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Bakersfield offers several recycling options depending on whether you are looking for cash buy-backs (CRV), scrap metal disposal, or hazardous waste removal.
1. Best for Cash Buy-Back (CRV) & Scrap Metal
1. Best for Cash Buy-Back (CRV) & Scrap Metal
These centers typically pay for California Redemption Value (CRV) glass, plastic, and aluminum, as well as various scrap metals.2
Rick’s Recycling : 2200 S. Union Ave : CRV (Cans/Plastic/Glass), Copper, Brass, Radiators.
Western Scrap Inc. : 7200 Downing Ave : Clean drive-thru setup; accepts CRV and ferrous/non-ferrous metals.
SA Recycling : 2000 E. Brundage Ln : Large-scale metal recycling, appliances, and junk cars.
MEC Recycling: 4642 Weedpatch Hwy : Wide range of scrap metal services with competitive pricing.
2. Best for Household Waste & Electronics (E-Waste)
2. Best for Household Waste & Electronics (E-Waste)
If you are looking to dispose of household items that aren't necessarily "pay-for-scrap," these facilities are your best bet.
Kern County Special Waste Facility
Location: 4951 Standard Street
Best for: Household hazardous waste (paint, batteries, chemicals) and electronics.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Mt. Vernon Recycling & Composting
Location: 2601 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue
Best for: Green waste, organics, wood, and cardboard.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
3. Specialized Recycling
3. Specialized Recycling
Cardboard: Many local scrap yards have stopped taking cardboard. Your best options are Metropolitan Recycling (2601 Mt. Vernon) or the Bena Landfill recycling area.
Document Shredding: Bakersfield ARC (4500 California Ave) provides secure document destruction and recycling services.
Appliances: Most scrap metal yards (like SA Recycling or Rick's) will take appliances, though some may charge a small fee if they contain Freon (like refrigerators).
Pro-Tips for Recycling in Bakersfield
Pro-Tips for Recycling in Bakersfield
Bring ID: Most buy-back centers require a valid ID for any transaction, especially for scrap metal.
State Law Holds: Be aware that by California law, there is often a 3-day hold on payments for certain metals like copper, brass, and stainless steel to prevent theft.
Check the App: The City of Bakersfield has a mobile app (available on Android and iOS) that allows you to look up your specific trash and recycling schedule by address.
New World Recycling Center
Recycling center · · 3301 Jewett Ave
(661) 325-3508
SA Recycling
Recycling center 2000 E Brundage Ln
(661) 327-3559
https://www.sarecycling.com/yard/sa-recycling-bakersfield/
Unlimited Recycling Bakersfield
Recycling center 3531 Edison Hwy
(661) 843-7167
https://www.unlimitedrecyclingbakersfield.com/home
Jose's Recycling
Recycling center 810 Oildale Dr
(661) 993-3505
SOS Recycle Centers
Recycling center 7701 White Ln
(661) 858-7410
http://www.sosrecyclecenters.com/
Western Scrap Inc. & Midway Recycling
Recycling center 7200 Downing Ave
(661) 589-5712
https://www.westernscrapinc.com/
Rick's Recycling
Recycling center 2200 S Union Ave
(661) 832-3248
http://ricksrecyclinginc.com/
SOS Recycle Centers
Recycling center 11100 Olive Dr
(661) 858-7410
https://sosrecyclecenters.com/
C & J Recycling
Recycling center 4200 Ming Ave
R & L Recycling LLC
Recycling center 2406 Edison Hwy
(661) 380-9451
Recycle Center
Recycling center 5321 Stockdale Hwy
Metropolitan Recycling LLC
Waste management service 2601 S Mt Vernon Ave b
(661) 836-8380
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/avoid-items-martin-graves/?published=t
MEC Recycling
Recycling center 4642 Weedpatch Hwy
(661) 332-5442
http://www.mec-recycling.com/
Kern County Special Waste Facility
Recycling center 4951 Standard St
(661) 862-8922
https://www.kernpublicworks.com/services/solid-waste/hazardous-waste/residential-hazardous-waste
Alianza Recycling and Recovery, LLC
Recycling center 2301 Gibson St
(661) 873-4011
https://alianzarecycling.com/
Recycling Center
Recycling center 2411-2505 Columbus St
Sierra Recycling and Demolition
Recycling center 1620 E Brundage Ln
(661) 327-7073
http://www.habitatkerncounty.org/
Juarez Recycling
Recycling center ·
(661) 345-8785
Joey Recycling Center
Recycling center 2101 White Ln
(661) 834-9933
OG Recycling
Recycling center 6300 White Ln
(661) 900-8415
H Street Recycling
Recycling center 2501 S H St
(661) 567-9666
VK Recycling
Recycling center 998 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
(805) 826-8461
Bakersfield Recycling Services Inc
Recycling center 2710 O St
(661) 437-1211
W&J RECYCLING CENTER
Recycling center 608 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
(818) 826-1706
Eliseo Recycling center
Recycling center 602 E Casa Loma Dr
C & J Recycling
Recycling center
(661) 588-0091
R&G Recycling
Recycling center 2425 River Blvd
B&S Recycling Center
Recycling center 600 Brundage Ln
(661) 955-3900
Junk King Bakersfield
Waste management service 3624 Buck Owens Blvd Suite 14
(661) 463-0423
Recycling center
Recycling center 9300 S Union Ave
Rojas Recycling
Recycling center 900 Sterling Rd
SOS Recycle Centers
Recycling center 6823 Stine Rd
(661) 858-7410
Riveras Recycling
Recycling center 4700 Redbank Rd
(323) 360-1046
Tapia recycling
Recycling center 1414 E California Ave
(818) 231-0694
D&J Recycling Center
Recycling center 2586 1/2 S Union Ave
(661) 432-3021
CORRALVA RECYCLING
Recycling center 3221 Niles St
(818) 912-3770
SOS Recycle Center
Recycling center 8200 Stockdale Hwy
(661) 858-7410
Asphalt & Concrete Recycling
Paving contractor 4801 Wible Rd
(661) 396-8695
Flipping Iron Inc.
Recycling center 186 Quantico Ave unit B
(661) 426-1126
Flipping Iron Inc.
Recycling center 186 Quantico Ave unit B
(661) 426-1126
Doradea Recycling Center
Recycling center 699 E Brundage Ln
SWIFT Disposal Bakersfield Dumpsters & Hauling
Waste management service 812 L St
(661) 282-7085
Riveras Recycling #2
Recycling center 2732 Brundage Ln
Bena Landfill
Waste management service 2951 Neumarkel Rd
(661) 862-8900
Arroyo Recycling can/bottle recycling behind country store
Recycling center 401 Fairfax Rd
Green Planet Recycling
Recycling center 1670 Virginia Ave
SOS Recycle Centers
Recycling center 2697 Mount Vernon Ave
(661) 858-7410
A & M Disposal & Recycling
Recycling center 4233 Quinn Rd
S&A Recycling
Recycling center 2517 Niles St
(661) 599-7947
Kern County Public Works
County government office 2700 M St STE 400
(661) 862-5100
Eliseo recycling 3
Recycling center 726 S Union Ave
Jorge Garcia Recycling
Recycling center 309 N Chester Ave
Top Value Recycle
Recycling center 9800 S Union Ave
(661) 537-4915
ROJAS RECYCLING
Recycling center 390 Bernard St
Aguirre Recycling
Recycling center 158 Taft Hwy
(661) 426-3011
Eliseo’s Recycling
Recycling center 901 Quantico Ave
(661) 655-2269
ELISEO RECYCLING 2
Recycling center 723 Quantico Ave
(661) 903-5051
Nexcycle
Recycling center 6300 White Ln
(661) 900-8415
USA GREEN PLASTIC RECYCLING
Recycling center 3947 E Brundage Ln
(619) 430-9983
Bakersfield Garbage Pickup
Garbage collection service 4101 Truxtun Ave
(661) 326-3114
Espinales Recycling
Recycling center 1800 Julian Ave
(661) 800-9842
Pick Your Part - Bakersfield
Recycling center 5311 S Union Ave
(800) 962-2277
RV recycling
Recycling center
Xcalibur Solutions
Recycling center 4700 Easton Dr #25
(661) 866-0087
Prado's Hauling and Junk removal
Waste management service 3101 Fillmore Ave
(661) 496-7337
Precision Junk Disposal
Waste management service
(661) 410-9798
Kern County Public Works - Solid Waste Division
County government office 2700 M St Ste 450
(661) 862-8900
Varner Bros Inc.
Garbage collection service 1808 Roberts Ln
(661) 399-2944
Recycle Center
Recycling center
(661) 450-7271
ROJAS JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES Bakersfield California
Waste management service 5113 La Pinta Maria Dr
(661) 319-6531
Clean the Ocean Recycling
Recycling center 1324 Flower St
J & D Recycling
Recycling center 1277 Kern St
(661) 765-6752
Roberts Lane Transfer Station
Waste transfer station 1900 Roberts Ln
(661) 862-8900
Weedpatch Recycling Center
Recycling center 9317 Weedpatch Hwy
Kern Crushing Concrete and asphalt crushing in recycling
Crushed stone supplier 4936 Standard St
(661) 391-8000
NSM Recycling Inc
Recycling center 1550 Skyway Dr suite 208
(661) 758-9940
Central Metal Inc
Recycling center 220 Industrial St
Potential Recycling
Recycling center 414 Yampa St
(661) 246-6763
STJ Corporate Recycling
Recycling center 1897 S Union Ave
(661) 333-1790
Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Home goods store 5101 White Ln
(661) 282-8090
Cedinum Roll Off and Dumpster
Recycling center 5558 California Ave
(661) 407-2640
http://cedinumrolloffanddumpster.work/
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Bakersfield
Recycling center 217 Mount Vernon Ave
(661) 404-1580
https://www.1800gotjunk.com/us_en/locations/junk-removal-bakersfield/us04046?utm_source=googleplus&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=Bakersfielda
R.E. Recycling
Recycling center 146 E Marengo Ave
Higgins Auto Parts
Auto parts store 12825 S Union Ave
(661) 831-2411
https://higginsauto.com/
Smurfit Recycling Company
Recycling center · O St
Sierra Process Systems Inc
Recycling center 1400 Norris Rd
1St Choice Services Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal LLC.
Garbage collection service · 5200 Standard St
(661) 577-3997
http://www.1st-choiceservices.com/
Bakersfield Auto Wrecking
2119 S Union Ave
Reciclaje
Recycling center · 405 Haley St
Garza’s Junk Hauling
Waste management service
(661) 770-5078
http://www.garzasjunkhauling.com/
Pacific Pallets
Recycling center 380 E Pacheco Rd
(661) 599-1622
Global Scrappers & Recyclers
Recycling center 1416 Golden State Ave
(661) 636-0900
Area 661 Hauling
Waste management service
(661) 747-4539
https://www.area661hauling.com/
Bakersfield Medical Waste Disposal
Waste management service 5601 Ming Ave Suite A8
(661) 486-8833
https://www.biomedicalwastesolutions.com/bakersfield-medical-waste-disposal/
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