Sonora Recycling
Recycling Center in Sonora, California
About This Location
Sonora Recycling is a multi-material recycling center and CRV buyback located at 18647 Eagle Ridge Drive in Sonora, Tuolumne County, California. Operating since 2017, it pays cash for California Redemption Value (CRV) beverage containers - aluminum cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles - and also buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal and handles paper and cardboard. It is a drop-off and buyback yard open Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed.
What Sonora Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
A full materials-not-accepted list is not published. As a buyback/scrap yard it is not a household hazardous waste (HHW) or e-waste drop-off; for electronics, paint, chemicals or appliances use a Tuolumne County HHW event or facility.
Access & restrictions
Drop-off and buyback: Walk-in CRV redemption and scrap sales; cash paid for qualifying material.
Programs & events
- CRV beverage container buyback — Redeem aluminum, plastic and glass CRV containers for cash.
- Scrap metal buying — Buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sonora Recycling pay cash (CRV) for cans and bottles?
Yes. Sonora Recycling is a CRV buyback center and pays cash for California Redemption Value aluminum cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles. Bring sorted containers during open hours.
What are Sonora Recycling's hours?
Directory listings show Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Monday and Sunday. Hours can change, so call (209) 536-4214 before a long trip.
Does Sonora Recycling take scrap metal?
Yes. In addition to CRV containers it buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal and handles paper and cardboard.
Is Sonora Recycling a free public recycling drop-off?
It is a buyback and scrap yard, not a municipal household drop-off. It is not set up for e-waste, paint or household hazardous waste - use a Tuolumne County HHW event for those.
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