications

CalRecycle grant applications are submitted online through the CalRecycle City/County Annual Payment and Reporting System. City/County Annual Payment and Reporting System (CAPRS).