Ceres Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Ceres, California
About This Location
Ceres Recycling Center at 3940 Moffett Road in Ceres, Stanislaus County, is a state-certified CRV redemption center and scrap-metal buyback yard. You bring in your empty California Redemption Value cans and bottles, plus scrap metal such as aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel and radiators, and you are paid cash. It is a buyback operation rather than a full household drop-off: the money flows to you, not the other way around. For the best payout, keep aluminum cans clean and dry and separate your metals. Hours vary slightly across listings, so it is worth calling (209) 541-0711 before you make the trip.
What Ceres Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
This is a CRV and scrap-metal buyback yard, not a household hazardous waste or e-waste site. Items such as TVs and electronics, paint, motor oil, tires, appliances with Freon and household chemicals are handled through Stanislaus County programs rather than here. Confirm any non-metal item by phone first.
Access & restrictions
Buyback (you get paid): State-certified redemption center pays cash for eligible CRV containers and scrap metal rather than charging a drop-off fee.
Programs & events
- CRV beverage container redemption — State-certified center paying California Redemption Value on eligible aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ceres Recycling Center pay cash for CRV cans and bottles?
Yes. It is a state-certified CRV redemption center, so eligible aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers are paid out at California Redemption Value in cash.
What scrap metal does Ceres Recycling buy?
Listings for the yard show it buys aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel and radiators in addition to CRV beverage containers.
How should I prepare my cans for the best payout?
Keep aluminum cans clean and dry and separate your metals by type. For scrap-metal loads, sorting non-ferrous metals ahead of time helps the weigh-in go faster.
Can I bring electronics or paint to Ceres Recycling Center?
No. This is a CRV and scrap-metal buyback yard, not a household hazardous waste or e-waste drop-off. Contact Stanislaus County's recycling programs for TVs, paint, oil, tires and chemicals.
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