WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

AB 899

Beverage containers: recycled glass: market development.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rhodesia Ransom

AB 899 - Beverage containers: recycled glass: market development OverviewBill Number: AB 899 Title: Beverage containers: recycled glass: market developmentStatus: Chaptered by Sec

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 627, Statutes of 2025.
#beveragecontainers #marketdevelopment #recycledglass
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · AB 899

AB 899 - Beverage containers: recycled glass: market development

Overview

Bill Number: AB 899
Title: Beverage containers: recycled glass: market development
Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 627, Statutes of 2025
Introduced: February 19, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of AB 899 is to stimulate the market for recycled glass in California by establishing new requirements and incentives for the use of recycled glass in beverage containers. The bill aims to increase the demand for recycled glass, which has struggled to keep pace with the supply generated by the state's beverage container recycling program.

Key Provisions

  • Requires beverage manufacturers to use a minimum percentage of recycled glass in new glass beverage containers, starting at 25% in 2026 and increasing to 50% by 2030.
  • Establishes a Recycled Glass Market Development Program to provide grants, loans, and other financial incentives to support the collection, processing, and use of recycled glass.
  • Directs the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to set recycled content standards for glass beverage containers and monitor compliance.
  • Authorizes CalRecycle to impose penalties on beverage manufacturers that fail to meet the recycled content requirements.
  • Creates a new Recycled Glass Market Development Fund to collect penalty revenues and fund the grant and loan program.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Beverage manufacturers will be required to increase their use of recycled glass, which may impact production costs and sourcing.
  • Glass processors and recyclers are expected to benefit from the increased demand and financial incentives.
  • Consumers may see some changes in the availability or pricing of certain glass beverage containers.
  • The state's overall recycling and waste diversion efforts are expected to improve as more glass is diverted from landfills.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

AB 899 was signed into law by the Governor in September 2025 and will take effect on January 1, 2026. CalRecycle is tasked with developing the specific regulations and implementation details for the recycled content requirements and market development program over the next year. The first compliance reporting for beverage manufacturers will be due in 2027.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.