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Recycling Centers in Modesto, CA

There are 18 recycling locations in Modesto, California: 12 recycling centers, 4 scrap yards, and 2 electronics recyclers. 4 locations are known to pay cash. Hours are listed for 3. California also pays a bottle deposit of 5¢ (under 24 oz) or 10¢ (24 oz and over) CRV.

  • 18 locations
  • 4 pay cash
  • 3 list hours
  • Refreshed Oct 2026 · how we verify
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Recycling centers in Modesto, CA
LocationTypeAcceptsPays?HoursPhone
Jim Newells Iron And Metal213 Empire AveScrap YardScrap MetalYesMon–Fri: 7am – 4pm(209) 402-8420
A&s Metals-modesto1616 Angelo WayScrap YardScrap Metal—Call(209) 537-4766
K & K Electronics Recycling3422 Oakdale RdElectronics RecyclerElectronics (E-Waste)—Call(209) 551-0500
Strategic Materials2960 Farrar AveRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Mon–Fri: 10am – 4pm(209) 521-6605
United Recycling1057Woodland AveRecycling CenterElectronics (E-Waste)—Call(209) 707-5063
Universal Service Recycling570 S 9th StRecycling CenterScrap MetalYesCall(209) 622-4040
The New Tin Yard Scrap Metal Recycling623 Kansas AveScrap YardScrap MetalYesCall(833) 522-6456
stanislaus recycles3800 Cornucopia WayRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Mon–Fri: 8am – 4:30pm(209) 525-6700
AERC Recycling Solutions, A Clean Earth Company1733 Morgan RoadElectronics RecyclerElectronics (E-Waste)—Call—
Zaff's Scrap Metal571 S 9th StScrap YardScrap MetalYesCall(209) 522-9233
Modesto Go Green Recycling2413 Yosemite BlvdRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(209) 578-5857
American Recycling Holdings2070 Morgan RdRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(209) 537-4410
Modesto Sand & Gravel Products6139 Hammett CtRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(209) 545-1325
Royal Recycling Center210 El Roya AveRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(209) 526-2476
S & D Recycling Center1149 Kansas AveRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(209) 572-0942
Central Valley Recycling524 S 9th StRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(209) 544-1578
Jose Recycling3801 Yosemite BlvdRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(209) 872-8431
Star Recycling Center Modesto2221 Scenic DrRecycling CenterCall to confirm—Call(209) 204-6484

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Recycling in Modesto: common questions

How many recycling centers are in Modesto, CA?

We list 18 recycling locations in Modesto: 12 recycling centers, 4 scrap yards, and 2 electronics recyclers. Examples include Jim Newells Iron And Metal, A&s Metals-modesto, and K & K Electronics Recycling. 17 have a phone number listed.

Does Modesto 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 Modesto. 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 Modesto?

Jim Newells Iron And Metal, A&s Metals-modesto, and The New Tin Yard Scrap Metal Recycling are scrap yards in Modesto. Scrap prices change often, so call for current rates, and bring a government photo ID — most states require yards to record one.

Where can I recycle electronics in Modesto?

K & K Electronics Recycling and AERC Recycling Solutions, A Clean Earth Company accept electronics in Modesto. Ask about fees for TVs and monitors, and wipe personal data from devices before you drop them off.

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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