Every three years, CalRecycle is required to review and may adjust the carpet stewardship program recycling rate and program goals, based on information included in carpet stewardship plans and annual reports, and any other relevant information (PRC section 42972.2(b)).
The table below provides a summary of the carpet stewardship program baselines and annual goals for calendar years 2023 to 2027. CARE is required to achieve the goals set, as well as other goals set in its plan.
| Metric | Baseline | 2023 Goal | 2024 Goal | 2025 Goal | 2026 Goal | 2027 Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling Rate | 27.9% | 31% | 34% | 37% | 41% | 45% |
| Recycling Efficiency Rate | 76.4% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Collection Rate | 36.4% | 41% | 45% | 50% | 55% | 60% |
| Public Access to Drop-off Sites One public drop-off site per specified population increment in each county (minimum of one public drop-off site per county) | 51 out of 58 counties had one site per 500,000 residents in each county, with a minimum of one per county | One site per 500,000 residents in each county (minimum of one per county) | One site per 450,000 residents in each county (minimum of one per county) | One site per 425,000 residents in each county (minimum of one per county) | One site per 400,000 residents in each county (minimum of one per county) | One site per 375,000 residents in each county (minimum of one per county) |
| Flooring Professional Proximity Percentage of residents within 15 miles of a location that accepts carpet from all flooring professionals | 72% | 75% | 78% | 82% | 86% | 90% |
2022 Carpet Stewardship Program Goals Process
For more information, contact carpet@calrecycle.ca.gov.