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About This Location

SOS Recycle Center on White Lane in Bakersfield is a California CRV buy-back site that pays cash for aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass, and additional plastics #4–7, with e-waste collection also available on-site.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans (CRV)
✓ PET plastic bottles (CRV)
✓ HDPE containers (CRV)
✓ Bi-metal cans (CRV)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (CRV)
✓ Plastic #4 (LDPE)
✓ Plastic #5 (PP)
✓ Plastic #6 (PS)
✓ Plastic #7 (mixed)
✓ Televisions and monitors (e-waste)
✓ Laptops and desktop computers (e-waste)
✓ Cell phones and tablets (e-waste)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Non-CRV containers (out-of-state beverages, milk jugs, juice)
✕ Scrap metal or appliances
✕ Hazardous household waste

Programs & events

  • California CRV Redemption — Pays California Redemption Value in cash for qualifying beverage containers; rates set by CalRecycle

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SOS Recycle Center on White Lane pay cash for CRV bottles and cans?

Yes. SOS pays cash for California CRV containers including aluminum cans, plastic PET and HDPE bottles, bi-metal cans, and glass at current CalRecycle-set rates.

Can I bring a large load of recycling (several garbage bags full) all at once?

California law imposes daily weight limits on CRV refunds to prevent fraud. For large loads, check CalRecycle's current per-container and per-day limits at calrecycle.ca.gov before visiting to avoid a partial refusal.

Does SOS Recycle on White Lane accept old TVs and computers?

Yes. The center collects e-waste including televisions, monitors, laptops, desktop computers, and cell phones in addition to its CRV beverage container program.

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Contact & Location

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Address
7701 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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City / State
Bakersfield, California

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
Sunday Closed
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