Bill > SB633

This bill amends California's Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act to enhance reporting requirements for beverage manufacturers using plastic containers subject to the California Redemption Value (CRV). Beginning March 1, 2027, manufacturers will be required to report to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) the amount of imported postconsumer recycled plastic used in their beverage containers, specifying the country of origin. Additionally, manufacturers must provide proof that their postconsumer recycled content has been validated by a third party using the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) standard or an equivalent approved standard. The department will be required to post this information on its website in an aggregated form, and the unaggregated details will be exempt from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act to protect proprietary information and prevent potential competitive disadvantages. The bill also includes a provision that limits the current version of the section to remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, at which point the new, more detailed reporting requirements will become operative. By expanding reporting obligations and creating potential new reporting violations, the bill technically creates a state-mandated local program, though no specific reimbursement is required.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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