From RePlanet to Story Road Recycling: 12+ Years of CalRecycle CRV Software Partnership
Story Road Recycling LLC · 1303 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95122 · (408) 806-3881 · storyroadrecycling.com
Open Mon–Thu 9AM–5PM · Sat 7AM–5PM · Sun 9AM–4PM · Closed Fridays
A 37-Year Industry Veteran's Software Standard
When Ralph H. Alcantar Jr. evaluates software for his recycling operation, he does so with an authority that few in the industry can match. With 37 years spanning Multi-Unit Processor operations, Recycling Center Operations, Logistics, and Commodity Sales VP roles, Ralph has seen every generation of recycling software.
His current business — Story Road Recycling LLC, a high-volume CalRecycle-certified Recycling Service Center in San Jose, California — opened in 2019 with approximately 20 employees and the tagline "Changing Recycling." Before opening Story Road, Ralph held senior roles with RePlanet, one of California's largest CRV redemption networks.
When Ralph left RePlanet and built Story Road from the ground up, he already knew exactly which CRV software platform he would trust with his new business.
"There is no other software I would consider for our current operation."
That software is WeighPay 180.
The RePlanet Connection: Where This Partnership Began
The WeighPay–Story Road Recycling relationship traces back to 2012 — during the RePlanet era — a period when CalRecycle's CRV program was growing rapidly and the demands on recycling center software were intensifying along with it.
California's CRV program is one of the most regulated beverage container recycling frameworks in the country. The DR6 and DR14 reports alone require precise container-level accounting, accurate weight data, and submission-ready documentation every single month.
"WeighPay has been a pioneer in customization for legislative reporting requirements and we have worked with WeighPay for several years for continued program enhancements."
When Ralph transitioned to Story Road, the partnership continued without a beat.
Story Road Today: High-Traffic CRV in San Jose's East Side
Located at 1303 Story Rd in San Jose's 95122 zip code, Story Road Recycling processes the full spectrum of CRV containers accepted by the California program:
- Aluminum cans — by count (up to 50) or by weight
- Plastic bottles (PET, HDPE) — crushed or whole, label/CRV visible
- Glass bottles — whole, with visible CRV marking
- Bi-metal containers
The center operates 7 days a week (closed Fridays), with early Saturday opening at 7:00 AM for customers who want to drop off before the weekend rush. A mini-store on site serves the surrounding community.
The facility features modern hand-wash stations, clearly posted CRV rate boards, and multi-language guides in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese — reflecting the diverse community Story Road serves.
What WeighPay 180 Delivers for High-Traffic CRV Operations
Live DR6 Cutoff Report — Real-Time Shipping Dashboard
WeighPay's real-time DR6 Cutoff Report gives Story Road a live view of shipping documentation as the month progresses. When it's time to submit to CalRecycle, the report is already complete and submission-ready.
DR6 and DR14 Monthly Reporting — Auto-Generated, Submission-Ready
CalRecycle's DR6 and DR14 monthly reports are auto-generated by WeighPay 180 in the exact format CalRecycle requires. No manual compilation, no spreadsheet exports, no last-minute data entry.
Container Operations — All Material Types, All Processing Modes
Story Road processes glass, plastic PET and HDPE, aluminum cans, and bi-metal containers. WeighPay 180 supports both weight-mode and count-mode processing, plus bag-drop, sort-and-process, and manual-entry workflows.
Cash Drawer Integration — Precision Pay-Outs at Every Register
WeighPay 180's integrated cash drawer management auto-opens on redemption completion, logs every pay-out, and maintains a complete reconciliation trail across every shift and register. For high-traffic operations, WeighPay also integrates with ATM cash dispensers.
Unlimited Registers and Workstations — No Bottlenecks
WeighPay 180 supports unlimited registers and workstations without per-seat licensing fees. Every lane operates independently.
"Our business would not be able to handle high traffic counts without this software in place and help us achieve our key performance metrics."
Ralph's Full Testimonial
"I have a 37-year history in the recycling industry as a Multi Unit-Processor, Recycling Center Operator, Logistics and Commodity Sales VP. There is no other software I would consider for our current operation. The reliability of WeighPay is remarkable and provides all aspects of reporting needed for our Recycling Service Center. WeighPay has been a pioneer in customization for legislative reporting requirements and we have worked with WeighPay for several years for continued program enhancements. Our business would not be able to handle high traffic counts without this software in place and help us achieve our key performance metrics in place. They also have excellent technical support staff that are responsive to our needs."
— Ralph H. Alcantar Jr., Owner, Story Road Recycling LLC
WeighPay 180: Built Specifically for California CRV Operations
WeighPay 180 is purpose-built for California bottle and can recycling operations —talk to Sarah for the rate card after qualification—. It includes live DR6 Cutoff Dashboard, auto-generated DR6 and DR14 reports, unlimited container processing, cash drawer integration, ATM cash dispense, CRV rate auto-calculation, and multi-location management.
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