A-1 Recycling
Recycling Center in Riverdale, California
About This Location
A-1 Recycling at 21282 S Marks Ave in Riverdale, Fresno County, is a buyback recycling center where you can redeem California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers for cash. It takes aluminum cans, glass bottles and plastic beverage bottles. Unusually for the Central Valley, it is closed Mondays and Wednesdays but open on Sundays, so check the day before you load up a trunk full of containers.
What A-1 Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
As a CRV buyback point it focuses on beverage containers. There is no verified handling of electronics, appliances, household hazardous waste, tires, motor oil or paint; do not assume these are accepted without calling first.
Access & restrictions
CRV refund eligibility: Only containers originally sold in California with the CRV marking qualify for a refund; containers are paid by weight or by count per CalRecycle rules.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get money for bottles and cans at A-1 Recycling in Riverdale?
Yes. A-1 Recycling is a CRV buyback center, so you are paid the California Refund Value for aluminum cans, glass bottles and plastic beverage bottles that were sold in California. Call 559-309-1001 to confirm current prices.
What days is A-1 Recycling in Riverdale closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. It is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
How much is a pound of aluminum cans worth at A-1 Recycling?
CRV aluminum is paid at the statewide California Refund Value rate, which changes periodically, plus any scrap value the center offers. Because rates move, call 559-309-1001 for the current per-pound price before you go.
Does A-1 Recycling take plastic bottles for cash?
Yes, CRV-marked plastic beverage bottles are accepted and redeemed for the California Refund Value. Non-CRV plastics are not part of the buyback program.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.