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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS for ALTERNATIVE METHODOLOGIES
How many alternative
methods are available?
Three.
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Glass
Cleaning Process: An
alternative methodology for claiming
CRV on loads of glass with greater
than 10 percent contamination.
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Material Allocation Process for
Multiple Programs: An
alternative methodology used in lieu
of completing a separate shipping
report for each delivery of material
purchased from multiple curbside
programs, dropoff or collection
programs, and community service
program.
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Consolidated Shipping Reports:
An alternative methodology for
preparing shipping reports that allows
for filing multiple claims on one
report with an attached detailed
listing of the shipping report (DR-6)
information.
Who must complete an
alternative method application?
Any certified
processor or recycling center
operators that wants to report
material purchases to the Division
using a non-standard methodology.
Does the alternative
method need to be approved before it can
be used?
Yes. The Division
must approve your application to use
an alternative methodology before it
is used. Until the application is
approved, operators must comply with
the reporting requirements defined in
statute and regulations.
If my methodology
changes, do I need to submit a new
alternative method application?
Yes. If your
alternative methodology changes, you
will need to submit a new application
to the Division for approval.
How long will it take
for an alternative method application to
be approved or denied?
A written approval
or denial will be issued by the
Division within forty-five (45)
calendar days after receipt of the
application, in accordance with
regulations.
Who can I contact for
additional information on alternative
method applications?
Bill Castillo,
Recycling Specialist, at (916)
323-2271 or
Bill.Castillo@conservation.ca.gov.
GLASS
CLEANING
Who must submit an
application for approval of an
alternative method of cleaning glass?
In accordance with
regulations, any certified processor
purchasing glass from registered
curbside programs (CS), certified
collection programs (CP), including a
“waste reduction facility”, or a
certified community service programs
(SP), where the load has a residual or
other contamination level greater than
10 % of the total weight must request
an alternative method of preparing the
shipping report for payment. (14 CCR
Section 2425)
May any certified
processor apply to clean glass?
Yes. Any certified
processor may clean glass once the
Division approves an alternative
method application for a glass
cleaning process.
Is it a violation of
regulations for a certified processor to
claim California refund value for glass
loads with greater than 10%
contamination without an approved
alternative method application?
Yes. It is a
violation of 14 CCR Section 2425(h).
Do I need to adjust
my DR-6 for loads of glass with less
than 10% contamination?
Yes. A certified
processor must adjust each DR 6 for
contamination regardless of the level
of contamination.
How do I fill out the
DR 6 to account for contamination?
Refer to
http://www.consrv.ca.gov/DOR/Notices/Images/GlassShippingReports.pdf.
MATERIAL ALLOCATION METHOD FOR MULTIPLE
PROGRAMS
Who must submit an
application for approval of an
alternative method to allocate material
to multiple programs?
Certified
processors and recycling center
operators that purchase material from
many curbside programs (CS), dropoff
or collection programs (CP), or
community service programs (SP) during
any one day and want to report
purchases after it has been sorted
instead of submitting multiple
shipping reports for each delivery, as
required by regulations.
How does a material
allocation process for multiple programs
impact my business?
A material
allocation process allows certified
processors and recycling center
operators to prepare shipping reports
for each CS, CP, or SP based on waste
characterization percentages.
Are there specific
requirements for an approved material
allocation process?
Yes.
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The method must
be based on a reasonable allocation
method.
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The
received weight of the material
purchased must be used to calculate
the allocations.
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Operators must
ensure that the weight of rejected
containers, line breakage, and
out-of-state containers is not
included in the allocated weight.
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Operators must
account for each incoming load of
material.
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Operators must
inspect incoming material to verify
that it is eligible for refund value
payments.
CONSOLIDATED SHIPPING REPORTS
Who must apply to use
a consolidated shipping report?
Certified
processors and recycling center
operators that want to summarize their
purchases on one report instead of
submitting multiple shipping reports.
How does the
consolidated shipping report impact the
reporting process?
An approved
consolidated shipping report number
reduces the paperwork that must be
completed by certified operators.
Instead of filing multiple individual
shipping reports (DR6’s), you simply
file one report with a detail listing
of the DR-6 information.
How do I apply for a
consolidated shipping report?
Certified
processors and recycling center
operators must submit a request in
writing (e.g., a letter).
Where do I send my
written request for a consolidated
reporting number?
Consolidated
shipping report requests must be
submitted to the Division at the
following address:
Department of Conservation
Division of Recycling
801 K Street, MS 15-59
Sacramento, CA 95842
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