A per-container deposit California consumers pay when buying eligible beverages and recover when returning empties to a certified recycling center.
## What is CRV? The **California Redemption Value (CRV)** is a state-mandated deposit (5¢ for containers under 24 oz, 10¢ for 24 oz and larger) added to the price of most beverage containers sold in California. Consumers reclaim that deposit by returning the empties to a state-certified recycling center. ## Why it matters for scrap yards & bottle recyclers - Operators must hold a **CalRecycle certification** and report monthly on every transaction. - Each redemption is tied to a specific **material type, weight, and segregated load type** (HDPE, PET, aluminum cans, glass, bi-metal). - The state reimburses the operator at processing payment rates that change quarterly. ## Compliance reporting CalRecycle requires the **DR-6** (Recycler) and **DR-14** (Processor) monthly reports — both submitted electronically with full line-item detail. ## How WeighPay handles CRV WeighPay's CRV module auto-segregates loads by material, calculates payouts at current state rates, prints CalRecycle-compliant receipts, and one-click generates DR-6/DR-14 submissions.