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California recycling locator gateway

Find the right official recycling destination.

Choose a material below to open the responsible California program or location search. This gateway organizes primary sources; it does not replace agency certification records or guarantee that a location is open.

Before you travel

Verify the material, hours and program status.

  1. 1Choose the material or program.
  2. 2Enter your city, county or ZIP code in the official locator.
  3. 3Call the location to confirm hours and accepted materials.

Official destination directory

What do you want to recycle?

Primary-source links
CRVOfficial source · CalRecycle

Beverage containers

Find certified CRV recycling centers, in-store redemption and other official redemption options.

Open official tool ↗OILOfficial source · CalRecycle

Used oil & filters

Search certified used-oil collection centers by city, county, address or ZIP code.

Open official tool ↗E-WASTEOfficial source · CalRecycle

Electronics

Find official information for approved collectors and recyclers in California's electronic-waste program.

Open official tool ↗FACILITYOfficial source · CalRecycle SWIS

Solid-waste facilities

Search the Solid Waste Information System for permitted facilities, operations and disposal sites.

Open official tool ↗TIRESOfficial source · CalRecycle

Tires

Open California's official waste-tire program for facilities, haulers, manifests, enforcement and public resources.

Open official tool ↗BATTERYOfficial source · CalRecycle

Batteries

Review California battery stewardship and battery-embedded-product programs before choosing a collection option.

Open official tool ↗AUTOOfficial source · California DMV

Vehicle recycling

Verify licensed dismantler requirements and official occupational-licensing information.

Open official tool ↗MOREOfficial source · CalRecycle

Other materials

Browse CalRecycle's complete A–Z program index for organics, paint, carpet, mattresses, packaging and other materials.

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Important

Facility listings, certifications, accepted materials and operating hours can change. Confirm current information with the listed facility and responsible agency. A listing on this platform is not an endorsement or independent certification.

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