I had once considered moving here thinking it to be an almost sacred place to get away from it all and to find myself without the interference of big government and bureaucrats. But I have found them to be quite alive and well here and realize I would be doing nothing more than trading the ones from my city for the ones here. After reading the article about the dog park it became crystal clear. Our government agencies are everywhere, making sure our towns and cities are continually degraded in the name of job assurance for their workers. Sad.

Since milk jugs are not subject to California Redemption Value, CRV buyback centers are not obligated to take them. They may pay a lower per-pound refund (the “commingled rate”) for loads with both CRV and non-CRV containers if they choose, but are not obligated to.

With regard to containers of 100-percent fruit juice, only those 46 ounces and larger are not subject to CRV. Containers of 100-percent fruit juice less than 46 ounces are subject to CRV.

The story incorrectly lists the minimum per-pound refund rates for plastic. The rates cited are for aluminum. The correct minimum refund rates for plastic are as follows: No. 1 PET = 93 cents per pound for CRV-only loads, 73 for “commingled” loads. No. 2 HDPE = 55 cents/CRV-only, 21 cents for commingled loads.

It should be noted that although milk jugs and larger fruit juice containers are not included in the CRV program, these containers are still recyclable. The same is true for wine bottles. The beverages and containers included in the program are stipulated in legislation.