California Bottle Bill

AB2020 Legistlation enacted in 1987

Stated Goal:

80% Recycling Rate
Reduce Litter
Increase landfill diversion

Bill expanded January 2000 to include juice, water, non-carbonated drinks. Wine and distilled spirits continue to be excluded. Click here for the complete recyclables list.

10 Billion containers recycled (16 Billion sold) in 2000.

Recycle Rate in 2000 for all containers were 61%

1755 zones currently served
217 zones currently unserved

Convenience Zones created by supermarkets with annual revenues over $2 million

Convenience Zones cover � mile radius around store

Benefits of California Bottle Bill

Self sustaining program
No General Fund monies used
Provides geological diverse locations for public to recycle
Provides opportunity to recycle near where beverages were purchased

Californians Set State's All-Time Record for Bottle and Can Recycling in 2004

Sacramento, CA - The state's Department of Conservation released statistics today that show Californians recycled at an all-time high in 2004, giving a new lease on life to a total of 12 billion aluminum, glass and plastic California

California Launches One-of-a-Kind Beverage Container Recycling Initiative

Sacramento, CA � The California Department of Conservation will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Earth Day with the launch of a "Recycling Starter Kit" designed to increase recycling opportunities in businesses statewide. The