California § 42310 - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every rigid plastic packaging conta
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 42310 — Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every rigid plastic packaging conta, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42310. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every rigid plastic packaging conta
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every rigid plastic packaging container sold or offered for sale in this state shall, on average, meet one of the following criteria: (a) Be made from 25 percent postconsumer material. (b) Have a recycling rate of 45 percent if it is a product-associated rigid plastic packaging container or a single resin type of rigid plastic packaging container, as demonstrated to the board by the product maker, container manufacturer, or other entity. The board may take appropriate action to verify the demonstration, but the board is not required to expend state funds to conduct a survey or calculate the rate. (c) Be a reusable package or a refillable package. (d) Be a source reduced container. (e) Is a container containing floral preservative that is subsequently reused by the floral industry for at least two years.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 42310
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 42310 cover?
Section 42310 ("Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every rigid plastic packaging conta") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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