Peninsula Plastics Recycling
Recycling Center in Turlock, California
About This Location
Peninsula Plastics Recycling is an industrial-scale PET plastics processor at 530 S Tegner Road in Turlock, California. Operating a 180,000-square-foot facility in the Central Valley, the company processes recycled post-consumer PET at up to 60 million pounds per year. This is a commercial B2B operation — it does not accept drop-offs from the general public.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Plastic
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
Commercial and industrial clients only — not open to the general public · Public hours not published; facility processes bulk PET for commercial customers only
Programs & events
- Tolling process — Sorting, washing, grinding, extrusion, pelletizing, and FDA-compliant conversion of PET plastics for commercial clients
- Grinding scrap — High-volume plastic waste grinding using specialty equipment
- Disposal and destruction — Large-volume disposal of expired bottled water and destruction of plastic packaging
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Peninsula Plastics Recycling in Turlock accept public drop-offs?
No. Peninsula Plastics Recycling is an industrial B2B processor handling bulk PET plastic for commercial clients. It is not open to the general public for drop-off. Turlock residents should visit Turlock Recycling at 1020 S Walnut Rd for CRV bottle and can redemption.
What does Peninsula Plastics Recycling process?
The facility specializes in post-consumer PET (polyethylene terephthalate) — primarily recycled bottles from California's CRV system. It processes up to 60 million pounds per year, producing FDA-approved food-grade recycled PET flake and pellet through sorting, washing, grinding, and solid-state polycondensation.
How do I contact Peninsula Plastics Recycling in Turlock?
The facility is at 530 S Tegner Rd, Turlock, CA 95380. Phone: (209) 669-6779. For business inquiries, use the contact form at peninsularecycling.com.
What recycling center in Turlock accepts CRV bottles and cans from the public?
Turlock Recycling at 1020 S Walnut Rd is the public CRV redemption center in Turlock, open Monday–Friday 9 AM–2 PM and Saturday 8 AM–1 PM. It pays CRV on aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastics #1–7.
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