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California Redemption Value (CRV)

What is California Redemption Value (CRV)? 

Consumers pay a California Redemption Value (CRV) fee when they purchase beverages and receive CRV refunds when they redeem containers at a recycling center or retailer (called a dealer in the program).

CRV eligible beverages are packaged in:

  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Plastic
  • Bi-metal

*Effective January 1, 2024, this includes beverage containers that are boxes, bladders or pouches containing wine, distilled spirits, wine coolers, or distilled spirit coolers.

The CRV refunds are:

  • 5 cents for containers less than 24 ounces
  • 10 cents for containers 24 ounces or larger

*Effective January 1, 2024, 25 cents for boxes, bladders or pouches containing wine, distilled spirits, wine coolers, or distilled spirit coolers. 

 

Search for Beverage Container Recycling Centers in SLO County

Search for an In-Store CRV Redemption Center in SLO County

For more information visit California's CalRecycle website

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