Do you have to be a california resident with id?

Not necessarily. You can have somebody from California go with you but all the recycling material must be from California. This is a law. You can get in trouble with authorities if you try to recycle stuff from another state

Good Afternoon Melissa, Yes, you do have to be a California resident with a valid California ID; it will be requested for payments greater than $50. The CRV material must be purchased in California as well. Feel free to ask any further questions!