Recycling center in Livermore, CA

Refund Recycle Center

2680 Old First St Livermore CA 94550 USA

4.8 (208 reviews)
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About this center

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.

Materials accepted & services

CRV redemptionBeverage containersCalifornia recycling center

Services offered

  • CRV beverage-container redemption

Areas served

Livermore and nearby communities

Not accepted

Other household recycling is not listed by CalRecycle

Prices & reviews

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Kay Jaramillo

2 weeks ago

Review

I recently took a load of scrap metal to this recycling center and was thoroughly impressed. The staff was incredibly friendly and efficient quickly unloading my materials. They provided excellent service offering competitive prices for scrap metal. The whole process was fast simple and environmentally conscious. It’s great to know that they follow eco-friendly practices while offering great value for my recyclables. Definitely a place I'll return to next time I have scrap to get rid of.

Amritpal Bhagat

a year ago

Review

Upon my recent pilgrimage to the Refund Recycle Center nestled in the serene abode of Livermore California I embarked upon a mission to tender forth a collection of empty vessels once home to the elixir of life and the fizz of refreshment. With a heart steadfast and a countenance poised I presented my humble offerings of bottles and cans remnants of past indulgences now destined for their next chapter in the cycle of existence. In this sanctuary of reclamation time danced to the rhythm of efficiency as the attendants with their serene demeanor and nimble hands swiftly processed my humble contributions. Their efficiency was matched only by the warmth of their demeanor a testament to the ethos of service and kindness that permeated the establishment. As I stood amidst the symphony of clinking containers and the gentle hum of machinery I found solace in the simplicity of the moment. For here amidst the mundane task of recycling there existed a quiet beauty—an ode to the cyclical nature of life itself. Thus with a heart lightened and a spirit uplifted I departed from the Refund Recycle Center carrying with me not just the weight of empty containers but also the knowledge that even in the most mundane of tasks there lies the potential for moments of quiet joy and reflection. Truly a sanctuary of sustainability and serenity amidst the bustling currents of modernity.

William Furno

4 months ago

Review

I never recycled anything and excepted some guidance when I arrived with my bag of cans. What I got was 6 underpaid Mexican workers who barely knew English and 6 mins later I got a receipt but I don’t know how to get cash back. The speed was good but the language barrier and lack of a system made it really confusing. What has this state turned into.

Public records at a glance

Explore dated facility and company records. A public record does not verify the business. Coverage varies by agency and is not a complete history.

Visitor questions

What can I bring?

The state lists this site for California CRV beverage-container redemption; check CalRecycle's rules for eligible containers.

Is Refund Recycle Center open on Saturday?

Yes. Refund Recycle Center is open 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Refund Recycle Center open on Sunday?

Refund Recycle Center lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Ownership & business

Names and roles as recorded by the source; these do not independently establish current ownership or beneficial ownership.

Carrier / company-wide

FMCSA carrier & fleet record

U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

USDOT number
2881906
Reported legal name
RICHARD A NAVARRO
Dataset updated:
2026-10-31T11:57:08.000Z
Retrieved:
2026-10-31 (source access date)
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Which FMCSA business names and USDOT number match this address?

FMCSA’s Company Census file updated October 31, 2026 lists legal name RICHARD A NAVARRO, doing business as REFUND RECYCLE CENTER, USDOT 2881906, at 2680 OLD FIRST ST, LIVERMORE, CA 94550. The census record status is A (Active). The source supplies no MCS-150 form date. This is a matched entity-registration record, not proof of site ownership, current operating authority, recycling permits or customer services. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

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Permits & registrations

Dated registry entries and filings do not establish current permit validity, insurance coverage or operating status.

Matched facility / site record

EPA facility registry

US Environmental Protection Agency

EPA registry ID
110070093660
Source record created:
2017-08-07
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110070093660 for REFUND RECYCLE CENTER LLC at 2680 OLD FIRST STREET, LIVERMORE, CA. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

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Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: NPDES:CAZ446546. Recorded program interests: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

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What industry classifications appear in the EPA facility record?

SIC code(s): 5093. Description(s): SCRAP AND WASTE MATERIALS National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. These are recorded industry classifications, not a list of materials accepted today.

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EPA environmental program identifiers

US Environmental Protection Agency, ECHO

Export modified:
2026-10-25
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What EPA environmental program records are associated with this location?

EPA's ECHO export, last modified October 25, 2026, identifies REFUND RECYCLE CENTER LLC at this address as FRS facility 110070093660. Its aggregate active-program flag is Y: EPA defines this as at least one associated air, water, hazardous-waste or drinking-water program record being active. It does not mean that every listed program record is active or that the facility has a current compliance certification.

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What EPA water-discharge program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

ECHO associates REFUND RECYCLE CENTER LLC with ICIS-NPDES identifier(s) CAZ446546 and Clean Water Act permit designation(s) Non-M. Source export last modified October 25, 2026. These identify water-discharge program records; the export's aggregate active flag does not establish the current status or expiry of each individual permit. They do not authorize public waste drop-off.

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Inspections & violations

Historical records do not establish current noncompliance. Missing records or reported zeros do not establish a clean history. Some entries are allegations or reporting events, rather than final findings.

Matched facility / site recordHistorical records

EPA monitoring history

US Environmental Protection Agency, ECHO

EPA registry ID
110070093660
Reported monitoring activities (source five-year window)
1
Source reporting window
20 completed quarters plus the current quarter through the source refresh
Source snapshot:
2026-10-25
Last reported monitoring activity:
2024-04-25
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What compliance-monitoring history does EPA ECHO report for this facility?

EPA ECHO identifies REFUND RECYCLE CENTER LLC at 2680 OLD FIRST STREET, LIVERMORE, CA (FRS 110070093660). Its five-year compliance-monitoring metric records 1 qualifying activity. The latest qualifying activity date supplied is 2024-04-25. The source snapshot is 2026-10-25, retrieved 2026-10-30. These records cover qualifying inspections and evaluations; an air-program evaluation may include off-site work. This is a reported monitoring history, not a current compliance rating. Facility report: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110070093660

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Which selected programme-specific monitoring counts does this EPA export record provide?

For the five-year counting window in its 2026-10-25 snapshot, the export provides these selected programme fields: Clean Water Act monitoring activities: 1. EPA applies programme-specific counting rules. These three available programme categories are a subset of ECHO’s monitoring categories; they should not be added together to reconstruct the aggregate. They are not a complete log of visits or state-held records. Blank fields are omitted rather than treated as zero. Source definitions: https://echo.epa.gov/help/facility-search/all-data-search-results-help

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What monitoring dates does EPA distinguish for federal and state agencies?

The ECHO snapshot supplies latest state/local-reported qualifying activity: 2024-04-25. These are reported activity dates, which may include completion of an air-program evaluation rather than an on-site visit. Snapshot: 2026-10-25. Reporting coverage differs between programmes and agencies. Source definitions: https://echo.epa.gov/help/facility-search/all-data-search-results-help

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EPA enforcement summary

US Environmental Protection Agency, ECHO

EPA registry ID
110070093660
Reported historical noncompliance quarters (three-year window)
0
Reported formal actions (five-year window)
0
Source snapshot:
2026-10-25
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What historical noncompliance does EPA ECHO record for this facility?

EPA ECHO’s 2026-10-25 snapshot records 0 of the last 12 reporting quarters with a violation/noncompliance status for REFUND RECYCLE CENTER LLC at 2680 OLD FIRST STREET, LIVERMORE, CA (FRS 110070093660). Zero recorded quarters is not a certification of compliance or complete reporting. Agency-recorded violations may be allegations rather than final adjudications. Reporting coverage varies by programme. Facility history: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110070093660

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What enforcement-action counts does the EPA export report?

In its five-year summary through the 2026-10-25 snapshot, ECHO reports 0 formal enforcement actions and 0 informal notices/actions. Informal notices can be resolved without escalation and are not final adjudications. Counts reflect the export’s reporting coverage and are not a complete case inventory. A zero does not establish an absence of all enforcement history. Source definitions: https://echo.epa.gov/help/facility-search/all-data-search-results-help

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Water-program history

U.S. EPA, ECHO / ICIS-NPDES

EPA registry ID
110070093660
Source snapshot:
2026-10-25
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What historical water-permit violation entries does EPA record for this location?

EPA’s ICIS-NPDES Part 1 export dated 2026-10-25 contains 0 permit-schedule, 0 compliance-schedule and 1 single-event violation entries for matched permit CAZ446546. Recorded entries: Permit CAZ446546, entry 3641574704: WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) (code E0N16); reported event date 2018-07-15. Schedule entries may be generated automatically. They are database records, not necessarily adjudicated findings or current violations; historical resolution labels are not live status. Part 1 excludes the separate effluent-violation dataset, so this is not a complete water-violation inventory or a measure of pollutant quantities. Facility report: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110070093660

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What historical water-programme notices or informal actions are recorded?

The 2026-10-25 export supplies 1 distinct informal action for the matched permits. Recorded entries: CA-ZIEA433218: Letter to Regulated Entity; agency State; source achieved date 2019-05-13; linked permit CAZ446546. These are recorded as informal actions; this historical record does not establish current status. These dated records do not establish an unresolved condition today. Facility report: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110070093660

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Location & directions

Refund Recycle Center

2680 Old First St Livermore CA 94550 USA

Livermore, CA

37.685497°N, 121.764936°W

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