Universal Service Recycling - Merced
Recycling Center in Merced, California
About This Location
Universal Service Recycling at 450 N Tower Rd in Merced is a certified California CRV redemption center that also buys scrap metal — aluminum, copper, brass, steel, and iron — Monday through Saturday.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
Programs & events
- California CRV redemption — 5 cents per container under 24 oz, 10 cents per container 24 oz and over
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Universal Service Recycling in Merced redeem CRV bottles and cans?
Yes. The Merced facility at 450 N Tower Rd is a certified CRV redemption center. They accept aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic beverage containers #1–#7 and pay the state CRV rate (5 or 10 cents per container depending on size).
Do I need an ID to bring in recyclables at Universal Service Recycling Merced?
ID is required when your CRV payout exceeds $100 in a single transaction, per California state law. Smaller loads generally do not require ID.
Does Universal Service Recycling Merced pay cash?
Standard customers receive a check. Frequent customers — those with five or more transactions on five or more different days in a calendar month — are eligible for cash payment at the time of sale.
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