SB 332 expands the original bill by including non-carbonated beverage containers in the CRV tax. It is estimated that over 2 billion additional beverage containers will carry the CRV tax beginning in the year 2000. Public education provides outreach programs appropriate to youth, schools, civic organizations, communities and businesses comprised of varying socioeconomic backgrounds. It also provides technical support to public agencies through the promotion of, and assistance for, new and existing programs related to source reduction, recycling and proper disposal. MCAG also participates in local committees, including the Recycling Market Development Zone committee, Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, Central CA Recycling Coordinators, and MCAG Technical Review Board, Solid Waste Policy Board and Governing Board.
Tasks cover regional recycling, litter cleanup and public education programs.
To develop and implement regional recycling programs that target CRV beverage containers.