Recycling centers in Stockton, California

The San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Consolidation Facility is located at 7850 R.A. Bridgeford Street in Stockton, California, adjacent to the Air Metro Business Park at the Stockton Metropolitan Airport. The facility is open to the public from Thursday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding major holidays. It handles approximately 6,000 residents and businesses annually and accepts up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of household hazardous waste per trip. Accepted items include agricultural plastic containers, carpet, construction debris, electronic waste, pool chemicals, and sharps, among others. Not accepted are explosives, radioactive materials, medical waste, sewage, solar panels, controlled substances, ammunitions, refrigerating units, gas-powered tools, air conditioning units, tires, large appliances, and large compressed gas cylinders. The facility also has a Re-Use Room where usable and non-banned products can be taken home for free by county residents. Visitors must be 18 or older, sign a liability waiver, and adhere to specific limits on items taken per week. For more information or to schedule an appointment for business waste disposal, individuals can contact the facility directly.

Tri Valley Recycling, Inc. is a free e-waste recycler serving California's Central Valley, Sacramento Metropolitan Area, San Francisco Bay Area, and North Bay Napa Sonoma. They offer free pickup services for electronic waste from both residences and businesses, with a minimum of 3 qualifying items required for the free service. Accepted items include computer monitors, laptops, computers, copiers, printers, projectors, medical equipment, lab equipment, CRT screens, televisions, LCD screens, PCB boards, faxes, calculators, stereo systems, cell phones, and IT equipment. Additionally, they provide the option for individuals to drop off their old electronics in exchange for cash at their Stockton location. Tri Valley Recycling, Inc. emphasizes proper handling and recycling of e-waste and encourages visitors to schedule pickups online or via text messaging for convenience.

Universal Service Recycling's Stockton yard at 3200 South El Dorado Street is one of five facilities the company runs across ten counties in California's Central Valley. Sellers can bring CRV items (aluminum cans at $1.70/lb, plastic bottles, glass), ferrous scrap (steel, iron, whole automobiles), and non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminum). The yard also sells processed steel (shredded, heavy melt, and bundles) plus cast iron, structural steel, and turnings. Call (209) 944-9555.