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Government

Dec. 31, 2009

State Accused of Taking Recycling Funds

The state has ripped off hundreds of millions of dollars from the California Beverage Container Recycling Fund, potentially putting some recyclers out of business, according to two recent lawsuits.

By Dhyana Levey

Daily Journal Staff Writer

The state has ripped off hundreds of millions of dollars from the California Beverage Container Recycling Fund to feed its general fund, escalating costs for beverage manufacturers and potentially putting some recyclers out of business, according to two lawsuits filed recently in Alameda County Superior Court.

The most recent suit, filed Dec. 22 by the California Chamber of Commerce, s...

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