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Report regarding a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the submittal of a funding request to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for Beverage Container Recycling funds allocated in the State of California’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget in the amount of $16,380 to support beverage container recycling programs in South San Francisco and authorizing the fiscal year 2026-27 revenue budget adjustment pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 27.020.
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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 2026-27 budget in the amount of $16,380 to support beverage container recycling programs in South San Francisco and authorizing the fiscal year 2026-27 revenue budget adjustment pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 27.020.
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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) 2026-27, 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 containers.
Each jurisdiction’s allocation is based on its incorporated population as of January 1, 2023 according to the 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 the ...
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