CMC List
The official CalRecycle — SB 54 Covered Material Category List, as of January 1, 2026. Each covered material category pairs a material type with a form, and shows CalRecycle’s recyclability, compostability, and estimated recycling-rate determinations. Reference only — not legal advice.
Glass
6Bottles and Jars
No plastic component
Bottles and Jars
Includes a plastic component
Other Forms
No plastic component
Other Forms
Includes a plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
No plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
Includes a plastic component
Ceramic
4All Forms
No plastic component
All Forms
Includes a plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
No plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
Includes a plastic component
Metal
20Non-aerosol container
No plastic component
Non-aerosol container
Includes a plastic component
Aerosol can
Includes a plastic component
Foil sheets
No plastic component
Foil sheets
Includes a plastic component
Foil Molded Containers
No plastic component
Foil Molded Containers
Includes a plastic component
Other Forms
No plastic component
Other Forms
Includes a plastic component
Non-aerosol container
No plastic component
Non-aerosol container
Includes a plastic component
Aerosol can
Includes a plastic component
Other Forms
No plastic component
Other Forms
Includes a plastic component
All Forms
No plastic component
All Forms
Includes a plastic component
All Forms
No plastic component
All Forms
Includes a plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
No plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
Includes a plastic component
Paper and Fiber
20All Forms
No plastic component
All Forms
Includes a plastic component
All Forms
Includes a plastic component
All Forms
No plastic component
Aseptic Cartons
Includes a plastic component
Gable-top Cartons
Includes a plastic component
Paperboard with a Plastic Coating/Lining
Includes a plastic component
Other Forms
Includes a plastic component
Waxed Cardboard
No plastic component
Waxed Cardboard
Includes a plastic component
Cardboard
No plastic component
Cardboard
Includes a plastic component
All Forms
No plastic component
All Forms
Includes a plastic component
All Forms
No plastic component
All Forms
Includes a plastic component
All Forms
No plastic component
All Forms
Includes a plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
No plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
Includes a plastic component
Plastic
35Bottles, Jugs, and Jars (Clear/Natural)
Includes a plastic component
Bottles, Jugs, and Jars (Pigmented/Color)
Includes a plastic component
Other Rigid Containers, Cups, Lids, Plates, Trays, Tubs
Includes a plastic component
Other Rigid Items
Includes a plastic component
Flexible and Film Items
Includes a plastic component
Bottles, Jugs and Jars (Clear/Natural)
Includes a plastic component
Bottles, Jugs and Jars (Pigmented/Color)
Includes a plastic component
Pails & Buckets
Includes a plastic component
Other Rigid Items
Includes a plastic component
Flexible and Film Items
Includes a plastic component
Rigid Items
Includes a plastic component
Flexible and Film Items
Includes a plastic component
Bottles, Jugs and Jars
Includes a plastic component
Other Rigid Items
Includes a plastic component
Clear Non-Bag Film
Includes a plastic component
Other Flexible and Film Items
Includes a plastic component
Bottles, Jugs and Jars
Includes a plastic component
Other Rigid Containers, Cups, Lids, Plates, Trays, Tubs
Includes a plastic component
Other Rigid Items
Includes a plastic component
Utensils
Includes a plastic component
Clear Non-Bag Film
Includes a plastic component
Other Flexible and Film Items
Includes a plastic component
Expanded/Foamed Hinged Containers, Plates, Cups, Tubs, Trays, and Other Foamed Containers
Includes a plastic component
Other Expanded/Foamed Forms
Includes a plastic component
Utensils
Includes a plastic component
Solid Hinged Containers, Plates, Cups, Tubs, Trays, and Other Solid Forms
Includes a plastic component
Flexible and Film Items
Includes a plastic component
Rigid Items
Includes a plastic component
Flexible and Film Items
Includes a plastic component
Pouches and Envelopes
Includes a plastic component
Other Forms
Includes a plastic component
Textiles
Includes a plastic component
Rigid Items
Includes a plastic component
Flexible and Film Items
Includes a plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
Includes a plastic component
Wood and Other Organic Materials
10All Untreated Forms
No plastic component
All Untreated Forms
Includes a plastic component
All Treated or Painted Forms
No plastic component
All Treated or Painted Forms
Includes a plastic component
Textiles
No plastic component
Textiles
Includes a plastic component
Other Forms
No plastic component
Other Forms
Includes a plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
No plastic component
Small (two or more sides measuring 2" or less)
Includes a plastic component