California Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Dos Palos, California
About This Location
California Recycling Center is a CRV buyback location at 1642 Elgin Ave in Dos Palos, California, in Merced County. It takes metal cans and plastic beverage bottles for California Redemption Value cash-back, and is open Monday through Saturday with shorter Sunday hours. Because small buyback centers change schedules often, call 559-871-8329 to confirm hours before hauling a large load.
What California Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Plastic
What they do not accept
This is a beverage-container (CRV) buyback. Non-container recyclables such as e-waste, scrap appliances, tires and hazardous waste are not part of the published accepted list; confirm any other material by phone.
Access & restrictions
Drop-off / buyback: Walk-in buyback of CRV cans and plastic bottles; bring containers for cash redemption.
Programs & events
- CRV beverage-container buyback — Redeems California Redemption Value metal cans and plastic bottles for cash.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does California Recycling Center in Dos Palos buy back?
It accepts metal (aluminum) beverage cans and plastic bottles for California Redemption Value (CRV) cash-back.
What are the hours at the Dos Palos California Recycling Center?
Directory listings show Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM to 2:45 PM. Hours at small buyback centers change often, so call 559-871-8329 to confirm.
Does this center take glass CRV bottles?
Only metal cans and plastic bottles are confirmed on the directory listing. Glass is not listed, so call ahead at 559-871-8329 before bringing glass containers.
Can I recycle electronics or appliances at the Dos Palos center?
No. This is a CRV beverage-container buyback for cans and bottles, not an e-waste or appliance recycler. For electronics or appliances, use a Merced County facility or e-waste event.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.