Glass bottles with a CRV (California Redemption Value) are usually designed to hold liquids. Glass bottles can be various colors and shapes, though such items most commonly have a narrow necks and long bodies. Bottles that qualify for the California Redemption Value are usually labeled with "CA CRV."
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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| Citywide Fibers | 1151 Quesada Ave. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Note: Citywide Fibers will not give you any CRV redemption value for your recyclables. | |
| Jado Recycling - CRV (San Jose) |
4650 Meridian Ave (by Lunardi's) |
San Jose | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Jado Recycling - CRV (Redwood City) | 46 Fifth Ave | Redwood City | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Dos Palos Recycling Co. (CRV) | 1565 Olivina Ave | Livermore | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Biagini Waste Reduction Systems Inc. | 1150 Hensley Street | Richmond | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Our Planet Recycling SF | 531 Bayshore Blvd. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Sunset Recycling Center (CRV) | 10790 Macarthur Blvd | Oakland | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| The Buy Back (CRV) at Berkeley Recycling Center | 699 Gilman St | Berkeley | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Civicorps Recycling | 101 Myrtle St. | Oakland | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| CalRecycle's Where to Recycle Location Finder |
1001 I St PO Box 4025 |
Sacramento | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/BevContainer/RecyclingCenters/ | |
| Olyns Reverse Vending Cube - CRV (Hayward) |
24601 Mission Blvd Chavez Supermarket (inside by front door) |
Hayward | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| American Iron & Metals | 1050 Brookside Dr. | Richmond | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Tri-CED Community Recycling | 33377 Western Ave. | Union City | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Davis Street (WM) Resource Recovery Complex (Transfer Station) | 2615 Davis St. | San Leandro | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Recycle drop-off area | |
| Olyns Reverse Vending Cube - CRV (San Carlos) |
810 Laurel St Bianchini's Market (inside by front door) |
Hayward | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Delta Scrap & Salvage | 1371 Main St. | Oakley | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Republic Services, Inc. | 42600 Boyce Road | Fremont | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station | 41149 Boyce Rd. | Fremont | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Separate recyclables and deposit into marked containers at facility | |
| Sun's Pad & Foam Recycling |
124 Medburn St #B1 |
Concord | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Shoreway Environmental Center (SEC) | 333 Shoreway Road | San Carlos | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | Public Recycling Center |
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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 |
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| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) |
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| Livermore |
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| Newark |
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| Oakland |
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| Piedmont |
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| Pleasanton |
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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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