California Governor Newsom Approves Revised Bottle Recycling Law

California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved changes to the state's bottle recycling law, expanding it to include containers of 100 percent fruit juice and vegetable juice. The update aims to increase the number of containers recycled, reduce plastic and glass waste in landfills, and stabilize the recycling market. The bill also provides ongoing funding for rural recycling options, adjusts payment calculations for recyclers to a quarterly schedule, improves transparency on recycling metrics, and allows for critical efficiency improvements. The changes are expected to support the state's recycling goals and benefit underserved communities.