Recycling Centers in Merced, CA
There are 3 recycling locations in Merced, California: 2 recycling centers and 1 scrap yard. Call ahead to confirm hours. California also pays a bottle deposit of 5¢ (under 24 oz) or 10¢ (24 oz and over) CRV.
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Universal Service Recycling - Merced
Recycling Center
450 N Tower Rd, Merced, CA 95341
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| Location | Type | Accepts | Pays? | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&S Metals2901 State Hwy 59 | Scrap Yard | Scrap Metal | — | Call | (209) 722-7527 |
| AAA RECYCLING LLC455 W 15th St | Recycling Center | Call to confirm | — | Call | (209) 722-9200 |
| Universal Service Recycling - Merced450 N Tower Rd | Recycling Center | Call to confirm | — | Call | (209) 233-3100 |
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Recycling in Merced: common questions
How many recycling centers are in Merced, CA?
We list 3 recycling locations in Merced: 2 recycling centers and 1 scrap yard. Examples include A&S Metals, AAA RECYCLING LLC, and Universal Service Recycling - Merced. 3 have a phone number listed.
Does Merced have a bottle and can redemption center?
California pays 5¢ (under 24 oz) or 10¢ (24 oz and over) CRV, but we don't currently list a dedicated redemption center in Merced. Many grocery stores take back eligible containers, and nearby cities may have centers — see the nearby cities below.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Merced?
A&S Metals is a scrap yard in Merced. Scrap prices change often, so call for current rates, and bring a government photo ID — most states require yards to record one.
How accurate are the hours and accepted items on this page?
Locations come from open datasets (Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, U.S. EPA and state programs). Where a business publishes hours or accepted materials on its own website, we read them from there and mark the listing. Everything else says "Call to confirm". Last data refresh: Oct 2026. See how we get our data on the methodology page, and use "Suggest an edit" on any listing to report a correction.
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