Recycling Centers in Delano, CA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Delano, California. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Delano, California can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Delano: A Local Guide
Delano, California has three recycling centers that accept California Redemption Value (CRV) beverage containers, giving residents multiple options for cashing in aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass. The centers differ mainly in hours and the specific materials each takes.
CTL Recycling Center at 1757 Cecil Avenue (located in the back of Vans Market) stands out as the only Delano facility open all seven days. Weekday and Saturday hours run 8:30 AM–3:30 PM; Sunday hours are abbreviated at 8:30 AM–1:30 PM. CTL accepts CRV-eligible aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass containers. Its grocery co-location makes it easy to drop containers off on a regular shopping trip.
EZ Recycling at 1638 Glenwood Street is open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–3:00 PM on Saturdays — closed Sundays. EZ accepts both CRV and non-CRV materials, including aluminum cans, plastic bottles (#1 and #2), glass, and non-CRV items like milk jugs and detergent bottles. The broader material list makes it useful for residents who want to recycle HDPE containers beyond the CRV program.
Big Dogz Recycling Center at 522 High Street handles aluminum and metal cans and plastic bottles, open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM only. It does not operate on weekends. Delano is a Kern County agricultural city in the southern San Joaquin Valley. For additional recycling options in the region, explore Bakersfield or the broader California recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Delano
Which Delano recycling center is open on Sundays?
Only CTL Recycling Center at 1757 Cecil Ave (back of Vans Market) is open Sundays, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. EZ Recycling on Glenwood St is open Saturdays. Big Dogz on High St is weekdays only.
Where can I redeem CRV bottles and cans in Delano, CA?
All three Delano centers redeem California CRV deposits. CTL Recycling (7 days), EZ Recycling (Mon–Sat), and Big Dogz (Mon–Fri) all pay the standard $0.05 per container under 24 oz and $0.10 for 24 oz and larger.
Which Delano recycling center takes glass bottles?
CTL Recycling Center explicitly accepts glass CRV beverage containers. EZ Recycling on Glenwood also lists glass as accepted. Call ahead to confirm before bringing a large quantity.
Does any Delano recycling center take milk jugs or non-CRV plastic?
Yes. EZ Recycling at 1638 Glenwood Street accepts non-CRV HDPE containers including milk jugs and detergent bottles, in addition to CRV materials. The other two centers focus on CRV-eligible items only.