CRV Prices

California minimum CRV redemption rates effective January 1, 2026

MaterialMinimum Per Pound RatePayment by CountEligibility Notes
Aluminum$1.66 / lb$0.05 (<24 oz) or $0.10 (>=24 oz)Eligible CRV beverage containers only.
Glass$0.101 / lb$0.05 (<24 oz) or $0.10 (>=24 oz)Eligible CRV beverage containers only.
#1 PET$1.46 / lb$0.05 (<24 oz) or $0.10 (>=24 oz)Eligible CRV beverage containers only.
#2 HDPE$0.67 / lb$0.05 (<24 oz) or $0.10 (>=24 oz)Eligible CRV beverage containers only.
#3 PVC$0.48 / lb$0.05 (<24 oz) or $0.10 (>=24 oz)Eligible CRV beverage containers only.
#4 LDPE$1.98 / lb$0.05 (<24 oz) or $0.10 (>=24 oz)Eligible CRV beverage containers only.
#5 PP$0.560 / lb$0.05 (<24 oz) or $0.10 (>=24 oz)Eligible CRV beverage containers only.
#6 PS$5.45 / lb$0.05 (<24 oz) or $0.10 (>=24 oz)Eligible CRV beverage containers only.
#7 Other Plastic$0.31 / lb$0.05 (<24 oz) or $0.10 (>=24 oz)Eligible CRV beverage containers only.
Bi-Metal$0.43 / lb$0.05 (<24 oz) or $0.10 (>=24 oz)Eligible CRV beverage containers only.
WDS Multi-Layer Pouch$4.350 / lb$0.25 eachEligible wine and distilled spirits CRV containers.
WDS Bag-in-Box$0.38 / lb$0.25 eachEligible wine and distilled spirits CRV containers.
WDS Paperboard Carton$4.26 / lb$0.25 eachEligible wine and distilled spirits CRV containers.

Current Pricing Notes

  • Eligible CRV containers are paid in cash on site.
  • Rates shown reflect California minimum CRV redemption rates effective January 1, 2026.
  • Customers may request payment by count for up to 50 CRV containers of each material type per transaction.
  • Wine and distilled spirits bag-in-box, paperboard carton, and multi-layer pouch containers may be paid by count for up to 25 containers of each material type per transaction.
  • Check the materials page if you want a quick overview of what qualifies for CRV redemption.
  • Containers must be eligible CRV beverage containers and free of liquid or other contamination.