Recycling center in Modesto, CA

Universal Service Recycling, Inc.

570 S 9th St Modesto CA 95351 USA

4.6 (56 reviews)

Scrap MetalCRV BuybackAluminum Cans

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Universal Service Recycling, Inc. recycling center in Modesto, CA - View of facility

About this center

Universal Service Recycling is a scrap metal yard and recycling buyer in Modesto, California that pays cash for recyclables and scrap. They buy California Redemption Value (CRV) recyclables including aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass, along with ferrous metals (steel, iron, and automobiles) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel). The company also sells processed materials such as shredded steel, heavy melt, bundles, cast iron, structural steel, and metal turnings to industrial buyers. Per the site, Universal Service Recycling operates five facilities serving ten counties.

Materials accepted & services

Scrap Metal CRV Buyback Aluminum Cans Plastic Bottles Glass Ferrous Metals Steel Iron Automobiles Non-Ferrous Metals Aluminum Copper Brass Stainless Steel Cast Iron Structural Steel Cash for Scrap

Additional materials details

MATERIALS WE ACCEPT: All grades of aluminum including: • Aluminum cans • Aluminum extrusions • Cast aluminum • Painted siding • Sheet aluminum Other accepted materials: • Auto and truck batteries (casings cannot be cracked) • Brass plumbing, fixtures, faucets and fittings • Catalytic converters • Copper #1 and #2 • Copper sheets • California Redemption Value (CRV) • #1 PETE Plastic • #2 HDPE Plastic • Glass • Insulated copper wiring #1 and #2 • Electric motors • Heater cores • Lead • Scrap lead • Radiators • Stainless steel • Steel Metal products we purchase: • Appliances • Automobiles • Bailing clips • Busheling • Cable, fence and wire • Cast iron • Construction equipment • Demolition scrap • Farm Machinery • Industrial scrap steel • Machine shop turnings • OTM (Other track material) • Prepared #1 and #2 heavy melt • Prepared plate and structural • Railroad scrap • Sheet metal • Structural beams • Tanks larger than 100 gal must have 3 ft. hole • Unprepared steel MATERIALS WE DO NOT ACCEPT: • Barrels, drums, pails and buckets unless triple rinsed, dried and lid removed • Brass ammunition or spent rounds • Capacitors • Cardboard • Closed compressed gas cylinders • Closed containers of any kind • Containers with free-flowing liquids in or outside (tar, oil, gasoline, etc.) • Explosive materials • Gas tanks without a visible 8″ x 8″ hole cut in bottom of tank • Material containing PCBs, refrigerants or mercury • Paint cans • Paper • Propane, oxygen or acetylene tanks or bottles (must have 8″ x 8″ hole cut in tank) • Radioactive material • Rims with tires • Rubber • Thermostats • Wood

Services offered

CRV beverage container redemption
Scrap metal buying
Automobile recycling
Processed metals sales
Cash payouts for recyclables

Frequently asked questions

What is the current pay rate for aluminum cans at the Modesto location?

Universal Service Recycling is currently paying $1.70 per pound for aluminum cans.

Reviews & pricing

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

Tatiana Mayle

2 years ago

Google review

My roommate and I both go there and only there. We love them and they are fast and the staff is awesome and nice. And they don't screw u over either. We love them and we won't go anywhere else. And I recommend them to anyone else to as well. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

archie landers

2 years ago

Google review

This is a new recycle center I tried out here lately. Due to covid-19 restrictions finding a good steady place to take your recycles to so little difficult. You have to drive a good distance compared to how far you used to. This place wasn't too far from me they were very quick and prompt have you treated me like a human being and I was in and out and almost no time. Great place to go and great prices too. Update 2-22-22 This place is still great friendly people and good prices. Quick and efficient also. Why go anywhere else? Still a great place. They are very helpful....

Christopher Freeman

10 months ago

Google review

A great place to turn in your recycling and make a few extra bucks! They get you in and out fairly quickly with more money in your pocket than when you arrive.

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