Why no recycle?

[JasonS]

Originally Posted by AZ_Rookie

Is there an actual statute for this?

Just search Google for "Recycling Fraud" all the stories are about people transporting truck loads though not just a bag or 2 but even redeeming 1 can would still be considered fraud in you bought it in az

[AZ_Rookie]

Originally Posted by JasonS

Just search Google for "Recycling Fraud" all the stories are about people transporting truck loads though not just a bag or 2 but even redeeming 1 can would still be considered fraud in you bought it in az

So in other words you can't cite the statute that supports your claim that its illegal. Okay, got it - thanks.

[JasonS]

Originally Posted by AZ_Rookie

So in other words you can't cite the statute that supports your claim that its illegal. Okay, got it - thanks.

https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releas...ole-35-million

It's fraud,sorry I don't have the exact statute.

Conviction of redemption fraud and the importation of recyclable materials is a felony if the redemption amount is over $400.

It doesn't say but less then $400 must be a misdemeanor. But it's possible they allow you to commit $399 worth of fraud with no consequences.

Also this could be a fake news site, don't know nowadays..

[JasonS]

Originally Posted by AZ_Rookie

So in other words you can't cite the statute that supports your claim that its illegal. Okay, got it - thanks.

California Beverage Container Recycling & Litter Reduction Act
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Publica...8/20131478.pdf

Section 8.5

§14595. The Legislature finds and
declares that the redemption of
beverage container material imported
from out of state, previously redeemed
containers, rejected containers, and
line breakage presents a significant
threat to the integrity of the beverage
container recycling program and fund.
It is therefore the intent of the
Legislature that no refund value or
other recycling program payments be
paid to any person for this material. It
is further the intent of the Legislature
that any person participating in
conduct intended to defraud the state's
beverage container recycling program
shall be held accountable for that
conduct.


Hopefully this is acceptable to you..

[AZ_Rookie]

^^^ both posts/sources are beneficial - thanks

[Voebe]

Originally Posted by MountainGuy74

Recently moved here from Southern California and have always saved aluminum cans and plastic water bottles. I'd take them in when I collected a few large trash bags full and recycle them for $30-$40 each visit to the recycling center.

I've been saving them here in Phoenix ever since I moved in July and have quite a few bags but when I try and find a place that recycles I find out they only pay 30 cents or so per pound compared to $2 per pound in CA for aluminum and about $1.25 per lb on plastic. Am I not looking in the right area or does AZ really not recycle? At the current AZ rate I think I'll just take them back with me when I go visit family back in CA rather than just throw them away here.

Anyone information would be appreciated.

I can't answer the specifics, but Phoenix has never been too interested in re-cycling. Arizona has never been much interested in any environmental issues, except as relates to land. That's why they don't care much about water waste, public transit, etc.