What can I bring — and where?
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Aluminum cans
Recycling aluminum saves up to 95% of the energy needed to make new metal.
Why recycle aluminum cans?
Recycling aluminum uses about 95% less energy than making it from raw ore, and a recycled can can be back on the shelf as a new can. In California you also get your CRV refund back.
How to bring it
- Rinse and empty them. CRV pays 5¢ per container under 24 oz and 10¢ at 24 oz or more.
- Small loads are paid by count (up to 50 of each material); larger loads by weight.
CRV glass
Glass can be recycled endlessly without losing quality or purity.
Why recycle crv glass?
Glass can be recycled over and over without losing quality, and using recycled glass takes roughly half the energy of making it from raw materials. It also keeps bottles out of the landfill.
How to bring it
- Bring whole, empty bottles, sorted away from cans and plastic.
- Milk and infant-formula containers carry no CRV, so leave those out.
CRV plastic
Recycling plastic reduces pollution and conserves fossil-fuel resources.
Why recycle crv plastic?
Recycling plastic keeps containers out of landfills and waterways and reduces the fossil fuels needed to make new plastic. California’s CRV program pays you to bring it in.
How to bring it
- Empty the container and keep it separate from your glass and aluminum.
- Same CRV rates as cans. Milk jugs carry no CRV.
Copper
Recycled copper retains 100% of its properties and uses far less energy than mining.
Why recycle copper?
Recycled copper saves up to about 85% of the energy needed to mine and process new copper, and it can be recycled again and again without losing its properties.
How to bring it
- Bare, clean copper is easiest to grade. Sort it by type and keep it apart from brass.
- Non-ferrous sales need a valid photo ID under California law. Call for today’s pricing.
Brass
Recycling brass saves energy and reduces the need for new metal extraction.
Why recycle brass?
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc that melts down and gets reused, which saves energy and reduces the need to mine new metal.
How to bring it
- Brass won’t stick to a magnet. Keep it separate from copper and other metals.
- A valid photo ID is required for non-ferrous sales. Call for today’s pricing.
Scrap aluminum
Scrap aluminum is recycled efficiently, saving energy and reducing environmental impact.
Why recycle scrap aluminum?
Scrap aluminum from siding, gutters, rims and old equipment can be melted and reused. Recycling it uses about 95% less energy than making new aluminum.
How to bring it
- Keep it separate from your CRV cans. Remove plastic, rubber and steel parts first.
- A valid photo ID is required for non-ferrous sales. Call for today’s pricing.
Stainless steel
Stainless is durable and fully recyclable, processed for reuse.
Why recycle stainless steel?
Stainless is durable and fully recyclable. Recycling it keeps valuable metal in use and cuts the energy and mining needed to make new steel.
How to bring it
- Most stainless won’t stick to a magnet, but some grades do. Not sure? Ask us.
- Keep it separate from other metals. Call for today’s pricing.
Iron & steel
Iron is recycled to reduce raw-material extraction and support industrial reuse.
Why recycle iron & steel?
Steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world. Recycling it saves roughly 60 to 75% of the energy of making steel from ore.
How to bring it
- A magnet sticks to iron and steel. Drain fluids and remove plastic, rubber and wood.
- Call ahead for heavy or oversized loads.
Tin
Recycling tin reduces mining waste and conserves valuable raw materials.
Why recycle tin?
Recycling tin-plated steel cans and scrap reduces mining waste and keeps usable metal out of the landfill.
How to bring it
- Do the magnet test. Tin-plated steel sticks, so keep it with your ferrous metals.
- Empty and rinse food cans before you bring them.
Cardboard
Clean cardboard saves trees, water and energy while reducing landfill waste.
Why recycle cardboard?
Recycling cardboard saves trees, water and energy and keeps bulky waste out of the landfill.
How to bring it
- Clean, dry cardboard is best.
- Bringing a large volume? Call the Hoblitt yard first so we can tell you what to expect.
Do this, skip that
Do this
- Empty and drain cans and bottles — dry loads pay without delays
- Sort aluminum, glass and plastic into separate bags
- Look for “CA Redemption Value” or “CA CRV” on the container
- Use a magnet to sort iron & steel (sticks) from copper, brass & aluminum (doesn't)
- Keep copper, brass and aluminum separate from each other
- Bring a valid photo ID when you sell non-ferrous scrap
- Call ahead for large or unusual loads — we'll point you the right way
Avoid this
- Mixing non-CRV items into a CRV load — it can be rejected or paid at scrap value only
- Bringing dirty, wet or contaminated containers and cardboard
- “Wish-cycling” — tossing questionable items in and hoping for the best
- Sealed containers, propane tanks, batteries or anything holding fuel — call first
- Leaving fluids in engines and appliances
- Assuming every stainless item is non-magnetic — ask us when in doubt
- Showing up without ID for copper, brass or other non-ferrous scrap
Cans & bottles: estimate your refund
Illustrative estimate using California's standard CRV rates (5¢ under 24 oz, 10¢ at 24 oz and up). Large loads are paid by weight and the final amount is set at the scale.
Everything people ask us
California pays a CRV refund of 5¢ for containers under 24 oz and 10¢ for 24 oz and larger. Small loads can be paid by count; larger loads are paid by weight at California's state-set rates.
Yes — please separate aluminum, glass and plastic and remove anything that isn't a CRV container. Mixed-in non-CRV items can cause a load to be rejected or paid at scrap value only.
Jefferson Avenue is a Certified California Redemption Center for cans, glass and plastic. Hoblitt Avenue takes all CRV material and is our full-service scrap yard for copper, brass, iron, stainless, tin, scrap aluminum and cardboard.
Yes. California law requires recyclers to record seller identification on non-ferrous metal sales (copper, brass, aluminum and similar), so bring a valid photo ID. CRV container redemption doesn't require it.
Scrap prices move with the commodity markets, so they change from day to day. Call the Hoblitt Avenue yard at (559) 299-8807 or stop in for today's pricing.
A magnet sticks to ferrous metals (iron and steel). It doesn't stick to non-ferrous metals like copper, brass and aluminum, which generally pay more. Some stainless grades are magnetic and some aren't — if you're not sure, ask us.
Sealed containers, propane tanks, batteries and anything holding fuel are generally not accepted. Not sure about an item? Call the location before you load up.
Jefferson Ave.: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:45pm, Sat 8:00am–3:45pm. Hoblitt Ave.: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:15pm, closed for lunch 11:45am–12:30pm. Both are closed Sundays and on New Year's, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Not sure if we take it?
Call the location before you load up — we'll tell you straight.