CalRecycle Grant Funded Jurisdiction Projects - 2210

To assist in the implementation of Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) grant funded programs meant to promote the recycling of CRV containers and litter abatement. These programs are selected by member jurisdictions and must have measurable results.

Since 1999, the regional agency has voted to have the Solid Waste Regional Recycling and Public Education Program develop and implement beverage container recycling and litter reduction programs pursuant to SB 332, Bottle Bill Expansion Legislation. Each year the DOC has provided funding to jurisdictions to implement programs with the expectation of increasing CRV beverage container recycling and reducing litter in the state. In the 2008-09 funding cycle, Merced County jurisdictions were awarded approximately $73,404. For 2009-10 jurisdictions were not awarded funds due to the State budget deficit. However, remaining funds from previous funding cycles are available.