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California's Bottle & Can Recycling Law - The Bottle Bill

California's Bottle Bill is one of the nation's most successful litter and pollution reduction programs.  Since 1988, Californians have recycled more than 10 million tons of aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers. No other recycling program or policy in this state has resulted in higher recycling levels, and no program of its kind in the country has been found to be more cost effective.

Take Action: Tell the Governor and Legislature to Adopt CAW's Plan to Restore the Bottle Bill!

 


icon_caw_top_priority Our Top Priority Legislation

SB 920 (Yee) - White Pages Opt In

Summary. Prohibit landline phone providers from distributing “white pages” telephone listing directories to California residents. White Pages will still be provided for free, upon request of the resident. Position and Status. CAW Supports.

SB 402 (Wolk) Strengthening California's Bottle Bill
Update: SB 402 was vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger on Oct 11. Read veto message and CAW response.

Summary. Balances the Bottle Bill Fund by ending program exemptions and decreasing the 10 cent CRV threshold to 20 ounces from 24 ounces, ending the exemption given to non-bottle-and-can beverage containers, and other measures.

Position and Status. CAW Supports.  SB 402 was vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger on Oct 11.  Read veto message and CAW response. Previously, SB 402 received a 58-16 vote in the Assembly and a 22-14 vote in the Senate and a 8-0 vote in Assembly Natural Resources on Sep 11.

AB 473 (Blumenfield) - Multifamily Recycling
Update: AB 473 was vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger on Oct 11. Veto Message.

Summary. Provides a residential recycling opportunity for more than 7.1 million Californians residing in more than 2.4 million multifamily dwelling units.

Position and Status. CAW Supports. AB 473 was vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger on Oct. 11.  AB 473 previously has passed both houses of the legislature, as well as the Assembly and Senate Policy and Fiscal Committees.

 


Actions

Tell the Governor and Legislature to Save the Bottle Bill!

California's Bottle Bill is in trouble!  Dozens of recycling centers have closed so far, and more closures are coming.  Tell the Governor and Legislature they need to fix the Bottle Bill by adopting CAW's 3 point plan.

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