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 August 30, 2025, CARE submitted its 2024 Annual Report to CalRecycle. Visit CalRecycle’s Carpet Annual Reporting page for more information.
- On July 31, 2025, CARE provided an errata memorandum to CalRecycle. The errata memorandum corrects metrics for 2019 to 2023 that were impacted by an error that CARE identified regarding the methodology it used to calculate the total pounds of carpet its program collected, which CARE refers to as “gross collections.” CalRecycle is reviewing CARE’s errata memorandum and will determine if any further action is needed.
- On May 27, 2025, CalRecycle’s director determined CalRecycle will maintain the California Carpet Stewardship Program goals through 2027 following CalRecycle’s 2025 review.
- 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
%
of discarded carpet was recycled
pounds of carpet collected
%
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.