Recycling Centers in Merced, CA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Merced, California. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Merced, 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 Merced: A Local Guide
Merced, California has 5 recycling centers in our directory, ranging from scrap-metal and CRV buyback yards to the county regional waste facility and an EcoATM electronics kiosk. On top of these drop-off options, the City of Merced provides automatic residential curbside recycling: households receive a three-cart set — grey for garbage, blue for accepted recyclables, and green for green waste — with the blue cart serviced by the city's Refuse Division. See every listing on the California recycling hub.
For scrap metal and buyback, Merced's commercial yards include A&S Metals on Highway 59, AAA Recycling and Universal Service Recycling. Larger loads and self-haul trips go to the Merced County Regional Waste facility on North State Highway 59, and there's an EcoATM kiosk for trading in used phones. Fees, hours and accepted materials differ at each site, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Looking wider? Nearby cities with more listings include Modesto (10 centers), Fresno (32 centers) and Visalia. Compare every city on the California state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Merced
Does the City of Merced offer curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Merced provides residential recycle service using a 64-gallon rolling blue container as part of a three-cart system (grey for garbage, blue for recyclables, green for green waste). The blue cart accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, metal food cans, CA CRV cans, and plastic bottles, jars and jugs. Containers must be at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on your service day.
What are the Merced dump and landfill hours on Highway 59?
The Merced County Regional Waste facility on North State Highway 59 handles self-haul and bulky loads. Current operating hours and dump fees are set by the facility and can change, so confirm directly before you go — they are not included in our directory data.
Can I recycle CRV cans and bottles for cash in Merced?
Yes. California's CRV program lets you redeem eligible aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers at certified buyback centers. Several private recyclers in Merced handle scrap and containers; redemption rules are set by the state and each center, so call ahead to confirm what they buy and current payouts.
Where can I recycle electronics in Merced?
An EcoATM kiosk in Merced accepts used phones, tablets and some devices for trade-in. For broader e-waste or other materials, check each center's page, and note that the City and Merced County also point residents to the Merced Recycles resources for proper disposal.