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 bevcontainergrants@calrecycle.ca.gov.

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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) 2024-25 were due on November 19, 2024.

Upcoming Grant Cycles

Awarded Grant Cycles

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).