Cheers to a Sustainable New Year!
A champagne toast on New Year’s Eve. A holiday gathering with the best wine. A favorite bourbon gifted to Dad for Christmas.
Scenes like these happen every year, making liquor and wine sales soar during the holidays. But what happens to those empty bottles? In the past, they often ended up in the trash or the recycling bin.
This year can be different—they’re now worth cash.
Wine and Liquor Bottles Now Eligible for CRV
Starting January 1, 2024, wine and distilled spirits are officially part of California’s Redemption Value (CRV) program. This includes:
- Wine bottles (including alcohol-removed brands)
- Liquor bottles
- Wine boxes, bladders, and pouches
What’s the Value of CRV Containers?
Under California Senate Bill 1013, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022, these are the deposit values:
- 🥂 5 cents for containers under 24 ounces (aluminum, glass, plastic, or bimetal)
- 🍷 10 cents for containers 24 ounces and larger (a standard wine bottle)
- 📦 25 cents for wine boxes, bladders, or pouches
When Does the Program Start?
- Redemption and deposit value started January 1, 2024.
- Some containers may not yet display CRV information on labels. Manufacturers have until July 1, 2025, to update labels.
Why It Matters
This legislation promotes recycling through:
- Funding for market development
- Infrastructure improvements to encourage glass recycling
Where to Recycle Your Bottles
Our business partner, the Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station, pays top prices for:
- CRV aluminum cans
- CRV plastics (#1 through #7)
- CRV bimetal
- CRV glass
📍 Location: 5275 Colt St., Ventura, CA
🕒 Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
☎️ Phone: 805-642-9236
🌐 Website: goldcoastrecycling.com
How to Prepare Your Recyclables
To maximize efficiency:
- Separate recyclables into plastic, aluminum, and glass.
- Bring them to Gold Coast’s Buy-Back Center for redemption.
Learn More
For more details on the state CRV program:
To learn more about what is accepted by EJ Harrison:
Let’s Make 2025 a Sustainable Year
This New Year, every bottle counts. By recycling your wine and liquor containers, you’re not just reducing waste—you’re also earning cash while supporting sustainability.
Raise a toast to the planet and start recycling today! ♻️
