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Funding · Recyclers · Local government · Nonprofits

Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant application

Submit the regional pilot application in GMS by 11:59 p.m.; customer service is available until 4 p.m. Projects must include collection from at least five qualifying establishments.

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Public meeting · Recyclers · Processors · Local government

2027 Program Rates Public Hearing

Starts at 1 p.m. PDT at the Sierra Hearing Room, 1001 I Street, Sacramento; Zoom registration is linked in the official notice. Includes a UC Davis rate-survey study update. Event page lists 1–3 p.m.; the notice establishes the start time. This hearing does not itself adopt final rates.

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Compliance · Lobbying filers · Policy researchers

Q3 California lobbying disclosure reports

FPPC’s published rule sets July–September reports due October 31 and extends weekend deadlines to the next business day. October 31, 2026 is Saturday, making Monday November 2 the derived deadline. Filing availability may lag; a filing or registration alone does not prove a bill position.

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Public meeting · Recyclers · Processors · Retailers · Local government

Chat with CalRecycle Webinar on SB 54

Online webinar from 1–3 p.m. PST covering SB 54 obligations, recyclable and compostable collection requirements, exemption guidance and PEPRS submissions. Registration is linked on the official event page.

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Funding · Processors

Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant application

Deadline extended from October 22. Eligible current certified beneficiating processors submit the FY 2026–27 GMS application. CalRecycle lists customer service through 4 p.m.; verify the application instructions and portal requirements.

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Public comment · Recyclers · Processors · Local government

2027 program-rates written questions and comments

CalRecycle’s October 15 notice accepts questions and comments until 5 p.m. Pacific on November 7, 2026 at RateDetermination@CalRecycle.ca.gov. This is the date explicitly stated in the notice; no automatic weekend extension is assumed.

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Funding · Processors · Manufacturers

Submit Q3 2026 PMDP claim and eligibility form

Submit the July–September 2026 PMDP claim with a complete CalRecycle 910 PMD3. CalRecycle states incomplete eligibility forms will not be processed.

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Public comment · Manufacturers · Processors · Recyclers · Retailers · Local government

CAA SB 54 producer responsibility plan comments

Send to Packaging@CalRecycle.ca.gov with subject PRO Plan Comments. The plan remains under review. Website publication does not file a comment with the agency; submitted comments and contact details may become public records.

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Funding · Local government

Submit city/county funding requests

Eligible cities and counties submit FY 2026–27 funding requests through CAPRS. The notice lists customer-service availability until 4 p.m.; confirm filing instructions rather than treating that as a submission cutoff.

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Funding · Recyclers · Local government · Nonprofits

Empty-glass grant secondary documents

Upload permitted outstanding authorization documents and adopt the required EPPP policy if not completed with the application.

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Legislative milestone · Retailers · Recyclers

Pink Recycling plan review deadline

CalRecycle's public notice states the department has 90 days from receipt to approve or disapprove the plan. Pending review is not approval.

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Effective date · Processors · Manufacturers · Recyclers

AB 2481 general effective date

General effective date for Chapter 403. CalRecycle implementation and available funds still control payment eligibility.

Dates are shown in California time. An all-day calendar entry does not establish a midnight submission cutoff. Follow the linked official instructions and individual notices. Hearing and public-comment dates will appear when verified and added to this collection.