Questions about the Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program grant application are accepted in writing only, no later than September 4, 2025. Similar or related questions may be grouped together or reworded for clarity and responded to as one question.
All questions and answers will be posted during the application period and are subject to updates. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check this website for the latest information regarding this grant cycle.
General | Eligibility | Funding | Application
General
- Can you clarify the definition of a glass beverage container as it pertains to the final product of the glass cullet?
California Public Resources Code Section 14505 defines “beverage container” as a single separate bottle, can, jar, carton, or other beverage container receptacle, however denominated, in which a beverage is sold, and which is constructed of metal, glass, or plastic, or other material, or any combination of these materials. “Beverage container” does not include cups or other similar open or loosely sealed receptacles.
Additionally, California Public Resources Code Section 14513 defines “glass beverage container” as a beverage container which has a body consisting primarily of glass.
The Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program is specific to processing glass cullet to be used in the making of new glass beverage containers.
- Is “stemware” considered a beverage container?
No, stemware is not considered a beverage container as defined above.
Eligibility
- Are Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) or secondary MRFs who operate curbside and/or collection programs and intend to use these funds to install equipment that will clean glass to greater than 90% glass qualify for this grant money?
No, only certified glass cullet processors are eligible for funding. Additionally, equipment purchased with the grant funds must be located at the processing facility.
Funding
No questions at this time.
Application
No questions at this time.