Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program
CalRecycle's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program funds California recycling manufacturers to expand operations, reduce landfill waste, and lower greenhouse gas emissions through innovative recycling technologies.
Funder: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Dates: Rolling (first-come, first-served)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per loan or 75% of project cost (whichever is less); max $5,000,000 total outstanding per borrower; typical term up to 10 years (15 if secured by real estate).
Summary: Loans for California-based recycling manufacturers to expand operations, divert waste from landfills, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Key Information: Applications accepted at any time; funding subject to availability.
Description
CalRecycle’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program provides financial assistance to recycling manufacturers in California for the purchase of machinery, equipment, and related facility improvements. The program aims to expand in-state recycling infrastructure, divert California-generated waste from landfills, and achieve measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Projects must support the production of recycled-content products or the processing of organic or recyclable materials, contributing to state climate and landfill diversion goals, job creation, and benefits to disadvantaged communities.
