Plumas County runs a drop-off recycling system through transfer stations and recycling centers rather than universal curbside recycling. Mandatory commercial recycling applies under California AB 341. Only the Greenville Transfer Station accepts CRV (deposit) containers; recyclables must be loose, not bagged. Curbside recycling exists only in limited areas like the City of Portola.
Recycling in unincorporated Plumas County is primarily a drop-off program operated through the County's transfer stations and recycling centers, supporting waste-diversion goals under California's Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939) and mandatory commercial recycling under California AB 341. The County's residential recycling guidance lists accepted materials as: all plastic containers and bags stamped with SPI codes #1 through #7; glass beverage and food containers of any color (no window glass or mirrors); aluminum cans, food containers, foil, and small scrap metal; paper including newspaper, corrugated cardboard, magazines, junk mail, office paper, and paper cartons; small scrap metal pieces under 10 pounds and steel/tin containers; and used motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, and cell phones. A key rule is that recyclables must be brought loose — materials left in bags, boxes, or other containers are rejected even if the contents themselves are recyclable. CRV (California Redemption Value) deposit containers are accepted only at the Greenville Transfer Station; other stations note 'no CRV at this time.' Curbside recycling is the exception, not the norm: Intermountain offers curbside recycling only in the City of Portola, and WM publishes recycling rules for its curbside customers. Businesses generating qualifying volumes must arrange recycling under AB 341.
Mandatory commercial recycling obligations come from California AB 341 (state law), enforced through the jurisdiction's compliance program rather than a unique county penalty. For residents, recycling drop-off is largely voluntary, but illegal dumping of recyclables or contamination of loads is addressed through the County's solid waste and nuisance authority (Title 6 Ch. 10; Code 1-8.03).
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