Bottle & Can Redemption Centers in San Jose, CA

3 locations from 10 recycling listings in San Jose.

Redemption centers that pay the deposit back on bottles and cans in bottle-bill states. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.

Bottle & Can Redemption Centers in San Jose

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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Bottle & Can Redemption Centers in San Jose: FAQ

How much do I get back for cans and bottles in San Jose, CA?

It depends on your state's bottle bill: most pay 5 or 10 cents per eligible container. Only containers sold in the state with the deposit marking qualify.

Do I need to sort my containers?

Most redemption centers ask you to separate by material (aluminum, plastic, glass) and sometimes by brand or distributor. Rinsed, uncrushed containers are processed fastest.

Is there a limit on how many containers I can return?

Some centers and retailers cap daily returns per person. Call ahead if you have a large load.

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