Fifth District Supervisor Steve Madrone is so frustrated with the recyling and CRV redemption program problems that he semi-seriously suggested dumping bottles and cans on legislators’ doorsteps. “I’m ...

Starting Nov. 1, 2013, consumer loads of California Redemption Value (CRV) beverage containers that include non-CRV material will no longer be eligible for refunds at recycling centers in the state.

Humboldt County residents will have a chance to cash in CRV deposits at a local buyback recycling center for the first time in nearly a year. Hambro Recycling of Crescent City is set to open a new CRV ...