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Recycling Centers in Modesto, CA

13 of the 59 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Modesto are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Universal Service Recycling

    570 S 9th St, Modesto, CA 95351

    Buys scrap metal
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  2. Modesto Go Green Recycling

    2413 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354

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  3. American Recycling Holdings

    2070 Morgan Rd, Modesto, CA 95358-9407

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  4. K & K Electronics Recycling

    3422 Oakdale Rd, Modesto, CA 95355

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  5. Modesto Sand & Gravel Products

    6139 Hammett Ct, Modesto, CA 95358

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  6. S & D Recycling Center

    1149 Kansas Ave, Modesto, CA 95351

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  7. Strategic Materials

    2960 Farrar Ave, Modesto, CA 95354

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  8. United Recycling

    1057Woodland Ave, Modesto, CA 95351

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  9. stanislaus recycles

    3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA 95358

    Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm

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  10. Jose Recycling

    3801 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95357

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  11. Royal Recycling Center

    210 El Roya Ave, Modesto, CA 95354-4146

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  12. Star Recycling Center Modesto

    2221 Scenic Dr, Modesto, CA 95355

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  13. Central Valley Recycling

    524 S 9th St, Modesto, CA 95351-4007

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Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.