How to Recycle Glass Bottles in California

Recycling glass in California can help the environment and your wallet.

The state of California encourages its residents to recycle. The state offers California Redemption Value for all products that fall under the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. Glass bottles in the state can be gathered and taken to any recycling center near you if they are labeled "CRV," "California Redemption Value" or "California Cash Refund." Glass containers weighing less than 24 oz. are worth 5 cents and containers weighing more than 24 oz. yield 10 cents each when recycled.

Instructions

1. Collect your bottles into a container to transport them to a recycling center. You can place the bottles in any type of bag or other container.

2. Visit the recycling center near your home. Use the link in Resources to find a center in your zip code.

3. Provide the recycling center staff your bottles for weighing. If you are recycling multiple bottles, your items will be weighed and you will be paid based on the weight of the bottles.

References

• CalRecycle: Beverage container recycling
• Bottles and cans: Recycling 101
• Bottles and cans: Facts

Resources

• Bottle and Cans: Recycle location finder