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About This Location

Fresno Recycling on S Orange Avenue is a California Redemption Value buyback center and scrap metal yard that pays cash for aluminum cans, CRV bottles, copper, brass, and glass — and accepts non-CRV plastics for free drop-off.

What this location Accepts

✓ CRV aluminum beverage cans (paid)
✓ CRV plastic bottles #1 and #2 (paid)
✓ CRV glass bottles (paid)
✓ Non-CRV plastics #2–#7 (free drop-off, no payment)
✓ Aluminum (scrap, paid)
✓ Copper (paid)
✓ Brass (paid)
✓ Glass (paid)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Catalytic converters (no longer purchased as of 2024)
✕ Non-CRV plastics #2–#7 for payment (accepted for free drop-off only)

Programs & events

  • California CRV Redemption — Pays California Redemption Value on eligible aluminum cans, glass bottles, and #1–#2 CRV plastic bottles.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fresno Recycling pay for non-CRV plastics like #5 or #6?

No — as of January 1, 2024, Fresno Recycling no longer pays for non-CRV plastics (types #2–#7 without CRV). You can still drop them off for free, but there is no cash redemption for those materials.

Can I redeem California CRV bottle deposits at Fresno Recycling?

Yes — Fresno Recycling is a certified CRV buyback center. Bring your eligible aluminum cans, glass bottles, and #1–#2 CRV plastic bottles for cash redemption at current CRV rates. Open Monday–Saturday.

Does Fresno Recycling buy scrap copper and brass?

Yes, the yard purchases copper, brass, aluminum, and other non-ferrous scrap metals. Prices are based on current commodity markets and are not posted online — call (559) 264-6303 or visit during business hours for current rates.

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Contact & Location

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1701 S Orange Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
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City / State
Fresno, California

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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