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Recycling centers in California

Browse 201 cities with recycling centers, scrap yards, and drop-off facilities across California.

Cities with recycling centers in California

Browse recycling facilities by city to find convenient locations near you. Each listing includes contact information, accepted materials, and operating hours.

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Alhambra

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Aliso Viejo

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American Canyon

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Anaheim

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Anderson

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Annapolis

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Antioch

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Anza

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Apple Valley

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Arroyo Grande

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Atwater

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Banning

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Barstow

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Beaumont

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Bell

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Bellflower

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Ben Lomond

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Berkeley

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Big Bear Lake

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Biola

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Bostonia

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Brentwood

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Burlingame

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Calexico

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Calistoga

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Camarillo

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Ceres

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Chowchilla

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Chula Vista

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Citrus Heights

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Clovis

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Coarsegold

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Colton

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Compton

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Concord

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Corning

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Corona

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Costa Mesa

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Cottonwood

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Covina

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Crows Landing

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Cutler

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Delano

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Dinuba

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Dos Palos

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El Cajon

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El Centro

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El Cerrito

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El Monte

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Elk Grove

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Escondido

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Exeter

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Fair Oaks

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Fairfield

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Farmersville

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Fillmore

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Fremont

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Fresno

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Fullerton

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Gardena

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Gilroy

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Goshen

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Grass Valley

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Guerneville

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Half Moon Bay

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Hayward

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Healdsburg

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Hesperia

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Huntington Beach

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Huntington Park

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Igo

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Imperial

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Inglewood

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Irvine

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Joshua Tree

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Jurupa Valley

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Kingsburg

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La Mesa

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La Puente

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Laguna Niguel

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Lake Elsinore

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Lakeside

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Lancaster

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Lemon Grove

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Lemoore

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Lindsay

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Livermore

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Lodi

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Long Beach

7 centers

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Los Angeles

36 centers

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Los Banos

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Los Molinos

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Madera

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Manteca

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Martinez

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Menlo Park

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Merced

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Milpitas

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Modesto

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Monrovia

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Montclair

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Montebello

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Moreno Valley

11 centers

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Mount Shasta

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Mountain View

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Murrieta

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Napa

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National City

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North Fork

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North Highlands

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Northridge

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Novato

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Oakhurst

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Oakland

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Oakley

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Oceanside

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Ontario

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Orange

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Orland

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Oxnard

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Pacheco

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Pacifica

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Paradise

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Paramount

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Parlier

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Patterson

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Petaluma

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Pico Rivera

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Pittsburg

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Pixley

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Placentia

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Playa del Rey

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Playa Del Rey

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Pleasanton

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Pomona

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Porterville

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Ramona

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Rancho Cordova

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Red Bluff

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Redding

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Redwood City

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Reedley

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Rialto

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Richmond

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Ripon

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Riverdale

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Riverside

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Sacramento

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Salida

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Salinas

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San Bernardino

4 centers

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San Carlos

3 centers

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San Diego

23 centers

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San Francisco

6 centers

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San Jacinto

1 center

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San Jose

10 centers

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San Leandro

3 centers

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San Marcos

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San Mateo

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San Pablo

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San Pedro

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San Rafael

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Sanger

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Santa Ana

4 centers

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Santa Clara

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Santa Clarita

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Santa Cruz

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Santa Fe Springs

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Santa Paula

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Santee

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Scotts Valley

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Selma

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Signal Hill

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Sloughhouse

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Sonoma

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Sonora

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South El Monte

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South Lake Tahoe

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South San Francisco

2 centers

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Spring Valley

6 centers

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Stanton

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Stevenson Ranch

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Stockton

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Sun Valley

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Sunnyvale

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Sylmar

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Temecula

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Torrance

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Tracy

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Tulare

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Turlock

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Union City

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Vallejo

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Ventura

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Victorville

4 centers

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Visalia

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Vista

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Watsonville

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West Los Angeles

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Willows

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Yreka

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Recycling resources

Guides, prices, and tools to help you recycle and get paid for scrap across California.

Frequently Asked Questions
Common recycling questions for California residents

How many recycling centers are in California?

RecycleFind lists 544 recycling centers across 201 cities in California. The most coverage is in Los Angeles (36 centers), San Diego (23 centers), Moreno Valley (11 centers). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.

What materials can I recycle in California?

Centers listed in California most commonly handle recycling, e-waste, drop-off, recycling center, Glass. Acceptance varies by location, so open a specific listing to confirm what each facility takes. For prep tips and current values, see our material guides and the live scrap metal prices on RecycleFind.

Where can I recycle electronics in Los Angeles, California?

Los Angeles has several of the California centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Los Angeles page above to see which facilities list electronics, then check our electronics recycling guide for what is accepted and how to wipe your data first. Many drop-off sites also take batteries and small appliances.

Where can I recycle scrap metal in San Diego, California?

Scrap yards and recycling centers in San Diego typically buy metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass. Call ahead to confirm accepted metals, and bring clean, sorted material plus ID for the best payout. Check current scrap metal prices on RecycleFind before you go so you know what your load is worth.

Best-rated recycling centers in Moreno Valley, California?

The strongest centers in Moreno Valley combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Moreno Valley listing above shows ratings, accepted materials, and contact details so you can compare facilities side by side and pick the closest one that takes what you need.

Does California have a bottle deposit program?

Yes. CalRecycle's consumer page, checked October 19, 2026, lists 5 cents on CRV containers under 24 ounces and 10 cents once a container reaches 24 ounces. Wine and distilled spirits in a box, bladder, pouch, or similar container are 25 cents. A Rhode Island DEM comparison table, current as of August 2026, lists that same split. The amount is printed on the container. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in California accept aluminum cans and many take glass and plastic bottles, so recycling them still reduces waste and can earn a small payout at metal facilities.

Can't find what you're looking for? Try our recycling center search to find specific facilities in your area, or contact us with your questions.

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