Carpet Materials Management
California’s Carpet Stewardship Program ensures postconsumer carpet is reused, recycled, or properly disposed. CalRecycle oversees the program, which is run by Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), the nonprofit stewardship organization created by carpet manufacturers.
Program News
- On January 23, 2026, CalRecycle’s director disapproved CARE’s Differential Assessments Plan Amendment. CARE must resubmit its Differential Assessments Plan Amendment to CalRecycle by March 24, 2026. Visit CalRecycle’s Carpet Stewardship Plan Page for more information.
- For other recent program activities, see the Carpet Program Status page.
Read about the carpet law (see Public Resources Code sections 42968 to 42968.8 and 42970 to 42983.5) and regulations and program goals.
Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE)
CARE is required to submit:
- A plan that describes how it will run the program.
- Annual reports summarizing program activities.
The Carpet Stewardship Program Advisory Committee provides comments and recommendations to CARE and CalRecycle prior to CARE’s submittal of plans, plan amendments, and annual reports.
Where Do I Recycle Carpet?
CARE’s locator tool can help you find a drop-off site near you.
2023 Program Highlights
public drop-off sites statewide
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of discarded carpet was recycled
pounds of carpet collected
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of carpet collected was recycled
postconsumer carpet products in the marketplace
Carpet Stewardship Information
Collectors and Processors
Installers and Consumers
Manufacturers, Retailers, and Wholesalers
More Information
- CalRecycle Carpet Public Notices
- For general carpet program information, contact: Carpet@calrecycle.ca.gov
- To report a suspected issue, contact: CarpetEnforcement@calrecycle.ca.gov
- CalRecycle Enforcement Staff
- Contact CARE: CA@carpetrecovery.org
For more information, contact Carpet@calrecycle.ca.gov.