Starting Nov. 1, 2013, consumer loads of California Redemption Value (CRV) beverage containers that include non-CRV material will no longer be eligible for refunds at recycling centers in the state.

Fifth District Supervisor Steve Madrone is so frustrated with the recyling and CRV redemption program problems that he semi-seriously suggested dumping bottles and cans on legislators’ doorsteps. “I’m ...

The owners of two recycling centers in California have been ordered to pay more than $2 million in restitution and penalties after a hearing before the California Office of Administrative Hearings ...