Recycling center in Novato, CA

Recology Sonoma Marin

7576 Redwood Blvd Novato CA 94945 USA

2.8 (56 reviews)

CRV RecyclingCalifornia Redemption ValueBuy-Back Center

Recology Sonoma Marin recycling center in Novato, CA - View of facility

About this center

Recology Sonoma Marin's Novato Recycling Center is a licensed California Redemption Value (CRV) buy-back facility located at 7576 Redwood Boulevard in Novato, California. This convenient recycling center serves Marin County residents and offers cash payments for eligible CRV containers including aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, and bi-metal containers. The facility operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with no appointment necessary - simply drive up during business hours. As a state-certified CRV redemption center, they pay California's mandated deposit refunds, providing immediate cash for your recyclables. Beyond CRV containers, the center also accepts cardboard for recycling, making it a solution for common household recyclables. Recology Sonoma Marin is part of the larger Recology family, one of the West Coast's leading integrated resource recovery companies with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and zero waste goals. Before visiting, customers should remove all bottle caps and lids from containers to ensure proper processing and maximize refund value. The center features convenient drive-through service, allowing you to stay in your vehicle during drop-off. Important note: The facility does not accept empty pill bottles for recycling. Novato residents with unwanted medications should seal pills in a plastic bag and dispose of them according to guidelines on the Novato Sanitary District website. The center is managed by Logan Harvey and staffed with knowledgeable team members who can answer questions about CRV values, accepted materials, and recycling best practices. Located on Redwood Boulevard with easy access from Highway 101, the facility serves Novato, San Rafael, Petaluma, and surrounding North Bay communities. Recology Sonoma Marin's commitment extends beyond buy-back services to waste management including residential collection, commercial services, and community education programs throughout Sonoma and Marin Counties.

Materials accepted & services

CRV Recycling California Redemption Value Buy-Back Center Aluminum Cans Glass Bottles Plastic Bottles Bi-Metal Containers Cardboard Recycling Cash for Cans Bottle Redemption Recology Novato CA Marin County North Bay Drive-Through Service State Certified Resource Recovery Zero Waste Environmental Sustainability

Additional materials details

Accepts: CRV-eligible containers (aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, bi-metal containers) for cash redemption, and cardboard for free recycling. Must remove all caps and lids before redeeming. Does NOT accept: pill bottles, hazardous materials, or non-CRV items. Drive-through service available.

Pricing information

California CRV rates paid for all eligible containers: current state-mandated deposit refunds provided. Aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, and bi-metal containers accepted. Instant cash payment. Cardboard recycling is free. Rates set by CalRecycle.

Special offers

Instant cash for CRV recyclables! No appointment necessary - just drive up Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM-4 PM. Convenient drive-through service keeps you in your vehicle. Free cardboard recycling. Part of Recology's zero waste commitment.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Grant Thomas (Travel with Grant)

6 months ago

Google review

I recently did a facility tour of their recycling center in Santa Rosa. Everyone we talked to was very friendly and helpful. The workers are very proud of the work they do and take great pride in their work. I’m glad I have Recology as my waste company.

Cattus Volantem

3 years ago

Google review

Have been there 3 or 4 times over the past 7 years but only out of necessity. Was routinely little more than tolerated and treated as though I were an annoyance. Granted recycling may not be a stimulating or particularly rewarding career but it's a long way from being conscripted to haul stone for constructing the Great Pyramid of Giza!

Bobby Bruno

10 months ago

Google review

It’s unbelievable how bad this company is at customer service and communications. It must be nice to have government contracts like this ridiculous company. They should be ashamed of themselves. They never return messages ever. Not through their preferred method of email or phone calls. They don’t care about anyone at all.

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