A few years back, California's recycling rate for plastic was 104%[0]. It can get pretty high because recyclers, not just individuals, can go across the border

A few years back, California's recycling rate for plastic was 104%[0]. It can get pretty high because recyclers, not just individuals, can go across the border for a better rate. [0]: http://articles.latimes.com/2012/oct/07/local/la-me-can-fraud-20121007 http://articles.latimes.com/2012/oct/07/local/la-me-can-frau...