Redemption Innovation Grant Program

All projects must be located within an unserved zone, or no zone, at time of award unless either of the following exceptions apply: · The applicant is the recycling center currently serving the zone. · They are the sole recycling center within the zone. Eligible projects include: · Bag Drop Recycling Center Programs. A Bag Drop Recycling Center Program is one that is certified under Section 2045 of the California Code of Regulations to utilize a Bag Drop Receptacle.  “Bag drop receptacle” means a recycling mechanism at which consumers can drop off empty beverage containers for redemption in a sealed bag, sealed box, or other sealed receptacle. · Mobile Unit Programs. A Mobile Unit Program is one where a Certified Recycling Center collects empty beverage containers at a location or locations other than the location identified on their certificate.  Collection can be done using a mobile unit, reverse funding machine, or bag drop receptacle. · Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) Programs.  An RVM program is one in which RVM units will be purchased by a Certified Recycling Center for installation and use at their Certified Recycling Center, or at a separate location if independently certified under Chapter 5 of Division 2, of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. · Re-establishment of Recycling Centers Due to Destruction from Wildfires.  Funds from this cycle may be used to re-establish Recycling Centers that had been destroyed or experienced damages due to a wildfire within the preceding ten years. · Setting up a new Recycling Center or updating an existing Recycling Center that uses an innovative method of redemption. Funds from this cycle may be used to establish a new Recycling Center or update an existing Recycling Center that uses an innovative method of redemption (i.e., RVM or bag-drop).  This does not include purchasing land or buildings, or paying for construction costs, unless the construction costs are related to retrofitting equipment. All projects must comply with adopted regulations and requirements.  Applicants may submit only one (1) application which may include multiple project types.