Where can I recycle my nonbeverage container plastics?
Recycling centers are not required to accept non-beverage container plastic bottles such as detergent bottles because no California Refund Value (CRV) is paid by consumers on these bottles. In order for CRV to apply to a container, it must contain a beverage such as soda, beer, water or juice. However, since these bottles are made out of the same type of plastic as beverage bottles and they can be recycled together, many recycling centers and curbside recycling programs will accept them as a donation.
