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Kern County to require conditional use permits for new CRV recycling centers after staff report finds uneven local permitting
Summary
Following a staff report on state rules and local permitting gaps, the Kern County Board of Supervisors directed staff to pursue a zoning change requiring conditional use permits for new California Redemption Value (CRV) recycling centers in unincorporated areas; the motion passed unanimously.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted to require conditional use permits (CUPs) for new California Redemption Value (CRV) recycling centers in the unincorporated county, following a staff presentation that found uneven local permitting and a mix of certified and uncertified operations.
Paul Johnson, assistant planning director, told the board the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986 (the “bottle bill”) is administered by CalRecycle and that CalRecycle maintains a certification program for redemption centers. Johnson said CalRecycle lists 92 certified centers in Kern…
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