CRV - Plastic Beverage Containers

Plastic bottles (CRV) are bottles which require a deposit at the time of purchase and are made from plastic resins PET #1, HDPE #2 or PP #5.

Empty and drip-free.

Find Beverage Container Redemption Center locations here or call 1-800-RECYCLE.

As of Jan. 1, 2024, there are new eligible beverage containers for redemption in the California Beverage Recycling Program. Find program information.

Lean more about the California Bottle Bill here.

Vendors

Vendor	Address	City	Destination	Disposal Method	Notes
Fry's Metals	1845 W. Winton Ave.	Hayward	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off	CRV Redemption hours subject to change. Call first.
Mings Recycling	3495 Breakwater Court	Hayward	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off, Buyback Pick-up	No CRV public buyback in hayward. Commercial quantity only.
Olyns CRV Cube (Inside Lucky- Hayward)	25151 Santa Clara St Lucky	Hayward	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off	Search the web or app for list of OLYN Cube CRV locations. The Olyns app is a recycling hub, showing Cube locations and real-time fill levels, enabling touchless NFC interaction, and tracking container deposits automatically. Plus, it lets you cash out, unlock rewards, check coupons, climb leaderboards, and see your environmental impact—all in one place.
Olyns CRV Cube (Inside Safeway- Hayward)	22280 Foothill Blvd Safeway	Hayward	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off	Search the web or app for list of OLYN Cube CRV locations. The Olyns app is a recycling hub, showing Cube locations and real-time fill levels, enabling touchless NFC interaction, and tracking container deposits automatically. Plus, it lets you cash out, unlock rewards, check coupons, climb leaderboards, and see your environmental impact—all in one place.
Dos Palos Recycling Co. (CRV)	1565 Olivina Ave	Livermore	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off
Refund Recycling Center	2680 Old First St.	Livermore	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off
Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling Drop-off	4001 N. Vasco Rd.	Livermore	Recycle	Free Drop-off	This item may have redemption value. Find a CRV Center https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/BevContainer/RecyclingCenters/
J & D Recycling - CRV (Menlo Park)	3401 Middlefield Rd	Menlo Park	Compost	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.
Olyns CRV Cube (Inside FoodMaxx - Newark)	39966 Cedar Blvd FoodMaxx	Newark	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off	Search the web or app for list of OLYN Cube CRV locations. The Olyns app is a recycling hub, showing Cube locations and real-time fill levels, enabling touchless NFC interaction, and tracking container deposits automatically. Plus, it lets you cash out, unlock rewards, check coupons, climb leaderboards, and see your environmental impact—all in one place.
Olyns CRV Cube (Inside Safeway - Oakland - Fruitvale)	3550 Fruitvale Ave Safeway	Oakland	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off	Search the web or app for list of OLYN Cube CRV locations. The Olyns app is a recycling hub, showing Cube locations and real-time fill levels, enabling touchless NFC interaction, and tracking container deposits automatically. Plus, it lets you cash out, unlock rewards, check coupons, climb leaderboards, and see your environmental impact—all in one place.
Olyns CRV Cube (Inside Safeway - Oakland - Grand)	3747 Grand Ave Safeway	Oakland	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off	Search the web or app for list of OLYN Cube CRV locations. The Olyns app is a recycling hub, showing Cube locations and real-time fill levels, enabling touchless NFC interaction, and tracking container deposits automatically. Plus, it lets you cash out, unlock rewards, check coupons, climb leaderboards, and see your environmental impact—all in one place.
Sunset Recycling Center (CRV) (MacArthur)	10790 MacArthur Blvd	Oakland	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off
Olyns CRV Cube (Inside Lucky - Oakland - Mountain)	1963 Mountain Blvd Lucky	Oakland	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off	Search the web or app for list of OLYN Cube CRV locations. The Olyns app is a recycling hub, showing Cube locations and real-time fill levels, enabling touchless NFC interaction, and tracking container deposits automatically. Plus, it lets you cash out, unlock rewards, check coupons, climb leaderboards, and see your environmental impact—all in one place.
Sanchez Cash for Cans (CRV)	1468 44th Ave	Oakland	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off
Olyns CRV Cube (Inside Safeway- Oakland - Redwood)	4100 Redwood Rd Safeway	Oakland	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off	Search the web or app for list of OLYN Cube CRV locations. The Olyns app is a recycling hub, showing Cube locations and real-time fill levels, enabling touchless NFC interaction, and tracking container deposits automatically. Plus, it lets you cash out, unlock rewards, check coupons, climb leaderboards, and see your environmental impact—all in one place.
Olyns CRV Cube (Inside Lucky - Oakland - 18th)	247 E 18Th St Lucky	Oakland	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off	Search the web or app for list of OLYN Cube CRV locations. The Olyns app is a recycling hub, showing Cube locations and real-time fill levels, enabling touchless NFC interaction, and tracking container deposits automatically. Plus, it lets you cash out, unlock rewards, check coupons, climb leaderboards, and see your environmental impact—all in one place.
Sunset Recycling Center (CRV) (Broadway Ave)	2910 Broadway (Grocery Outlet Parking Lot)	Oakland	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off
Materials Reuse	2650 Nicol Ave	Oakland	Recycle	Pick-up for a Fee
National Recycling Corp. (Oakland)	1312 Kirkham St.	Oakland	Recycle	Buyback Drop-off

Curbside Service

	Recycling	Note
Alameda	Empty and drip-free. ###
Albany	Empty and drip-free. ###
Berkeley	Empty and drip-free. ###
Castro Valley Sanitary District	Empty ###
Dublin	Empty and drip-free. Reattach lids for recycling. ###
Emeryville	Empty and drip-free. ###
Fremont	Empty and drip-free. ###
Hayward	Empty and drip-free. ###
Hayward (Oro Loma - L2)	Empty and drip-free. ###
Livermore	Empty and drip-free. ###
Newark	Empty and drip-free. ###
Oakland	Empty and drip-free. ###
Piedmont	Empty and drip-free. ###
Pleasanton	Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ###
San Leandro	Empty and drip-free. ###
San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3)	Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ###
San Lorenzo (Oro Loma)	Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ###
Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1)	Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ###
Union City	Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. ###

RE:Source is an online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the California East Bay area and Palo Alto. Our goal is to connect you with the best options for what you need to get rid of or repair. Please note that we do not accept any items directly.

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