Turlock, California

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Local recycling centers

3 locations

AAA RECYCLING LLC

291 5th St

California CalRecycle lists AAA Recycling LLC at 291 5th Street as a beverage-container recycling center. Check its current hours and accepted containers before visiting.

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Services: Beverage-container recycling center

What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?

CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Aaa Recycling Llc, account RC340258.001 at this address. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are beverage-container program accounts, separate from solid-waste permits. A processor entry alone does not establish public walk-in redemption service.

What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?

The directory reports Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sun Closed; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.

TURLOCK GO GREEN

1600 McCormick St Turlock CA 95380 USA

4.1/5(202 reviews)

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

Turlock Recycling

1020 S Walnut Rd Turlock CA 95380 USA

4.2/5(69 reviews)

Turlock Recycling operates a Buy-Back Center in Turlock, California, open six days a week, excluding Sundays. They accept various recyclable commodities such as aluminum cans, scrap aluminum containers, glass and plastic bottles, newspaper, magazines, and cardboard. The center weighs, separates, processes, and ships out all recyclable materials received, with the ability to ship products throughout California and even as far as Hong Kong. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. They do not pay for magazines, steel cans, comingled plastics, or telephone books but accept them for recycling. Prices for CRV materials are subject to change, and visitors can contact them at 209-20668-6060 for more information.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum cans, Scrap aluminum containers, Glass bottles, Plastic bottles, Newspaper, Magazines, Cardboard, CRV bimetal, CRV plastics, Steel cans, Comingled plastics, Telephone books

Services: Recycling buy-back · Material weighing · Material separation · Material processing · Recyclable commodity shipping

Where is Turlock Recycling located?

The buy-back center is listed at 1200 South Walnut Road, Turlock, CA 95380.

What are the operating hours?

The site lists Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Sunday closed.

Materials Accepted in Turlock

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Turlock include recycling center, Aluminum cans, Scrap aluminum containers, Glass bottles, Plastic bottles. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Turlock, California

The City of Turlock contracts with Turlock Scavenger for a three-cart system: blue for commingled recyclables, green for organics and garden material, and black for trash. Carts go out the night before or by 5:00 AM on service day. Turlock Transfer at 1200 South Walnut Road takes bulky loads, mattresses, tires, and e-waste Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes in the blue and green carts in Turlock CA?

The blue cart takes clean, commingled recyclables with no sorting. Food-contaminated items and plastic film such as grocery bags and packaging stay out. The green cart holds organics only: grass clippings, leaves, tree branches, and food scraps. Plastic and compost bags, treated wood, metal, rocks, concrete, furniture, and blankets contaminate the green cart.

How do I find my Turlock garbage service day?

Call Turlock Scavenger customer service at 209-668-7274 or email tscinfo@turlockscavenger.com. The same number books an extra dump. Turlock Scavenger observes New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Service on those days moves back 1 day, and the normal schedule resumes the following week.

How much does Turlock Transfer charge for mattresses, tires, and electronics?

Turlock Transfer charges $10 per mattress or box spring and $7 per passenger tire plus scale weight ($12 with rim). Monitors, TVs, and laptops cost $24 plus scale weight, and towers and printers cost $10. Stoves, washers, and water heaters cost $25 each, and refrigerators and A/C units $30. Trash loads cost $80 per ton with a $45 minimum.

Where do I recycle electronics in Turlock?

Three sites on the city's e-waste list take electronics: Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley in Turlock, (209) 669-6535, Turlock Transfer on South Walnut Road, and the Stanislaus County Fink Road Sanitary Landfill in Crows Landing, (209) 837-4804. The county household hazardous waste facility also takes e-waste from households on Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

How does Free Dump Day work in Turlock?

The City of Turlock and Turlock Scavenger hold Free Dump Day once a year at Turlock Transfer. City residents dump one pickup truck load of household debris free per current City of Turlock utility bill, with a photo ID showing a Turlock address. The limit is 9 tires per load. Sealed gas cylinders and treated wood are refused. Call Municipal Services at 209-668-5590.

Where do I take household hazardous waste in Turlock?

Stanislaus County's household hazardous waste facility takes household loads on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds. Call the hotline at 209-525-6789 for open dates. Small businesses with up to 220 pounds come Wednesdays by appointment only at 209-525-6700.

Recycling tips for Turlock

•Turlock Scavenger charges replacement fees for burned or melted carts. Soak fireworks in water for 24 hours, seal them in a plastic bag, and put them in the black cart.
•Bottles and cans marked CRV bring a cash refund at the Turlock Recycling Buy Back Center, so cash them in before they go in the blue cart.
•The Turlock Scavenger office keeps 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekday hours, separate from the transfer station's gate hours.
•Book bulky item pickup for mattresses, couches, and appliances (refrigerator doors removed) through Turlock Scavenger at 209-668-7274.
•Free Dump Day proof must be a City of Turlock utility bill. TID, PG&E, and phone bills do not qualify.

Recycling centers near Turlock

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Staceys Recycling Center

Ceres, CA · 10 mi

Gilton Resource Recovery

Modesto, CA · 10 mi

A&s Metals-Modesto

Modesto, CA · 10 mi

Royal Recycling Center

Modesto, CA · 11 mi

Stanislaus County Fink Road Sanitary Landfill

Crows Landing, CA · 11 mi

Universal Service Recycling, Inc.