Bottle & Can Redemption Centers in California

American Canyon Redemption Center

3915 Broadway American Canyon CA 94503 USA

(707) 853-4373

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Sun Closed

3.3 (27 reviews)

The Devlin Road Recycling and Transfer Facility in American Canyon is operated by Napa Recycling and Waste Services and includes a Buyback and Recycle Center at 889B Devlin Road where you can redeem California CRV beverage containers and sell scrap metal. The Recycle Center also takes drop-off recyclables including aluminum, tin, plastics, glass, flattened cardboard, mixed paper, cooking oil, and motor oil. The larger site adds a transfer station that accepts bulky items, construction and demolition debris, tires, mattresses, and household hazardous materials such as antifreeze, auto and household batteries, latex paint, and used motor oil and filters. A separate Hazardous Waste Collection Facility operates on-site at 889A Devlin Road.

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Devlin Road Transfer Station

889 Devlin Rd American Canyon CA 94503 USA

(707) 258-9005

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

3.9 (136 reviews)

Devlin Road Transfer Station operates as a waste transfer and recycling station in American Canyon, California at 889 Devlin Road.

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Hambro Recycling - Anderson (Balls Ferry Road)

2301 Balls Ferry Road

(707) 954-3418

Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm

Hambro Recycling buyback site in Anderson on Balls Ferry Road. It redeems and recycles California CRV beverage containers.

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Hambro Recycling - Anderson (Eastside Road)

6719 Eastside Rd

(707) 954-3418

Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm

Second Hambro Recycling CRV buyback site in the Anderson area, located on Eastside Road. It takes aluminum, glass, and plastic beverage containers Tuesday through Saturday.

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Antioch Recycling Center

1305 Sunset Dr

925-757-0765

Antioch Recycling Center on Sunset Dr is one of the Contra Costa County drop-off and buyback centers, and it takes CRV beverage containers. Call 925-757-0765 to confirm which materials it buys.

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Pavels Recycling

3600 Lone Tree Way

(925) 628-7167

Mon to Sat 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Sun closed

Pavels Recycling is a family-run CRV redemption center on Lone Tree Way in Antioch. Customers bring empty, eligible California beverage containers sorted by material, and staff sort, weigh, and pay on the spot. Aluminum cans, PET and HDPE plastic bottles, glass bottles of every color, and eligible pouches, cartons, and wine and spirits boxes qualify. Payment by count is available for up to 50 containers of each material per transaction, and larger loads are weighed. Larger refunds require a photo ID. The center turns away cardboard, scrap metal, electronics, household trash, mirrors, ceramics, and window glass, and it serves Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Pittsburg, and Bay Point.

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Recycle Center (Cans, Bottles)

6337 Walker Ave Bell CA 90201 USA

Mon-Sat 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

4.6 (32 reviews)

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Bellflower Recycling Center

17326 Woodruff Ave Bellflower CA 90706 USA

(562) 804-7270

Mon-Tue 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Wed 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thu-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

4.0 (265 reviews)

Bellflower Recycling Center buys California CRV beverage containers and scrap metals at 17326 Woodruff Ave. The operator lists aluminum, PET plastic, and glass beverage containers, as well as copper and brass; call 562-804-7270 for current hours and accepted items.

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Berkeley Recycling Center

669 Gilman St Berkeley CA 94710 USA

510-524-0113

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (142 reviews)

Berkeley Recycling, run by the nonprofit Community Conservation Centers, Inc. (incorporated in 1974), operates both a drop-off center and a buyback center at Gilman and Second Streets. Drivers enter from Second Street, turn left into the drop-off area, and put materials in the marked bins, with recycling aides in safety vests helping unload. Drop-off takes cardboard, mixed paper, newspaper, aluminum and steel scrap, small and large appliances without refrigerant, glass sorted by color, #1 and #2 narrow-neck bottles, and household hazardous items such as fluorescent bulbs and household, tool, and automotive batteries. Window glass, Pyrex, and drinking glasses are refused. Drop-off is open Monday through Saturday.

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C4S Recycling

1664 Industrial Blvd

(760) 521-9066

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

C4S Recycling redeems CRV containers at 1664 Industrial Blvd in Chula Vista. It opens Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closes Sundays.

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Mike's Recycling

3151 Main St

(619) 426-2688

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (299 reviews)

Mike's Recycling is a recycling center in Chula Vista, CA, serving household and business clients. The site has been in operation for over 20 years and focuses on recycling various materials, including California Redemption Value (CRV) items and cardboard.

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Ponce Recycling (Otay Lakes Rd)

780 Otay Lakes Rd

(619) 587-9876

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed 1:00 PM-1:30 PM

Ponce Recycling redeems CRV containers at 780 Otay Lakes Rd in Chula Vista, with a 1:00 to 1:30 PM lunch closure Monday through Saturday. It does not open on Sundays.

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Ponce Recycling (Palomar St)

660 Palomar St

(619) 587-9876

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

The Palomar St site at 660 in Chula Vista redeems CRV containers every day of the week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Of the Ponce sites checked, it is the only one that opens Sundays.

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TMetals

2675 Faivre St

(619) 559-4605

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM-1:00 PM

TMetals holds a state CRV redemption certificate at 2675 Faivre St in Chula Vista. It runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Ivan's Recycling

8002 Zenith Dr

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

California Refund Value buyback is the work of Ivans Recycling at 8002 Zenith Drive in Citrus Heights. Founder Ivan P. opened the center in December 2017 for residents and local businesses bringing back CRV deposits on beverage containers. Clear, green, and brown glass, including liquor and wine bottles, should stay unbroken. Aluminum cans are accepted crushed or whole. Plastic CRV bottles of any size are taken when empty, with the California CRV mark still visible. Bi-metal beverage cans are a separate category from aluminum. Staff check, sort, weigh, or count each load, then pay the refund. Sorting before arrival shortens the visit. Monday through Friday the counter is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Sunday is closed. Aluminum earns an extra per-pound refund on Tuesdays.

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Clovis Recycling Inc

710 Jefferson Ave Clovis CA 93612 USA

(559) 299-7485

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (96 reviews)

This Jefferson Avenue site is a certified California redemption center, one of two Clovis Recycling locations. It takes aluminum cans, CRV glass, and CRV plastic and nothing else; scrap metal goes to the sister yard on Hoblitt Avenue. Clovis Recycling has operated as a family-owned business since 1989. The Jefferson center opens Monday through Saturday, with a shorter Saturday schedule, and closes Sundays plus New Year's, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

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Coarsegold's Recycle Center

35442 CA-41 Coarsegold CA 93614 USA

Mon 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue-Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.8 (40 reviews)

Coarsegold’s Recycle Center is listed at 35442 Highway 41 in Coarsegold. The local directory describes CRV redemption for cans, bottles, and other eligible recyclables.

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Concord Recycling Center

1320 Galaxy Way Concord CA 94520 USA

(925) 689 - 3900

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (194 reviews)

Concord Recycling Center buys and takes in a long list of materials at 1320 Galaxy Way, behind the Audi dealership off the Concord Avenue exit. California redemption containers (green, amber, and clear glass, PET, HDPE, aluminum cans, bimetal cans) must be sorted and empty, and any non-CRV items go back to the customer. The metal list runs from cast and sheet aluminum, wheels, engines, and transmissions to bright wire, #1 and #2 copper, bus bar, radiators, electric motors, starters, alternators, and prepped and unprepped steel. E-waste covers computers, TVs, monitors, game consoles, motherboards, and hard drives. Paper takes cardboard, newspaper, and ledgers, with books, magazines, and phonebooks accepted for a drop-off charge. Customers arrive with sorted material and a photo ID, and the center joined the City of Concord Green Halo Program in 2014.

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Mt. Diablo Recycling Center

4050 Mallard Dr

925-682-4518

Mt. Diablo Recycling Center at 4050 Mallard Dr in Concord is listed in the Contra Costa County recycling guide as a drop-off and buyback center. It is also a state certified CRV redemption site for bottles and cans.

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Sun's Recycling Center

124 Medburn St Concord CA 94520 USA

+1-925-246-7990

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM-2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (60 reviews)

Sun's Recycling Center is a site in Concord, CA, specializing in the recycling of various materials including electronics, appliances, and metals. The center focuses on providing eco-friendly recycling solutions for both household and business customers.

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OC Recycling - Costa Mesa

2701 Fairview Rd Costa Mesa CA 92626 USA

(714) 732-9253

Mon-Fri 8:00 – 11:45 AM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sun 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM

4.1 (93 reviews)

OC Recycling is a full-service recycler specializing in CRV materials, scrap metals, cardboard, and electronics recycling. They provide services to both the public and commercial accounts with a focus on safe and legal recycling operations.

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Hambro Recycling - Cottonwood

20645 Gas Point Rd

(707) 954-3418

Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm

Hambro Recycling's Cottonwood buyback site on Gas Point Road. It redeems California CRV containers and also handles wine and liquor pouches, boxes, and cartons.

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EZ Recycling

1638 Glenwood St

909-662-4463

EZ Recycling buys aluminum cans, plastics, and glass at 1638 Glenwood Street in Delano, California. The center opened in 2017. Copper, brass, insulated wire, and car batteries are on the buy list, along with CRV and non-CRV containers such as milk jugs and detergent bottles. Kern County Weights and Measures seals the scales. The center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm, and Saturday, 8:30 am to 3 pm. Sunday the center is closed.

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Allied Recycling

1425 N Magnolia Ave

(619) 390-6637

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:45 PM; Sat 8:00 AM-12:45 PM

Allied Recycling, operated by Wojo Enterprises Inc, redeems CRV containers at 1425 N Magnolia Ave in El Cajon. Weekday hours run to 4:45 PM and Saturday closes at 12:45 PM.

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American Recycling llc

210 El Cajon Blvd El Cajon CA 92020 USA

(619) 593-0089

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

4.4 (261 reviews)

American Recycling is a full-service scrap processing and recycling site in El Cajon, CA. The center focuses on the recycling of aluminum cans, plastics, and glass bottles, providing cash in return for these materials.

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King Recycling

7907 Cajon Rd

(619) 922-7047

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

King Recycling, listed with the state as RS Recycling Inc, redeems CRV containers at 7907 Cajon Rd in El Cajon. It opens seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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One Earth Recycling

636 Front St

(619) 456-0078

California redemption payments, electronics buyback, and scrap buying meet at One Earth Recycling, 636 Front Street in El Cajon. The yard pays on CRV containers, and the state program now includes liquor and wine bottles plus boxes, bladders, and pouches. Copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel are bought here, and the El Cajon processing site also takes steel scrap and high-temperature aircraft alloys. Scrap payouts go out three days after the sale unless the load is tied to a registered business, which is paid at the time of drop-off. Registered commercial accounts get bin placement and pickup at the business. Customers who take the One Earth debit Mastercard are paid for e-scrap such as televisions, computers, and cell phones, with extra pay on aluminum cans.

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Ponce Recycling (Jamacha Rd)

2652 Jamacha Rd

(619) 587-9876

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed 1:00 PM-1:30 PM

This Ponce Recycling site at 2652 Jamacha Rd in El Cajon redeems CRV containers Monday through Saturday, with a lunch closure from 1:00 to 1:30 PM. It is closed on Sundays.

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River City Waste Recycling

10268 Waterman Rd

(916) 383-5511

Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm (scales 8am-3:15pm), Sat 7am-2:30pm, Sun closed

River City Waste Recycling operates a yard at 10268 Waterman Rd in Elk Grove, CA. The site pays cash on site for CRV plastic, aluminum, and glass, and accepts copper, brass, lead, stainless steel, car batteries, appliances, and other metals. Scrap wood, e-waste such as computers and phones, and dirt are not accepted.

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California Metal Services Inc

1428 W Mission Rd Escondido CA 92029 USA

760-741-6300

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (123 reviews)

CMS Recycling Inc. is a recycling center in Escondido, CA, specializing in the buying and selling of ferrous and nonferrous metals. They have been serving the community for over twenty years, providing top prices for scrap metals and recycling services.

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Skyline Recycling

538 N Quince St Escondido CA 92025 USA

(760) 741-5236

Mon-Sat 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (185 reviews)

Skyline Recycling is a family-operated recycling center in Escondido, CA offering drive-in, rain-protected parking stalls for a convenient drop-off experience. The facility accepts all CRV beverage containers, aluminum cans, and #1 plastics, among other recyclable materials. Staff assist customers with unloading and separating materials. Spanish-speaking staff are available on site.

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Simply Recycle

4802 San Juan Ave Fair Oaks CA 95628 USA

(916) 663-8029

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (27 reviews)

Simply Recycle is a recycling site that uses advanced sorting technology to simplify the redemption process for CRV container recycling. Located in Fair Oaks, it allows customers to drop off mixed containers without the need for sorting.

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Curbside Recycling - Fastest Bottles & Can Recycling

E Olive Ave & N Chestnut Ave Fresno CA 93727 USA

(559) 718-3690

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

3.3 (40 reviews)

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Mondragon Recycling Center

5688 S Elm Ave Fresno CA 93706 USA

(559) 706-4930

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.7 (11 reviews)

Fresno County lists this location for California CRV beverage-container redemption and gives phone (559) 706-4930. Contact the center ahead to confirm acceptance and fees.

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Recyco Inc.

4585 E Olive Ave Fresno CA 93702 USA

(559) 255-9500

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3.9 (357 reviews)

Recyco Inc. in Fresno is a facility recycling center paying competitive rates for CRV beverage containers, non-ferrous scrap metals, automotive batteries, and container glass with fast in-and-out service and on-site staff guidance for first-time sellers.

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Fry's Metals

1845 W Winton Ave Hayward CA 94545 USA

(510) 276-4344

Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm · Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm · Sun Closed

3.9 (201 reviews)

Fry's Metals offers scrap metal recycling and various bottle recycling services in Hayward, CA. The site has been operational since 1928 and serves the surrounding areas with both drop-off and pick-up options.

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A-1 Hesperia Recycling Company, Inc.

16666 Spruce St Hesperia CA 92345 USA

(760) 949-4629

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3.5 (195 reviews)

A-1 Hesperia Recycling buys CRV bottles and cans, ferrous metal, nonferrous metal, and e-waste at 16666 Spruce Street, and it opens every day of the week with a truck scale that runs until shortly before close. Loads must be weighed or in line by closing time. California rules shape each sale. Sellers give a license plate number and valid ID, nonferrous sellers leave a thumbprint, and nonferrous payment waits three business days unless the seller holds a business or contractor license or qualifies as an exempt account through repeat visits. CRV loads face daily count and weight limits, and containers need a California redemption label for full value. The e-waste list excludes printers, scanners, photocopiers, keyboards, speakers, cameras, drones, medical equipment, and lighting.

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AIM Recycling

11099 G Avenue

(760) 947-3099

AIM Recycling on G Avenue in Hesperia buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including car bodies, appliances, and car batteries, and pays for materials. It also offers CRV redemption for bottles and cans.

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Huntington Park Recycling Center

8300 Santa Fe Ave Huntington Park CA 90255 USA

(213) 238-1371

Mon-Tue 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu-Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

4.2 (17 reviews)

CRV buyback at Huntington Park Recycling Center, also called HP Recycling, covers four materials: aluminum cans, glass bottles, number 1 PETE plastic bottles, and number 2 HDPE plastic. Each grade has a posted price at 8300 Santa Fe Avenue in Huntington Park. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday is closed. Lunch runs from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. Altadena Recycling Center, at 2211 N. Lincoln Avenue in Altadena, is the other center named with this location.

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Inglewood Recycling Center

3200 W Century Blvd Inglewood CA 90303 USA

(424) 243-9043

Mon-Tue 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wed Closed · Thu-Sun 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

4.3 (73 reviews)

Inglewood Recycling Center pays for California redemption value containers at 3200 West Century Boulevard: aluminum cans, glass bottles, #1 PETE plastic bottles, and #2 HDPE plastic. The center posts per-pound rates for each material and runs a coupon offer on its site. Staff keep the window open every day except Wednesday, with a lunch break in the early afternoon.

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Quality Recycling Lakeside

10197 Riverford Road, Suite A

619-596-2267

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm

East County recycling center on Riverford Road in Lakeside. Buys aluminum cans, other metals, glass and plastic bottles, and takes cardboard and newspaper.

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EDCO Recycling Buyback Center

6700 Federal Blvd Lemon Grove CA 91945 USA

(619) 287-7555

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sat Closed · Sun 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

3.6 (29 reviews)

EDCO Recycling Buyback Center in Lemon Grove operates at 6700 Federal Boulevard and accepts California Redemption Value (CRV) beverage containers for cash. According to EDCO's Lemon Grove recycling guide, accepted materials include glass food and beverage containers, aluminum and steel cans, aluminum foil, rigid plastics #1–7, cardboard, styrofoam packaging, newspapers, and mixed paper. EDCO also serves Lemon Grove residential and commercial customers with curbside organics and construction/demolition/inerts (CDI) material programs.

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Ponce Recycling (Broadway St)

7420 Broadway St

(619) 587-9876

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Ponce Recycling redeems CRV containers at 7420 Broadway St in Lemon Grove from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday. The site closes on Sundays.

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Refund Recycle Center

2680 Old First St Livermore CA 94550 USA

(925) 606-1435

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (208 reviews)

Refund Recycle Center redeems California Refund Value beverage containers at 2680 Old First Street in Livermore. It is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sunday. Call (925) 606-1435 before visiting for current redemption details.

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Recycling Innovations

20001 Roscoe Blvd Winnetka CA 91306 USA

(818) 620-1933

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

3.7 (34 reviews)

Recycling Innovations is a recycling center located in California that offers quality service to communities. They are open 7 days a week and accept bottles and cans for recycling, providing a refund on the CRV deposit paid in stores. By recycling with them, you can help reduce waste going to landfills, preserve natural resources, and make a positive environmental impact for future generations. Start recycling today by contacting them for more information or visiting their center to cash in your recyclables.

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SCV Recycling

14654 Raymer St Van Nuys CA 91405 USA

(818) 782-5050

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.9 (41 reviews)

SCV Recycling is a family-owned scrap metal and CRV center serving the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County for more than 16 years. Locations in Van Nuys and North Hollywood buy ferrous and nonferrous metals, beverage containers, and junk cars, with roll-off, end-dump, and flatbed services for commercial accounts. The Van Nuys yard is open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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SOCAL Recycling Industries

West Parking Lot Eagle Rock Plaza 2700 Colorado Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041 USA

(323) 662-2904

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (46 reviews)

SoCal Recycling operates fixed centers where community members can redeem recyclable materials. Its site lists a center at Eagle Rock Plaza, 2700 Colorado Blvd. in Los Angeles, and says glass, aluminum, and plastic can be redeemed for cash.

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Venus Recycling

2517 W 8th St Los Angeles CA 90057 USA

(323) 606-2528

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

4.3 (88 reviews)

California CRV beverage-container redemption center. CalRecycle lists Monday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

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Woodman & chase recycling

8717 Woodman Ave Arleta CA 91331 USA

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sun 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

4.5 (17 reviews)

Woodman & Chase Recycling is a full-service recycling center located in the Arleta neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, at 8717 Woodman Avenue. Serving the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area, this convenient recycling facility accepts a range of recyclable materials including California Redemption Value (CRV) containers for cash redemption. The center specializes in CRV buy-back services, paying cash for aluminum cans, plastic bottles (#1 PETE and #2 HDPE), glass bottles, and bi-metal containers. Beyond CRV materials, they accept cardboard, mixed paper, electronics (e-waste), appliances, and various other recyclable materials. Operating seven days a week with extended hours, Woodman & Chase Recycling provides exceptional convenience: Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM and Sunday 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. This makes recycling accessible for working professionals, families, and businesses throughout the San Fernando Valley. The facility serves residents and businesses from Arleta, Pacoima, Panorama City, Van Nuys, North Hills, Sun Valley, San Fernando, and surrounding Los Angeles neighborhoods. Their location on Woodman Avenue provides easy access from the 5, 118, and 405 freeways. Woodman & Chase Recycling helps Los Angeles County residents earn money while supporting environmental sustainability and California's recycling goals. Whether you're bringing in a bag of aluminum cans, boxes of cardboard from a move, old electronics, or bulky appliances, the facility handles a diverse range of recyclable materials. The center follows California recycling regulations and provides efficient service to maximize convenience for customers. For large quantities or commercial recycling needs, Woodman & Chase offers services for businesses, apartment complexes, and other organizations throughout the San Fernando Valley.

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El Toro Iron and Metal Recycling

19469 Rd 24

(559) 613-9833

Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 8am to 4pm, Sunday closed

El Toro Iron and Metal Recycling is a family-owned yard on Road 24 in Madera that buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal and pays the same day. It also runs a certified California CRV redemption program, rents roll-off bins for high-volume jobs, and recycles farm equipment for Central Valley growers. The yard serves individuals with a few recyclables and businesses with bulk loads, and belongs to the same family business as H Bros Ag, an agricultural services company.

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A&S Metals

2901 State Hwy 59 Merced CA 95348 USA

(209) 722-7527

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.7 (91 reviews)

A&S Metals Recycling & Demolition has served California for over 55 years with metal recycling, demolition, trucking, and concrete crushing from multiple locations including Merced County operations. The company accepts car bodies, appliances, batteries, and scrap metal with CRV beverage container redemption at drive-thru locations.

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Olyns Cube CRV Recycling ️

555 E Calaveras Blvd Milpitas CA 95035 USA

(866) 472-6432

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

4.4 (8 reviews)

Olyns is a recycling platform that offers a complete solution for hosting their recycling Cube, requiring only a 12 square foot space and a 120V power outlet. Their services include Cube installation and maintenance, material collection and transport, state certification, compliance reporting, bottle bill deposit refunds, and customer service. Olyns also operates a sustainable media network with eye-catching screens at popular retailers for brands to engage consumers through advertising. Their powerful mobile app facilitates touchless interaction with the Cube, automatic container counting, electronic cash withdrawals, coupons, rewards, leaderboards, and environmental impact metrics. Olyns uses groundbreaking artificial intelligence to identify and sort materials accurately, optimizing the recycling process. The company has received funding and partnerships to scale their AI-powered reverse vending machinery, collaborating with brands like Mars Wrigley for recycling initiatives.

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A&s Metals-Modesto

1616 Angelo Way Modesto CA 95358 USA

(209) 537-4766

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (41 reviews)

A S Metals is a full-service scrap metal recycling and demolition contractor located in Castroville, California. They offer recycling services for a variety of materials, including car bodies, appliances, batteries, and demolition materials. The company provides safe, efficient, and affordable demolition services for various projects, with recycling offered on all recyclable materials upon completion. A S Metals has been serving communities since 1969, offering beverage container recycling for CRV California Redemption Value and the highest scrap value. They also provide asbestos and lead abatement, on-site concrete aggregate crushing, equipment salvage, and decommissioning services. The center operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, serving areas such as Madera, Gilroy, Los Banos, Modesto, Salinas, Merced, and Watsonville. Customers can contact them for drop box services, pickup, or delivery, and payments are provided upfront in cash.

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Universal Service Recycling, Inc.

570 S 9th St Modesto CA 95351 USA

(209) 622-4040

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.6 (56 reviews)

Universal Service Recycling is a scrap metal yard and recycling buyer in Modesto, California that pays cash for recyclables and scrap. They buy California Redemption Value (CRV) recyclables including aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass, along with ferrous metals (steel, iron, and automobiles) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel). The company also sells processed materials such as shredded steel, heavy melt, bundles, cast iron, structural steel, and metal turnings to industrial buyers. Per the site, Universal Service Recycling operates five facilities serving ten counties.

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Foothill Unity Center CRV Redemption Site

790 W Chestnut Ave

626-358-3486

A CRV beverage-container redemption partner operates at Foothill Unity Center on West Chestnut Avenue in Monrovia. Confirm current redemption days with the center before visiting.

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A & M Metals Inc. (Montebello)

1505 Washington Boulevard

(323) 722-9995

A & M Metals has recycled scrap as a family-owned and operated business since 1952, and its Montebello yard on Washington Boulevard serves Los Angeles County alongside the company's Santa Ana yard in Orange County. The yards buy aluminum (cans, siding, extrusions, and sheet), copper wire, pipe, and fittings, brass, steel, stainless steel, insulated copper wire, radiators, high-temperature alloys such as Inconel and Hastelloy, and California CRV aluminum cans. Sellers show a government photo ID for regulated materials like copper and catalytic converters. Pressurized tanks, sealed containers, and materials with hazardous chemicals face restrictions under California rules, so callers confirm a load before the trip.

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CRV Recycling Center

623 W Olympic Blvd Montebello CA 90640 USA

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (32 reviews)

CRV Recycling Center is a recycling drop-off center based at 623 West Olympic Boulevard in Montebello, California.

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Ecogen Recycling Center

24875 Alessandro Blvd.

951-488-2442

Mon to Sat 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ecogen Recycling Center on Alessandro Blvd takes glass, aluminum and plastic bottles at a designated Moreno Valley drop-off location. It is open six days a week with shorter Sunday hours.

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Green Town Recycling (Perris Blvd)

14920 Perris Blvd.

818-679-0687

Mon to Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Perris Blvd Green Town Recycling location accepts glass, aluminum and plastic bottles from Moreno Valley residents. Weekday and Saturday hours run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Green Town Recycling (Sunnymead Blvd)

24121 Sunnymead Blvd.

818-679-0687

Mon to Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This Green Town Recycling site on Sunnymead Blvd is a designated Moreno Valley drop-off for glass, aluminum and plastic bottles. It opens Monday through Sunday.

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One's Recycling

15928 Perris Blvd.

951-655-0525

Mon to Sat 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

One's Recycling on Perris Blvd is listed by the City of Moreno Valley as a drop-off for glass, aluminum and plastic bottles. It operates Monday through Saturday.

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Santana's Recycling

24405 Sunnymead Blvd

951.445.4146

Mon to Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Santana's Recycling on Sunnymead Blvd takes glass, aluminum and plastic bottles as a designated Moreno Valley drop-off. It is open weekdays and Saturday mornings.

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Zuniga Recycling

21524 Dracaea Ave.

Mon to Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Zuniga Recycling sits on Dracaea Ave at Old 215 Frontage Rd and accepts glass, aluminum and plastic bottles. The City of Moreno Valley lists it as a public drop-off location.

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Siskiyou Opportunity Center Recycling

1516 Mt. Shasta Blvd

(530) 918-4906

Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm

CalRecycle-certified recycling center that operates year-round and employs adults with intellectual disabilities. Workers operate balers, crushers, and conveyor belts. It takes California CRV items only, sorted.

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National City CRV Center

1240 E Plaza Blvd

(619) 994-8564

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The National City CRV Center at 1240 E Plaza Blvd opens all seven days from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. That includes Sundays, which most nearby redemption sites skip.

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National Recycling Corporation

1312 Kirkham Ct Oakland CA 94607 USA

(510) 268-1022

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.4 (62 reviews)

National Recycling Corporation in Oakland offers convenient drop-off locations for individuals to recycle various grades of paper in boxes, bales, or loose form. They provide equipment rental and pickup services for commercial and industrial customers, including on-site balers and stationary containers to increase value and reduce handling costs. Visitors must separate all items before entering the facility, empty liquids and contaminants from recycling containers, and ensure that only CRV containers are brought for the highest refund. Unsorted or contaminated containers will not be accepted, and payments are made by the pound, with the option for a count if fewer than 50 items per material.

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Action Recycling - Orange

8642 N Olive Ave Orange CA 92865 USA

(714) 732-9253

Mon-Sat 8:00 – 11:45 AM · Sun 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM

4.3 (118 reviews)

OC Recycling operates multiple recycling locations in Southern California, providing services to the general public as well as commercial accounts. They specialize in various recyclable materials including CRV items, metals, and electronics.

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Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station

111 S. Del Norte Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93033, USA

(805) 385-8060

Mon-Sat 5:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (85 reviews)

Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station is a waste management facility operated by the City of Oxnard. The facility offers a variety of recycling and waste disposal services to residents and businesses in the Oxnard area. Services include bottle and can recycling (CRV), household hazardous waste disposal, self-haul services, free mattress recycling, and free carpet recycling. The facility operates Monday through Saturday from 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Sundays. The CRV Buy-Back Center operates Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for California Refund Value bottle and can redemption.

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Petaluma Recycling Center

315 2nd St.

(707) 763-4761

Petaluma center on 2nd Street listed as a CRV redemption option for Marin-area residents after the Marin Recycling Center buyback closed. Call ahead before bringing containers.

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Christenson's Recycling Center

1501 Loveridge Rd

925-432-8356

Christenson's Recycling Center on Loveridge Rd in Pittsburg is a Contra Costa County drop-off and buyback site. It also handles CRV beverage container redemption.

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Recycling on Earth

1230 Olive St Ramona CA 92065 USA

(760) 789-9430

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (84 reviews)

Recycling on Earth buys CRV aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass, plus scrap metal including steel, iron, tin, copper, insulated wire, brass, and aluminum, at 1230 Olive Street in Ramona. The family-owned business reports more than 22 years in the field. Roll-off containers, on-site pickups, HVAC recycling, property cleanups, equipment hauling, and on-site demolition round out the service list. The crew travels to customers across San Diego County and runs emergency recycling pickups. Hours run Monday to Friday 8 to 4:45 and Saturday 8 to 2:45.

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Bigfoot Recycling - Red Bluff

725 S. Main St.

(530) 527-6727

Mon to Sat 10am to 4:30pm

Bigfoot Recycling's Red Bluff and Corning-area site on South Main Street. Beverage containers here are recyclable but not eligible for a cash refund. Hambro CRV Buyback also lists a Red Bluff site at this address.

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Sanchez Recycle LLC

850 I St Reedley CA 93654 USA

(559) 593-3088

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

4.9 (242 reviews)

Sanchez Recycle, LLC is a family-owned recycling center in Reedley, California, specializing in recycling Aluminum, Plastic, Glass, and Bi-metal CRV products. They aim to educate customers on the California Redemption Value CRV program and offer competitive prices for various recyclable materials such as aluminum, glass, PET, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS, and other plastics. The center provides a welcoming experience with the best prices in town and encourages kids to recycle for an allowance. With multiple locations in Reedley, visitors can drop off their recyclables at 850 I Street or 22012 E. Manning Ave. The center is known for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and quick service, making it a popular choice for those looking to recycle while earning some cash. Additionally, a limited-time offer allows visitors to download a coupon for Aluminum recycling at a discounted rate of $1.80.

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West Co. Resource Recovery

101 Pittsburg Ave

510-412-4500

West Co. Resource Recovery at 101 Pittsburg Ave in Richmond is a Contra Costa County drop-off and buyback recycling center that also redeems CRV containers.

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West County Resource Recovery Recycling Center

101 Pittsburg Ave Richmond CA 94801 USA

(510) 231-4203

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.3 (66 reviews)

West County Resource Recovery Recycling Center provides recycling and CRV beverage-container buyback at 101 Pittsburg Ave. It accepts glass, metal, paper, mixed plastics, and CRV beverage containers; open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m. The separate household hazardous-waste facility at the address has different hours.

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Capital City Recycling

3185 Longview Dr.

(916) 334-3591

Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-2PM

Capital City Recycling is a drive-thru indoor public recycling center at 3185 Longview Dr. in Sacramento, CA, off I-80 and Watt Avenue. The facility has served Greater Sacramento since 2010 and accepts CRV bottles and cans, ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and other recyclables. Walk-in and bicycle traffic are not permitted.

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River City Waste Recycling

8940 Elder Creek Rd

(916) 383-5511

Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm (scales 8am-3:15pm), Sat 7am-2:30pm, Sun closed

River City Waste Recycling operates a drop-off yard at 8940 Elder Creek Rd in Sacramento, CA. Commercial and private customers can recycle CRV containers for cash on site, plus ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, appliances, auto parts, and junk cars with a title or junk slip. Clean concrete is free to dump, mixed loads are priced on site, and recycled 3/4 inch road base is sold for pickup or delivery.

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AIM Recycling San Diego

981 Heritage Rd San Diego CA 92154 USA

(619) 661-1148

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.7 (31 reviews)

AIM Recycling San Diego located at 981 Heritage Rd, San Diego, California 92154, USA, offers metal recycling services. They accept a variety of metals including steel, iron, copper, brass, aluminum, wire, household metals, batteries, and computer electronic waste. Conditional acceptance is provided for CRV materials, while certain items are prohibited. The center operates from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday, with weekend closures. Visitors should note the specific hours of operation and the list of accepted materials before planning a visit.

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Allan Co. Recycling

6733 Consolidated Wy San Diego CA 92121 USA

(858) 578-9300

Mon-Tue 7:00 – 9:00 AM · Wed 7:00 – 10:00 AM · Thu-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 7:00 – 11:30 AM · Sun Closed

4.1 (65 reviews)

The Consolidated Way plant in San Diego is an Allan Company material recovery facility and a State of California certified recycler and processor. The buyback takes CRV beverage containers, cardboard, paper, plastics, metals, and e-waste, and it serves local commercial accounts. Monday and Tuesday run 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Wednesday runs 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Thursday and Friday run 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday runs 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday is closed. Allan Company also operates a second San Diego buyback on Convoy Street. The 6733 Consolidated Way address is a separate facility.

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Coronado Ave CRV Center

1132 30th St

(619) 922-7646

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed 2:00 PM-2:30 PM

This CRV center at 1132 30th St serves the Coronado Ave and Otay Mesa West side of San Diego. It closes from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Monday through Saturday and is shut on Sundays.

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Fairmount Recycling

3055 Fairmount Ave

(619) 813-2533

Mon-Sat 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Fairmount Recycling takes CRV containers at 3055 Fairmount Ave in the 92105 area. It runs Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM without a midday closure.

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J & S Recycling

3560 Ashford St

(619) 415-2691

Mon 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; closed 12:30 PM-1:00 PM; Tue-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM; closed 12:30 PM-1:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-3:30 PM; closed 12:30 PM-1:00 PM

J & S Recycling redeems CRV beverage containers at 3560 Ashford St in the Clairemont and Kearny Mesa area. Monday opens an hour later than the rest of the week, and a 12:30 to 1:00 PM lunch break applies Monday through Saturday.

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Jamie Prince Recycling Services

6386 Del Cerro Blvd

(619) 309-7292

Tue-Sat 11:00 AM-5:00 PM

Jamie Prince Recycling Services redeems CRV containers at 6386 Del Cerro Blvd in the Del Cerro neighborhood. It opens Tuesday through Saturday only, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and stays closed Sunday and Monday.

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Miramar Recycling Center

5165 Convoy St San Diego CA 92111 USA

(858) 268-8971

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (213 reviews)

Allan Company offers recycling services and solutions for individuals, municipalities, and businesses. They focus on recycling a variety of materials including paper, plastics, metals, and e-waste in multiple locations.

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Picador Recycling Center

1270 Picador Blvd

(619) 454-4324

Tue 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Picador Recycling Center redeems CRV containers at 1270 Picador Blvd in San Ysidro. It opens only Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, so plan a trip around those four days.

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Ponce Recycling (Alta View Dr)

3011 Alta View Dr

(619) 587-9876

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Ponce Recycling operates a CRV redemption site at 3011 Alta View Dr in the 92139 area of San Diego. It opens Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no midday break.

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Ponce Recycling (Carmel Mountain Rd)

11875 Carmel Mountain Rd

(619) 587-9876

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed 1:00 PM-1:30 PM

The Carmel Mountain Rd site at 11875 in the Rancho Penasquitos area redeems CRV containers for Ponce Recycling. Staff close from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM each open day, and the site is closed Sundays.

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Ponce Recycling (Del Mar Heights Rd)

3455 Del Mar Heights Rd

(619) 587-9876

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed 1:00 PM-1:30 PM

Ponce Recycling redeems California Redemption Value containers at 3455 Del Mar Heights Rd in the Carmel Valley area of San Diego. The site closes for a half-hour lunch from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM and stays shut on Sundays.

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Ponce Recycling (Euclid Ave)

312 Euclid Ave

(619) 587-9876

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

This Ponce Recycling location at 312 Euclid Ave in southeast San Diego pays out on CRV beverage containers Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It closes on Sundays.

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San Diego CRV Buyback Center (Paradise Valley Rd)

7702 Paradise Valley Rd

(619) 501-3008

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The San Diego CRV Buyback Center at 7702 Paradise Valley Rd buys back California Redemption Value containers Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It shares a phone line with the center on 32nd St.

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San Diego CRV Center

857 32nd St San Diego CA 92102 USA

(619) 501-3008

Mon-Sat 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (90 reviews)

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Time Recycling Center

412 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy San Diego CA 92113 USA

(619) 235-8182

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3.8 (191 reviews)

Time Recycling Center is a buy-back center at 412 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy, San Diego. It lists Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. hours. The operator accepts California CRV-eligible aluminum, plastic, and glass beverage containers and also buys select scrap metals; call about current metals, prices, and limits.

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Ranch Town Recycling Center Inc.

775 Lincoln Ave San Jose CA 95126 USA

408-292-3333

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (447 reviews)

Non-ferrous scrap and California redemption containers are the buyback at Ranch Town Metal Recycling Center on Lincoln Avenue in San Jose. The center has bought scrap since 1996, including aluminum, copper pipe, insulated copper wire such as Cat 5 and Cat 6, stainless steel, brass, radiators, lead, and batteries. CRV plastic bottles, glass bottles, and aluminum cans are accepted when they arrive sorted. No appointment is required. Customers park in front and walk loads inside, and flatbed carts are available. Hours run Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday is closed, along with Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Memorial Day. Residents, schools, and businesses use the center, and businesses also drop off e-waste. Copper wire does not need to be stripped, and a government-issued ID is part of a copper sale.

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San Jose Metals, Inc.

1032 N 10th St San Jose CA 95112 USA

(408) 293-4032

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (151 reviews)

San Jose Metals is a scrap-metal and California CRV redemption business at 1032 N 10th St. Its website is the operator's current contact point; a local scrap-yard directory lists metal types and Monday–Saturday hours. Confirm item limits and hours with the yard before visiting.

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Story Road Recycling LLC

1303 Story Rd San Jose CA 95122 USA

(408) 806-3881

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

4.1 (136 reviews)

Story Road Recycling is a state-certified recycling site in San Jose, CA, specializing in California Redemption Value (CRV) redemption. The center accepts recyclable containers and offers quick service for redeeming bottles and cans.

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J & D Recycling

1015 N Amphlett Blvd San Mateo CA 94401 USA

(650) 685-1901

Mon-Sat 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM

4.1 (143 reviews)

J & D Recycling runs a California Redemption Value buyback center in San Mateo near the East Poplar Avenue exit of Highway 101. It also operates a Half Moon Bay center behind the CVS at the Strawflower Shopping Center, and a Daly City site is temporarily closed. The San Mateo center takes aluminum cans, glass bottles, and HDPE and PET plastic bottles. Daily load limits apply per location: 100 pounds of aluminum cans, 1,000 pounds of glass, and 100 pounds each of HDPE and PET. It opens at 6 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, opens Sunday until noon, and closes all day Wednesday.

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Can recycling

2616 Jensen Ave Sanger CA 93657 USA

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

4.9 (8 reviews)

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A & M Metals Inc. (Santa Ana)

2301 W 5th Street

714-547-6507

Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM, Sat 8:00 AM to 1:15 PM, closed Sun

A & M Metals is a family-owned scrap yard on W 5th Street in Santa Ana. The family business dates to 1952, and the Santa Ana facility opened in 2011. The yard buys aluminum, copper, brass, steel, stainless steel, insulated copper wire, radiators, and high-temperature alloys such as Inconel and Hastelloy, plus appliances and renovation scrap. Customers also redeem California CRV aluminum cans here. Sellers show a government photo ID for regulated materials such as copper, and staff inspect, sort, and weigh each load before paying. Pressurized tanks, sealed containers, and anything holding hazardous chemicals are turned away. A sister yard operates in Montebello, and the Santa Ana yard draws customers from across Orange County.

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Bruce Metal & Salvage

920 E. 6th St.

(714) 543-1300

Mon to Sun 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM

Bruce Metal & Salvage has run its Santa Ana yard on E. 6th St. since 1974 and buys copper, brass, aluminum, insulated copper wire, electric motors, stainless steel, iron and steel. The buy-back center is open seven days a week and also redeems CRV aluminum cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles.

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Recycle From Home

1801 E Edinger Ave #215

(888) 734-0123

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

5.0 (299 reviews)

Recycle From Home picks up CRV containers from homes and offices. Ryan Bloom, Damion Hickman, and Ryan Hickman started it in 2020 as a CalRecycle pilot with Irvine. Vans collect pre-sorted loads for processing at the company facility. Headquarters are in Santa Ana, Orange, and Costa Mesa. Pickup covers Irvine, Corona, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Riverside, Laguna Niguel, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Rossmoor, Midway City, Villa Park, and unincorporated Orange County. Paid items carry a CA CRV mark: aluminum cans, glass bottles including wine and liquor, plastic #1 through #7, and bi-metal cans. Milk, infant formula, medical food, and non-beverage containers are refused. One consumer is limited to 25 pounds of aluminum or plastic and 250 pounds of glass per day. Refunds go out electronically or by check within one business day. Free e-waste pickup is offered.

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AIM Recycling Santa Fe Springs

13750 Imperial Hwy. Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA

562-921-9975

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.1 (344 reviews)

AIM Recycling Santa Fe Springs is a site that specializes in the recycling of various metals and electronic waste. It provides services for both individuals and businesses looking to safely dispose of recyclable materials.

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Quiroz Recycling

8514 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071, USA

(619) 851-7835

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.6 (84 reviews)

CalRecycle lists Quiroz Recycling at 8514 Mast Boulevard in Santee as a beverage-container redemption center. The state registry lists Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; it does not identify this address as a general household recycling drop-off.

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EDCO Recycling & Transfer - Signal Hill

2755 California Ave

(562) 597-0608

Public waste disposal Mon-Sat 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Buyback center Tue-Sat 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (closed 10-11 a.m.), closed Sun and Mon.

EDCO Recycling & Transfer at 2755 California Ave in Signal Hill combines a self-haul transfer station, a CRV buyback center, and a recycling drop-off. It also runs an Environmental Collection Center for household hazardous waste and e-waste on select Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Sonora Recycling

18647 Eagle Ridge Dr Sonora CA 95370 USA

(209) 536-4214

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (100 reviews)

Sonora Recycling is a full-service recycling site accepting cardboard, paper, ferrous and nonferrous metals, CRV (bottle and cans), and plastic. It serves the Sonora community and surrounding areas.

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South Tahoe Recycling Buy-Back Center

2192 Ruth Ave South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 USA

(530) 542-8344

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (25 reviews)

South Tahoe Refuse operates this California Redemption Value buy-back center at 2192 Ruth Avenue, open Tuesday through Saturday. Customers redeem CRV-marked aluminum, glass, and plastic beverage containers for cash, or donate them to a local charitable organization. Only containers sold in California qualify, so Nevada purchases do not qualify and go to the company's transfer station instead. Loads must arrive sorted by material, with daily limits of 25 pounds of aluminum and plastic and 100 pounds of glass. The center pays nothing for scrap metal.

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Blue Line Transfer Station

500 E. Jamie Ct

650-589-5511

Blue Line Transfer Station at 500 East Jamie Court in South San Francisco is a public disposal and recycling facility run by South San Francisco Scavenger. No appointment is needed. Every vehicle crosses a certified scale on the way in and on the way out, and charges follow weight and material type. Loads must be covered and secure. Three operations share the site. The transfer station takes general waste, construction and demolition debris, and recycling such as clean, dry mattresses, box springs, futons, carpet, and padding. The BOPA Center takes household hazardous waste, including batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and sharps. The Buyback Center pays California Redemption Value on eligible containers, one trip per customer per day. The C&D sorting line is third-party certified and registered with the San Francisco Department of Environment.

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Plaza Alta Recycling (Campo Rd)

8927 Campo Rd

(619) 451-5831

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Sat 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Plaza Alta Recycling LLC redeems CRV containers at 8927 Campo Rd in Spring Valley. Weekdays run 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday closes at 3:00 PM.

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JV Recycling - Sun Valley

7636 San Fernando Rd

818-960-5762

Burbank, North Hollywood, Pacoima, and Shadow Hills customers bring California CRV beverage containers to JV Recycling's Sun Valley yard on San Fernando Road. The yard pays cash for aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles labeled #1 PET or #2 HDPE, weighed on certified scales and paid out on the spot. Vehicles drive into the yard and park beside the sorting and weighing area, where staff help unload heavier loads. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM, with no appointment needed. This is one of eight JV Recycling locations in Southern California.

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JV Recycling - Sylmar

22117 Sierra Hwy

818-960-5762

JV Recycling's Sylmar yard on Sierra Highway pays cash for California CRV containers: aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles marked #1 PET and #2 HDPE. Customers pull into the yard and unload near the scales with staff help, then get paid on the spot after weighing. No appointment is needed. The yard opens Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Non-CRV materials and general scrap are refused. This is one of eight JV Recycling buyback centers across the San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley, and Simi Valley, and it draws customers from San Fernando, Granada Hills, Lake View Terrace, and Pacoima.

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Recycle Strong

42396 Rio Nedo Rd

(951) 406-4978

Recycle Strong opened in 2025 as a family-owned drop-off center on Rio Nedo Road in Temecula, with quick access from I-15 and room for trucks and trailers. Visits run without an appointment six days a week, and staff direct each load to the right drop area. The center pays by the pound on certified scales for CRV aluminum cans and plastic bottles, ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, and insulated copper wire. Cardboard, appliances, and electronics drop off free in designated areas, and glass bottles are accepted as well. Catalytic converters, textiles, household trash, hazardous waste, and anything holding fluids are turned away.

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Temecula Recycling

27635 Diaz Road

951-693-1500

Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Temecula Recycling on Diaz Road takes appliances, electronic devices and e-waste, plus all metals, plastics and CRV products. The City of Temecula lists it as a local e-waste option.

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Better Global Recycling

5035 Pacific Coast Hwy Located in C. Mayor Torrance CA 90505 USA

(213) 305-2815

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

4.2 (41 reviews)

Better Global Recycling is a CRV redemption center located at 5035 Pacific Coast Hwy. in Torrance, behind the Ralph's grocery store. The center accepts aluminum, glass, and plastic for recycling. It is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00am to 3:30pm, with a lunch break from noon to 12:30pm.

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Turlock Recycling

1020 S Walnut Rd Turlock CA 95380 USA

(209) 668-6060

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (69 reviews)

Turlock Recycling operates a Buy-Back Center in Turlock, California, open six days a week, excluding Sundays. They accept various recyclable commodities such as aluminum cans, scrap aluminum containers, glass and plastic bottles, newspaper, magazines, and cardboard. The center weighs, separates, processes, and ships out all recyclable materials received, with the ability to ship products throughout California and even as far as Hong Kong. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. They do not pay for magazines, steel cans, comingled plastics, or telephone books but accept them for recycling. Prices for CRV materials are subject to change, and visitors can contact them at 209-20668-6060 for more information.

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Tri-CED Community Recycling

33377 Western Ave Union City CA 94587 USA

(510) 471-3850

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (263 reviews)

Tri-CED Community Recycling is a nonprofit organization in Union City, CA, focused on reducing waste and providing job training. They operate a Material Recovery site and a youth-run CRV Redemption Center, helping individuals facing employment barriers.

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Recycling Zone Inc. Vallejo

1973 Broadway St.

(707) 437-1301

Broadway Street redemption center in Vallejo listed as a CRV option for North Bay residents. Call ahead before bringing containers.

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VALCORE Recycling Inc

38 Sheridan St Vallejo CA 94590 USA

(707) 645-8258

Mon-Fri 8:00 – 10:50 AM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.3 (163 reviews)

VALCORE is Vallejo's only nonprofit community recycling center, a 501(c)(3) coalition of local organizations that has served the city since 1981. The buyback yard pays for California Redemption Value beverage containers, and bottles and cans arrive sorted with caps off. The yard also takes donations of books, batteries, ink and toner cartridges, and clothing and textiles. Confidential paper shredding runs on site, with a public shredding day on the third Saturday of each month. Gates close ten minutes before the 11:00 AM lunch break and the 3:00 PM closing time, and the yard is closed weekends and major holidays.

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Valcore Recycling Vallejo

38 Sheridan St.

(707) 645-8258

Vallejo recycler on Sheridan Street listed for CRV beverage container redemption. CalRecycle recommends calling ahead.

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Gold Coast Recycling

5275 Colt St & Sperry Ave

(805) 642-9236

A 75,000-square-foot facility on 7.8 acres on Colt Street in Ventura, Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station opened in 1989 as one of only four sites permitted in California that year under AB 939, and it now processes more than 90,000 tons of recyclables annually for Ventura County cities including Fillmore, Ojai, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura, plus Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County. It works with Harrison Industries on curbside, roll-off, and construction and demolition programs. Residents and businesses self-haul trash to the transfer station, including out-of-county loads. The buy-back center pays for CRV aluminum cans, plastics 1 through 7, bimetal cans, and glass, and takes non-CRV glass and plastic for free. Newspaper, cardboard, paper, bulk mail, and magazines are accepted but not currently paid for.

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Standard Industries

1905 Lirio Ave Ventura CA 93004 USA

(805)-643-6669

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (81 reviews)

Standard Industries is based in Ventura, CA, specializing in scrap management and recycling services. They offer solutions for various materials, including metals, CRV, cardboard, and plastics, supporting eco-friendly practices and the local community.

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D Street Recycling

16444 D Street

(760) 243-0624

D Street Recycling pays for non-ferrous scrap such as aluminum, copper, brass, and auto batteries, and takes CRV glass, plastic, and cans. Call ahead for hours.

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Recycling Center (cans & plastic bottles)

1150 E Vista Way Vista CA 92084 USA

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

4.0 (64 reviews)

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A & S Metals

1080 W Beach St Watsonville CA 95076 USA

(831) 722-3597

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (113 reviews)

A & S Metals is a full-service scrap metal recycler and demolition contractor at 1080 West Beach Street in Watsonville, serving Santa Cruz County since 1969. They pay cash up front for scrap metal and buy beverage containers at full California Redemption Value (CRV). Accepted items include car bodies, appliances, batteries, demolition debris, and general scrap metal. Beyond the yard, A & S offers on-site concrete aggregate crushing, equipment salvage and decommissioning, and asbestos and lead abatement for demolition projects along the Central Coast. The Watsonville location is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the company runs additional yards elsewhere in California, including Salinas, Gilroy, Castroville, Merced, Modesto, Los Banos, and Madera.

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Yreka Transfer & Recycling Center

231 Ranch Ln

(530) 842-9119

Tues to Sat 10am to 4:30pm

Yreka Transfer, LLC has hauled garbage in Siskiyou County since 1959, and its family-owned buyback center at 231 Ranch Lane in Yreka pays for CRV beverage containers: aluminum cans, #1 PET and #2 HDPE bottles, #3 through #7 plastics, glass, and bimetal cans. The center also takes non-CRV aluminum cans, steel cans, scrap glass bottles, #1 and #2 scrap plastic, cardboard, and office paper, shredded or loose. Each material must arrive separated, clean, and dry. Aluminum does not need crushing, but foil and pie plates are refused, broken glass is turned away, and glass gets sorted clear from colored before weighing. Loads carrying dirt, moisture, or garbage are paid at a reduced rate, and heavily contaminated cans are rejected. The same company runs weekly curbside trash and recycling carts inside Yreka city limits, serves Montague, Grenada, Lake Shastina, Hornbrook, and nearby towns, and rents 20, 30, and 40 yard roll-off containers across most of Siskiyou County.

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