California Refund Value (CRV) operations at our site are permanently closed.

Our CRV beverage container collection program is permanently closed. We can no longer pay back the deposit which consumers pay to the State of California on Aluminum Cans, and Glass or Plastic bottles. We can purchase aluminum cans as scrap (Scrap Aluminum Cans), and accept household glass and plastic bottles free (Scrap Glass Bottles and Scrap Plastic Bottles). You can find the closest CRV beverage container recycle center to you at BottlesAndCans.com

How much is the CRV deposit?

  • The California Refund Value (CRV) is now 5 cents on aluminum, glass, plastic and bimetal containers less than 24 ounce (30 cents for a six-pack of soda).
  • The California Refund Value (CRV) is now 10 cents on containers 24 ounces or larger.

Where can I redeem containers?

  • For a CRV center near you call 1-800-RECYCLE.
  • Modesto Junk Company, Inc. closed its CRV operations due to COVID-19.

Why should I recycle containers?

  • To collect the deposit (or any applicable additional scrap value at Modesto Junk Co)
  • To divert valuable resources from landfills.
  • To reduce litter.

Where can I get more information?

  • Call the California Department of Conservation at 1-800-RECYCLE, or visit the web site at www.consrv.ca.gov.
  • Call Modesto Junk Company, Inc. • Recycle Center at (209) 522-1435.

Do metal theft laws apply to CRV recyclables?

  • In most cases California’s metal theft laws do not apply to CRV beverage container recycling. Learn more about metal theft laws.