Organics And Recycling Manufacturing Loans

California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)

What does it fund?

Loans to fund construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities for preprocessing, digesting, or composting organics, or the preprocessing or manufacturing of value-added finished products using recycled fiber, plastic, or glass.

Who is eligible for funds?

Local governments, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Projects benefiting disadvantaged and low-income communities receive preferential points during application scoring. Projects benefit communities through diversion of waste from disadvantaged communities, textile rescue to disadvantaged communities, job creation, and job training.

How do I access funds?

Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Funding Timeline

Loans available on a rolling basis. Check program website for updated timeline information.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by CalRecycle.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2023

$9.2 million allocated

$7.7 million implemented

$0.8 million benefiting priority populations

772,080 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions

5 projects implemented

2023 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023

88 full-time equivalent jobs reported