Buy Back Inc

Recycling Center in Fresno, California

📍 1405 W Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93705
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📞 +1 559-706-2096 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Buy Back Inc at 1405 W Shields Ave in Fresno is a state-certified CRV redemption center (Certificate RC14418) that pays California Redemption Value for aluminum, glass, and plastic beverage containers — no reverse vending machines, always staff-assisted.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum beverage cans (CRV)
✓ Glass beverage containers – clear, brown, blue, green (CRV)
✓ #1 PET plastic beverage bottles (CRV)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Containers not purchased in California (out-of-state containers not eligible for CRV)
✕ Non-beverage containers (food cans, motor oil bottles, etc.)
✕ Electronics or other recyclables

Fees

  • Dropping off CRV containers — No fee; center pays you CRV (California Redemption Value)

Programs & events

  • California CRV Redemption — State-certified CRV redemption center (Certificate RC14418). Pays California Redemption Value for eligible aluminum, glass, and PET plastic beverage containers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Buy Back Inc pay per can or bottle?

California CRV rates are set by the state: currently $0.05 per container under 24 oz and $0.10 per container 24 oz or larger, for eligible aluminum, glass, and PET plastic beverage containers purchased in California. The center pays these state-set rates.

Do I need to sort my containers before bringing them to Buy Back Inc?

It is best practice to separate aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles by material type before arriving, as staff-assisted centers may process them separately. Call (559) 706-2096 to confirm their specific sorting requirements.

Are containers I bought outside California eligible for CRV at Buy Back Inc?

No. California CRV applies only to beverage containers purchased in California. Out-of-state containers are not eligible for redemption.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1405 W Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93705
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City / State
Fresno, 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 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

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