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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling funds allocated in the State of California's FY 2025-26 budget in the amount of $16,446 to support beverage container recycling programs in South San Francisco and authorizing the fiscal year 2025-26 revenue budget adjustment pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 26.041. (Marissa Garren, Management Analyst II)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling funds allocated in the State of California's fiscal year 2025-26 budget in the amount of $16,446 to support beverage container recycling programs in South San Francisco and authorizing the fiscal year 2025-26 revenue budget adjustment pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 26.041.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
CalRecycle administers the Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 14581(a)(3)(A) of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. For fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, CalRecycle is distributing $10.5 million to eligible cities and counties to support beverage container recycling and litter-cleanup activities. The goal of the program is to reach and maintain an 80 percent statewide recycling rate for California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers, including aluminum, glass, plastic, and bi-metal.
Each jurisdiction's allocation is based on its incorporated population as of January 1, 2023 (Department of Finance E-1 Population Estimates). A City Council-adopted resolution authorizing the application is required for participation.
Since FY 2005-06, the City of South San Francisco has utilized these funds to enhance local recycling programs, including purchasing multi-stream waste and recycling receptacles in the downtown area, Brentwood Shopping Center, city parks, an...
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