Bi-metal (CRV) containers are made with two types of metals joined together, such as Sapporo beer cans, and have a California Redemption Value.
Empty and drip-free.
As of Jan. 1, 2024, there are new eligible beverage containers for redemption in the California Beverage Recycling Program. Consumers pay CA Redemption Value (CRV) when they purchase beverages from a retailer. Find changes to the program and redemption locations here, or call 1-800-RECYCLE.
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| J & D Recycling - CRV (Menlo Park) | 3401 Middlefield Rd | Menlo Park | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| J & D Recycling - CRV (San Mateo) | 1015 N Amphlett Blvd | San Mateo | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Jado Recycling - CRV (Alameda) |
523 S Shore Center W South Shore Center (behind Ross) |
Alameda | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Jado Recycling - CRV (Fremont) |
39200 Paseo Padre Pkwy Gateway Plaza (across from 24HR Fitness) |
Fremont | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Jado Recycling - CRV (Redwood City) | 46 Fifth Ave | Redwood City | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Jado Recycling - CRV (San Jose) |
4650 Meridian Ave (by Lunardi's) |
San Jose | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Mountain View Recycling Center | 935 Terra Bella Ave | Mountain View | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off | Buyback CRV program open to everyone. Free drop-off without buyback is for Mountain View residents only. | |
| National Recycling Corp. (Oakland) | 1312 Kirkham St. | Oakland | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Olyns Reverse Vending Cube - CRV (Hayward) |
24601 Mission Blvd Chavez Supermarket (inside by front door) |
Hayward | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Olyns Reverse Vending Cube - CRV (San Carlos) |
810 Laurel St Bianchini's Market (inside by front door) |
Hayward | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Our Planet Recycling SF | 531 Bayshore Blvd. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Recycle | Free Drop-off | This item may have redemption value. Separate for recycle drop-off | |
| Refund Recycling | 2680 Old First St. | Livermore | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Republic Services, Inc. | 42600 Boyce Road | Fremont | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Sanchez Cash for Cans (CRV) | 1468 44th Ave | Oakland | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Santana Recycling | 1725 Cavallo Rd | Antioch | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Shoreway Environmental Center (SEC) | 333 Shoreway Road | San Carlos | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | Public Recycling Center | |
| SMaRT Station | 301 Carl Rd | Sunnyvale | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off | Currently by Appointment Only. Open to all public | |
| Standard Iron & Metal | 4525 San Leandro St. | Oakland | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Sun's Pad & Foam Recycling |
124 Medburn St #B1 |
Concord | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off |
| Recycling | Note | ||
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| Alameda |
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| Albany |
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| Berkeley |
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| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
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| Dublin |
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| Emeryville |
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| Fremont |
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| Hayward |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| Livermore |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| Newark |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| Oakland |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| Piedmont |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| Pleasanton |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| San Leandro |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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| Union City |
Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ### |
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