Registration

How to Become Registered

Distributors and Manufacturers of beverages covered by The California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (Act) are required to make redemption and/or processing fee payments to the Division of Recycling (Division). The Division issues identification numbers and monitors monthly reports from distributors and beverage manufacturers for compliance with the law.

In order to obtain an identification number, the Division needs to determine who is paying the California Redemption Value (CRV) and/or Processing fees (PF). We do this by asking questions about where the beverages are purchased from and to whom they are sold. Click here to view our registration worksheet. You can print out, complete and fax back to us at (916) 327-2787 to speed up the registration process.

Call (916) 323-1835 to start the registration process. Please have your corporate information ready, including your corporate documents and Federal ID number.

Beverages and Container Types “In” the Program

Beverage types that are considered “in” the program are

• Beer and Malt Beverages

•  Wine Coolers and distilled spirit coolers

• Carbonated Fruit Drinks

• Noncarbonated Fruit drinks that contain any percentage of fruit juice

• Carbonated water, including soda and carbonated mineral water

• Coffee and tea beverages

• Noncarbonated water, including noncarbonated mineral water

• Carbonated soft drinks

• Noncarbonated Soft Drink

• Vegetable Juice (16oz and under only)

• “Sport” drinks

Container types that are considered “in” the program are

Click here to see a partial listing of specific products that have been determined “in” and “out” of the program.

The requirements listed above do not cover every aspect of the law. It is the responsibility of the beverage manufacturer and distributor to read and understand the statute and all applicable regulations. Failure to comply with the statute and/or regulations may result in fines and possible civil penalties. If you need clarification, please call the Client Services Section at (916) 323-1835.