Aluminum foil & Pie Pans
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St.,
Antifreeze
- World Oil, 1618 W. 5th St.,
- Butte Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St.
Appliances, Major
- Appliance Resale, 810 W. 8th Ave., Chico
- Appliance Resale, 2205 Nord Ave. Chico
- Best Buy, 2005 Forest Ave, Chico More info
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St., Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
- Derr's Appliance Supply, 252 East Ave. #H, Chico
- Ginno's, 2505 Zanella Way, Chico
- Salvation Army, 700 Broadway, Chico
Note: Fees may apply on recycling of appliances based on specific condition of appliance and current market price of recycled materials. Call first for more information.
Asphalt, Bricks, Concrete
- Franklin Construction Co. Southgate Ave, (Behind Wood Bros. Carpet), Chico (Call 343-9600 for availability)
Automobiles
There are several charitable organizations that will accept vehicles that are in good running condition for donation. Contact a local charitable organization or you can contact DonateCarUSA to select a charity from their on-line listing. Other local Auto recyclers are listed below.
- The ARC Store, 2020 Park Ave, Chico, (530) 343-3666
- Fairview Auto Wrecking, 2437 Park Ave, Chico, 345-0303
Batteries--Alkaline
- Batteries Plus, 2500 Zanella Way, Chico
- Energy Masters, 1933 Esplanade, Chico
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
Batteries--Automotive
Batteries--NiCd
- Batteries Plus, 2500 Zanella Way, Chico
- Best Buy, 2005 Forest Ave, Chico
- Energy Masters, 1933 Esplanade, Chico
Bicycles
- Chico Bike & Board, 845 Main St., Chico
- STARS-Butte County Sheriff's Office, 479 East Park Ave., Chico
Bi-Metal Cans
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St, Chico
Books
- ABC Books, 868 East Ave, Chico
- Book Corner (in Antique Center), 745 Main St., Chico
- Rerunz Books Music Video, 1937 E. 20th St. #B-3, Chico
- Valley Oak Children's' Services, 287 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico
Bricks - See Asphalt, Bricks & Concrete
Bubble Wrap & Styrofoam "Peanuts" - see Packaging Supplies
Building Materials
- Habitat for Humanity of Chico (The Re-Store), 220 Meyers St., Chico
Car Donation
- ARC of Butte County Thrift Store, 2030 Park Ave., Chico
- Salvation Army Thrift Stores, 700 Broadway, Chico
Cardboard
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St., Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy
Clothing
- Discovery Shoppe, 315 Flume St. Chico
- Gates Resale-Army Surplus, 1152 Park Ave., Chico
- Lovene's Clothing & Collectables, 252 E. 9th Ave. at Oleander , Chico
- Salvation Army, 700 Broadway, Chico
- The Shop of the American Cancer Society, 752 Mangrove Ave. Chico
- Thrifty Bargain, 2432 Esplanade, Chico
Computers
- Chico Computers Classrooms, 411 Otterson Dr, 895-4175, Chico
- Staples, 2019 Forest Ave, Chico, 343-8080
Concrete - see Asphalt, Brick, & Concrete
Cooking Oil
- Springboard Biodiesel, 2323 Park Ave, Chico
CRV-Aluminum, Glass, Plastic Beverage Containers
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Oroville
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St., Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Chic
Educational & Craft Materials
- Chico Christian Center, 973 H East Ave., Chico
Electronics-Reuse
- Computers for Classrooms, 411 Otterson Dr, Chico, 895-4175
Electronics - Recycle •See our electronics recycling listing
Fire Extinguishers
- FireMaster, 13504 Skypark Industrial Ave., Chico
Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Ballasts
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- The Home Depot, 2580 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, (CFLs only, no tubes)
Food
- Butte County Gleaners, 1436 Nord Ave., Chico
- Catholic Ladies Relief Society, 1386 Longfellow Ave. Chico
- Esplanade House, 2505 Esplanade, Chico
- Grace Lutheran Church, 585 Magnolia St., Chico
- Jesus Center, 1297 Park Ave., Chico
- Seventh Day Adventist Community Services (Dorcas), 1877 Hooker Oak Ave., Chico
Glass - CRV - see CRV - Aluminum, Glass & Plastic Beverage Containers
Glass Containers-Non-CRV
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St, Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
Greeting Cards
- The ARC Store, 2030 Park Ave., Chico
Grocery Bags - see Plastic Bags
Hearing Aids
- North State Audiological Services, 572 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico
- The Hearing Foundation (Ear of the Lion), 1030 Gettysburg Ave. #100-D, Chico
Household Hazardous Waste
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
Household Items
- The ARC Store, 2030 Park Ave., Chico
- Butte Humane Society, 2579 Fair St, Chico
- Community House, 5726 Almond St., Chico
- Discovery Shoppe, 315 Flume St., Chico
- Quality Resale, 1367 E. 9th St., Chico
- Salvation Army Thrift Stores, 700 Broadway, Chico
- Silverdollar Swap meet, Educational Bldg at Fairgrounds on Fair St., Chico
- The Shop of the American Cancer Society, 734 Mangrove Ave., Chico
- Thrifty Bargains, 2432 Esplanade, Chico
Junk Mail
- U.S. Postal Service, 550 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico
- U.S. Postal Service, W. 5th & Broadway, Chico
Magazines
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
Mattresses/Box Springs
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
Mercury - See Household Hazardous Waste
Metal, Scrap
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St., Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
Motor Oil - clean, non contaminated
- AutoZone, 136 W. East Ave., Chico
- AutoZone, 1843 Park Ave., Chico
- Chico Drain Oil Service, 1618 W. 5th St.., Chico
- Chuck Patterson Toyota Service Dept., 200 East Ave., Chico
- First Gear, 175 E 9th Ave, Chico
- Jiffy Lube, 1218 Mangrove Ave., Chico
- Jiffy Lube, 2454 Notre Dame, Chico
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1618 Mangrove Ave., Chico
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
- Lube Express 2354 Esplanade, Chico
- Pep Boys Automotive Supercenters, 1555 Mangrove Ave, Chico
- Warrens Drive Thru Lube, 557 Nord Ave., Chico
Motor Oil Filters
- Chico Drain Oil Service, 1618 W. 5th St., Chico
- Chuck Patterson Toyota Service Dept., 200 East Ave., Chico
Music-Records, Tapes & CDs, DVDs
- Melody Records, 341 Main St., Chico
Newspaper
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St., Chico
Nursery Containers
- Chico Avenue Nursery, 3015 Chico Ave.
- Chico Propagators, 406 Entler Ave., Chico
- Fostines, 2023 N. Lindo Ave., Chico
- Growing Grounds Nursery, 2720 Hwy 32, Chico
- Maple Leaf Gardens, 3634 Bell Rd., Chico
- Zamora Nurseries, 1367 East Ave., Chico
Packaging Supplies
- A & C Postal Center, 975 East Ave., Chico
- Chico Box & Postal Center, 230 Walnut #C, Chico
- Mail Boxes Etc., 702 Mangrove Ave., Chico
- UPS Store, 1354 East Ave. # R, Chico
- UPS Store, 2485 Notre Dame Blvd. #370, Chico
- Postal Plus, 236 W. East Ave. #A, Chico
Paint
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Re-Store (Habitat for Humanity) 220 Meyers St, Chico
- Kelly-Moore Paint, 1221 Mangrove, Chico (Call first)
- Sherwin-Williams Paint, 2412 Cohasset Rd, Chico (Call first)
Pallets
- Chico Pallet Recycling, 2385 Fair St.
- North Valley Organic Recycling, Cohasset Rd.
Paper - Office
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St.
Paper - Misc
- Chico Shred, 611 County Drive.
Pesticides Phone Books
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St.
Photo Chemicals
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 1101 Marauder St.
Plastic Bags
All Grocery stores and Pharmacies over 10,000 square feet must offer plastic bag recycling
Plastic Beverage Containers--non-CRV
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St.
Plastic - 6-Pack Rings
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St.
Propane CylindersC
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St.,
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 1101 Marauder St.
Recycling Centers
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St.
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St.
Smoke Detectors
There is no current local outlet for the acceptance of used smoke detectors. The advice is to hold on to old smoke detectors until the State of California provides guidance as to their proper disposal.
There are services you can contact to subscribe to a mail-back recycling service. They are:
Sporting Goods
- Play It Again Sports, 1935 E. 20th St., 899-8240
Styrofoam 'Peanuts' Packaging
- A & C Postal Center, 975 East Ave., Chico
- Chico Box & Postal Center, 230 Walnut #C, Chico
- Mail Boxes Etc., 702 Mangrove Ave., Chico
- UPS Store, 1354 East Ave. # R, Chico
- UPS Store, 2485 Notre Dame Blvd. #370, Chico
- Postal Plus, 236 W. East Ave. #A, Chico
Styrofoam, Block
- Esplanade Office, 1802 Esplanade. (Call first, 891-4221)
Tin Cans - See Bi-Metal Containers
Tires - Automotive
All tire retailers in the County accept tires for a fee
Special Note:
Transportation regulations limit 9 tires that can hauled without a permit. For large loads of tires, the following companies provide transportation to recycling facilities :
- Waste Management, 893-4777
Toner Cartridges
- Best Buy, 2005 Forest Ave, Chico
- Cartridge World, 760 Mangrove Ave, Chico
- Chico Laser Savers, 973 East Ave., Chico
- Hubbs Stationery & Office Supply, 2201 Pillsbury Rd., Chico
- Laser "Renew" Zit, 113 W. 8th Ave., Chico
- Office Depot, 2071 Martin Luther King Dr., Chico
- Ray Morgan Company, 3131 Esplanade, Chico
- Staples, 2019 Forest Ave, Chico, 343-8080
- Local Schools often collect used cartridges for fund raising activities. Contact your local school to see if they are accepting used toner cartridges.
Tools
- Re-Store (Habitat for Humanity) of Chico, 220 Meyers St, Chico
- Salvation Army, 700 Broadway, Chico
Transmission Fluid
- World Oil (Chico Drain Oil), 1618 W. 5th St., Chico (Call first
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
Video-Audio Tapes/DVDs
- Chico State Associated Students Recycling, 4th and Orange St.
- Chico State Associated Students Recycling, BMU 301 on Campus
- *They accept both for reusing and recycling
Wood-Unpainted
- North Valley Organic Recycling, Cohasset Rd.
X-Ray Films
- Chico Shred, 611 Country Dr., Chico
Yard Wastes
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave. Oroville
Aluminum Foil & Pie Pans
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St.,
Antifreeze
Appliances, Major (Fact Sheet)
Note: Fees may apply on recycling of appliances based on specific condition of appliance and current market price of recycled materials. Call first for more information.
Asphalt, Bricks, Concrete
Automobiles
There are several charitable organizations that will accept vehicles that are in good running condition for donation. Contact a local charitable organization or you can contact DonateCarUSA to select a charity from their on-line listing. Other local Auto recyclers are listed below.
Batteries--Alkaline
Batteries--Automotive
Batteries--NiCd
Bicycles
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road
Bi-Metal Cans
Books
Bricks - See Asphalt, Bricks & Concrete
Bubble Wrap & Styrofoam "Peanuts" - see Packaging Supplies
Building Materials
Car Donation
- ARC of Butte County Thrift Store, 2030 Park Ave., Chico
- Salvation Army Thrift Stores, 700 Broadway, Chico
Cardboard
Carpet
Clothing
Computers
Concrete - see Asphalt, Brick, & Concrete
Cooking Oil
- Springboard Biodiesel, 2323 Park Ave, Chico
CRV-Aluminum, Glass, Plastic Beverage Containers
- Sparks Recycling, 1364 Hwy 99, Unit B, Gridley
Educational & Craft Materials
Electronics-Reuse
- Computers for Classrooms, 411 Otterson Dr, Chico, 895-4175
Electronics - Recycle •See our electronics recycling listing
Fire Extinguishers
- FireMaster, 13504 Skypark Industrial Ave., Chico
Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Ballasts
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Rand Rd. Gridley
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
Food
- Butte County Gleaners-Gridley Chapter, 1784 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1560 Hazel St., Gridley
Glass - CRV - see CRV - Aluminum, Glass & Plastic Beverage Containers
Glass Containers-Non-CRV
Greeting Cards
Grocery Bags - see Plastic Bags
Hearing Aids
Household Hazardous Waste
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Ord Ranch Rd. Gridley - (Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Paint only)
Household Items
- Quota Thrift Store, 550 Spruce St., Gridley
Junk Mail
- U.S. Postal Service, 2994 Sixth, Biggs
Magazines
Mattresses/Box Springs
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
Mercury - See Household Hazardous Waste
Metal, Scrap
Motor Oil - clean, non contaminated
- AutoZone, 1636 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1590 Hwy 99 Gridley
Motor Oil Filters
- Butte County Public Works, #9 County Center Dr., Oroville
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1590 Hwy 99, Gridley
Music-Records, Tapes & CDs, DVDs
- All Butte County Library Branches
Newspaper
Nursery Containers
Packaging Supplies
Paint
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
Pallets
Paper - Computer & Ledger
Paper - Office
Paper - Misc
Pesticides - see Household Hazardous Waste
Phone Books
Photo Chemicals - see Household Hazardous Waste
Plastic Bags
All Grocery stores and Pharmacies over 10,000 square feet must offer plastic bag recycling
Plastic Containers - see CRV Aluminum, Glass, & Plastic Beverage Containers
Plastic Beverage Containers--non-CRV
Plastic - 6-Pack Rings
Propane Cylinders
Recycling Centers
Smoke Detectors
- There is no current local outlet for the acceptance of used smoke detectors. The advice is to hold on to old smoke detectors until the State of California provides guidance as to their proper disposal.
There are services you can contact to subscribe to a mail-back recycling service. They are:
Sporting Goods
Styrofoam 'Peanuts' Packaging - see Packaging Supplies
Styrofoam, Block
Tin Cans - See Bi-Metal Containers
Tires - Automotive
All tire retailers in the County accept tires for a fee
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise. Fee charged.
Special Note: Transportation regulations limit 9 tires that can hauled without a permit. For large loads of tires, the following companies provide transportation to recycling facilities :
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties, 533-5868
- Waste Management, 893-4777
- Waste Tire Products, (888) 889-0101
Toner Cartridges
- Local Schools often collect used cartridges for fund raising activities. Contact your local school to see if they are accepting used toner cartridges.
Tools
Transmission Fluid
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
Video-Audio Tapes/DVDs
- Chico State Associated Students Recycling, 4th & Orange St, Chico and BMU 301 on campus. They accept both for reusing and recycling
Wood-Unpainted
- Ord Ranch Transfer Station, Ord Ranch Rd., Gridley
X-Ray Films
Yard Wastes
- Ord Ranch Transfer Station, Ord Ranch Rd., Gridley
In Durham
Aluminum Foil & Pie Pans
Antifreeze
Appliances, Major (Fact Sheet)
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, Neal Rd. off Hwy 99, Paradise
Note: Fees may apply on recycling of appliances based on specific condition of appliance and current market price of recycled materials. Call first for more information.
Asphalt, Bricks, Concrete
- Franklin Construction Co. 999 Neal Rd., Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
Automobiles
There are several charitable organizations that will accept vehicles that are in good running condition for donation. Contact a local charitable organization or you can contact DonateCarUSA to select a charity from their on-line listing. Other local Auto recyclers are listed below.
Batteries--Alkaline
Batteries--Automotive
Batteries--NiCd
Bicycles
Bi-Metal Cans
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
Books
Bricks - See Asphalt, Bricks & Concrete
Bubble Wrap & Styrofoam "Peanuts" - see Packaging Supplies
Building Materials
Car Donation
Cardboard
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy
Carpet
Clothing
Computers
Concrete - see Asphalt, Brick, & Concrete
Cooking Oil
CRV-Aluminum, Glass, Plastic Beverage Containers
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy,
Educational & Craft Materials
Electronics-Reuse
- Computers for Classrooms, 411 Otterson Dr, Chico, 895-4175
Electronics - Recycle •See our electronics recycling listing
Fire Extinguishers
- FireMaster, 13504 Skypark Industrial Ave., Chico
Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Ballasts
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise (No ballasts)
Food
Glass - CRV - see CRV - Aluminum, Glass & Plastic Beverage Containers
Glass Containers-Non-CRV
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
Greeting Cards
Grocery Bags - see Plastic Bags
Hearing Aids
Household Hazardous Waste
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Ord Ranch Rd. Gridley - (Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Paint only)
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Household Items
Junk Mail
- U.S. Postal Service, 2396 Durham-Dayton Hwy, Durham
Magazines
Mattresses/Box Springs
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
Mercury - See Household Hazardous Waste
Metal, Scrap
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
Motor Oil - clean, non contaminated
Motor Oil Filters
Music-Records, Tapes & CDs, DVDs
- All Butte County Library Branches
Newspaper
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
Nursery Containers
- Hodges Nursery, 9681 Midway, Durham
Packaging Supplies
Paint
Pallets
Paper - Computer & Ledger
Paper - Office
Paper - Misc
Pesticides - see Household Hazardous Waste
Phone Books
Photo Chemicals - see Household Hazardous Waste
Plastic Bags
All Grocery stores and Pharmacies over 10,000 square feet must offer plastic bag recycling
Plastic Containers - see CRV Aluminum, Glass, & Plastic Beverage Containers
Plastic Beverage Containers--non-CRV
Plastic - 6-Pack Rings
Propane Cylinders
- Chico Scrap Metal - South 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
Recycling Centers
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
Smoke Detectors
- There is no current local outlet for the acceptance of used smoke detectors. The advice is to hold on to old smoke detectors until the State of California provides guidance as to their proper disposal.
There are services you can contact to subscribe to a mail-back recycling service. They are:
Sporting Goods
Styrofoam 'Peanuts' Packaging - see Packaging Supplies
Styrofoam, Block
Tin Cans - See Bi-Metal Containers
Tires - Automotive
All tire retailers in the County accept tires for a fee
Special Note: Transportation regulations limit 9 tires that can hauled without a permit. For large loads of tires, the following companies provide transportation to recycling facilities :
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties, 533-5868
- Waste Management, 893-4777
- Waste Tire Products, (888) 889-0101
Toner Cartridges
- Local Schools often collect used cartridges for fund raising activities. Contact your local school to see if they are accepting used toner cartridges.
Tools
Transmission Fluid
Video-Audio Tapes/DVDs
- Chico State Associated Students Recycling, 4th & Orange St, Chico and BMU 301 on campus. They accept both for reusing and recycling
Wood-Unpainted
X-Ray Films
Yard Wastes
In Gridley
Antifreeze
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
Antifreeze
Appliances, Major
-
Note: Fees may apply on recycling of appliances based on specific condition of appliance and current market price of recycled materials. Call first for more information.
Automobiles
There are several charitable organizations that will accept vehicles that are in good running condition for donation. Contact a local charitable organization or you can contact DonateCarUSA to select a charity from their on-line listing. Other local Auto recyclers are listed below.
Batteries--Alkaline
Batteries--Automotive
Batteries--NiCd
Bicycles
Bi-Metal Cans
Books
Bricks - See Asphalt, Bricks & Concrete
Bubble Wrap & Styrofoam "Peanuts" - see Packaging Supplies
Building Materials
Car Donation
Cardboard
Carpet
Clothing
Computers
Concrete - see Asphalt, Brick, & Concrete
Cooking Oil
CRV-Aluminum, Glass, Plastic Beverage Containers
- Sparks Recycling, 1364 Hwy 99, Unit B, Gridley
Educational & Craft Materials
Electronics-Reuse
Electronics - Recycle •See our electronics recycling listing
Fire Extinguishers
Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Ballasts
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Rand Rd. Gridley
Food
- Butte County Gleaners-Gridley Chapter, 1784 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1560 Hazel St., Gridley
Glass - CRV - see CRV - Aluminum, Glass & Plastic Beverage Containers
Glass Containers-Non-CRV
Greeting Cards
Grocery Bags - see Plastic Bags
Hearing Aids
Household Hazardous Waste
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Ord Ranch Rd. Gridley - (Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Paint only)
Household Items
- Quota Thrift Store, 550 Spruce St., Gridley
Junk Mail
- U.S. Postal Service, 805 Sycamore, Gridley
Magazines
Mattresses/Box Springs
Metal, Scrap
Motor Oil - clean, non contaminated
- AutoZone, 1636 Hwy 99, Gridley
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1590 Hwy 99 Gridley
Motor Oil Filters
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1590 Hwy 99, Gridley
Music-Records, Tapes & CDs, DVDs
- All Butte County Library Branches
Newspaper
Nursery Containers
Packaging Supplies
Paint
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
Pallets
Paper - Computer & Ledger
Paper - Office
Paper - Misc
Pesticides - see Household Hazardous Waste
Phone Books
Photo Chemicals - see Household Hazardous Waste
Plastic Bags
All Grocery stores and Pharmacies over 10,000 square feet must offer plastic bag recycling
Plastic Containers - see CRV Aluminum, Glass, & Plastic Beverage Containers
Plastic Beverage Containers--non-CRV
Plastic - 6-Pack Rings
Propane Cylinders
Recycling Centers
- There is no current local outlet for the acceptance of used smoke detectors. The advice is to hold on to old smoke detectors until the State of California provides guidance as to their proper disposal.
There are services you can contact to subscribe to a mail-back recycling service. They are:
Sporting Goods
Styrofoam 'Peanuts' Packaging - see Packaging Supplies
Styrofoam, Block
Tin Cans - See Bi-Metal Containers
Tires - Automotive
All tire retailers in the County accept tires for a fee
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise. Fee charged.
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties , 2720 South 5th Ave, Oroville. Fee charged
Special Note: Transportation regulations limit 9 tires that can hauled without a permit. For large loads of tires, the following companies provide transportation to recycling facilities :
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties, 533-5868
- Waste Management, 893-4777
- Waste Tire Products, (888) 889-0101
Toner Cartridges
- Local Schools often collect used cartridges for fund raising activities. Contact your local school to see if they are accepting used toner cartridges.
Tools
Transmission Fluid
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
Video-Audio Tapes/DVDs
Wood-Unpainted
- Ord Ranch Transfer Station, Ord Ranch Rd., Gridley
X-Ray Films
Yard Wastes
- Ord Ranch Transfer Station, Ord Ranch Rd., Gridley
In Oroville
Aluminum Foil & Pie Pans
Antifreeze
Appliances, Major (Fact Sheet)
Note: Fees may apply on recycling of appliances based on specific condition of appliance and current market price of recycled materials. Call first for more information.
Asphalt, Bricks, Concrete
Automobiles
There are several charitable organizations that will accept vehicles that are in good running condition for donation. Contact a local charitable organization or you can contact DonateCarUSA to select a charity from their on-line listing. Other local Auto recyclers are listed below.
Batteries--Alkaline
Batteries--Automotive
Batteries--NiCd
Bicycles
Bi-Metal Cans
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
Books
- Bookworm, 2310 Montgomery St., Oroville
- Discount Bookstore, The, 1515 Myers St., Oroville
Bricks - See Asphalt, Bricks & Concrete
Bubble Wrap & Styrofoam "Peanuts" - see Packaging Supplies
Building Materials
Car Donation
Cardboard
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Carpet
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville. Carpet and pad, separated, clean and dry. Will accept for recycling for a reduced fee. 533-5865 for more information.
Clothing
- Geva's Near New Clothing, 1934 Bird St., Oroville
- Oroville Rescue Mission, 4250 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
Computers
- Oroville Rescue Mission, 4250 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
Concrete - see Asphalt, Brick, & Concrete
Cooking Oil
CRV-Aluminum, Glass, Plastic Beverage Containers
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Oroville
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
- IRecycle, 434 Plumas Ave, Oroville
- Savior Earth Recycling, 2680 S 5th Ave, Oroville
- Empire Steel, 1508 Parker Ave, Oroville
Educational & Craft Materials
Electronics-Reuse
Electronics - Recycle
•See our electronics recycling listing
Fire Extinguishers
Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Ballasts
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave. Oroville
- The Home Depot, 2150 3rd St. (Off Nelson) Oroville, (CFLs only, no tubes)
- Better Deal Exchange Hardware, 1845 Mitchell Ave, Oroville (CFL's only)
Food
- Butte County Gleaners-Oroville Chapter, 4532 Pacific Heights Rd.
Glass - CRV - see CRV - Aluminum, Glass & Plastic Beverage Containers
Glass Containers-Non-CRV
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
Greeting Cards
Grocery Bags - see Plastic Bags
Hearing Aids
Household Hazardous Waste
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Household Items
- ARC Emporium, 2745 Oro Dam Blvd, Oroville
- Little Thrift Store, 3107 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
- Oro Dam Flea Market, 1141 Oro Dam Blvd. W., Oroville
- Oroville Rescue Mission, 4250 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
- The Attic, 2170 Bird St., Oroville
Junk Mail
- U.S. Postal Service, 1735 Robinson, Oroville
Magazines
Mattresses/Box Springs
- Recology Butte Colusa Counties, 2720 South Fifth Avenue, Oroville
Mercury - See Household Hazardous Waste
Metal, Scrap
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
Motor Oil
- clean, non contaminated
- AutoZone, 1970 Oroville Dam Blvd., Oroville
- Butte County Public Works, #9 County Center Dr., Oroville
- Jiffy Lube, 1450 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2525 Oroville Dam Blvd East, Oroville
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Motor Oil Filters
- Butte County Public Works, #9 County Center Dr., Oroville
- Jiffy Lube, 1450 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Music-Records, Tapes & CDs, DVDs
- The Underground, 1437 Myers St., Oroville
- All Butte County Library Branches
Newspaper
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Nursery Containers
- Meadow Creek Nursery, 29 Ridgeview Lane, Oroville
Packaging Supplies
Paint
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Better Deal Ace Hardware, 1845 Mitchel Ave, Oroville
Pallets
Paper - Computer & Ledger
Paper - Office
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Paper - Misc
- Chico Shred, 611 Country Dr., Chico
Pesticides - see Household Hazardous Waste
Phone Books
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave.
Photo Chemicals - see Household Hazardous Waste
Plastic Bags
All Grocery stores and Pharmacies over 10,000 square feet must offer plastic bag recycling
Plastic Containers - see CRV Aluminum, Glass, & Plastic Beverage Containers
Plastic Beverage Containers--non-CRV
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
Plastic - 6-Pack Rings
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
Propane Cylinders
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Recology Butte Colusa Counties Household Haz. Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Recycling Centers
- Butte Community College, 3536 Butte Campus Dr., Oroville
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
Smoke Detectors
- There is no current local outlet for the acceptance of used smoke detectors. The advice is to hold on to old smoke detectors until the State of California provides guidance as to their proper disposal.
There are services you can contact to subscribe to a mail-back recycling service. They are:
Sporting Goods
Styrofoam 'Peanuts' Packaging - see Packaging Supplies
Styrofoam, Block
Tin Cans - See Bi-Metal Containers
Tires - Automotive
All tire retailers in the County accept tires for a fee
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise. Fee charged.
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties , 2720 South 5th Ave, Oroville. Fee charged
Special Note: Transportation regulations limit 9 tires that can hauled without a permit.
For large loads of tires, the following companies provide transportation to recycling facilities
:
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties, 533-5868
- Waste Management, 893-4777
- Waste Tire Products, (888) 889-0101
Toner Cartridges
- Local Schools often collect used cartridges for fund raising activities. Contact your local school to see if they are accepting used toner cartridges.
Tools
Transmission Fluid
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Video-Audio Tapes/DVDs
Wood-Unpainted
X-Ray Films
Yard Wastes
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave. Oroville
Aluminum Foil & Pie Pans
- Northern Recycling & Waste Service - 920 American Way,
Antifreeze
- Northern Recycling & Waste Service - 920 American Way,
Appliances, Major (Fact Sheet)
- Hudson's Appliance Center, 454 Pearson Rd., Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, Neal Rd. off Hwy 99, Paradise
Note: Fees may apply on recycling of appliances based on specific condition of appliance and current market price of recycled materials. Call first for more information.
Asphalt, Bricks, Concrete
- Franklin Construction Co. 999 Neal Rd., Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
Automobiles
There are several charitable organizations that will accept vehicles that are in good running condition for donation. Contact a local charitable organization or you can contact DonateCarUSA to select a charity from their on-line listing. Other local Auto recyclers are listed below.
Batteries--Alkaline
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Batteries--Automotive
Batteries--NiCd
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Bicycles
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road
Bi-Metal Cans
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Books
Bricks - See Asphalt, Bricks & Concrete
Bubble Wrap & Styrofoam "Peanuts" - see Packaging Supplies
Building Materials
Car Donation
Cardboard
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Carpet
Clothing
Computers
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road
Concrete - see Asphalt, Brick, & Concrete
CRV-Aluminum, Glass, Plastic Beverage Containers
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Educational & Craft Materials
Electronics-Reuse
Electronics - Recycle •See our electronics recycling listing
Fire Extinguishers
Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Ballasts
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise (No ballasts)
Food
- Butte County Gleaners-Pines Chapter, 6423 Hollywood Rd., Magalia
Glass - CRV - see CRV - Aluminum, Glass & Plastic Beverage Containers
Glass Containers-Non-CRV
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Grocery Bags - see Plastic Bags
Junk Mail
- U.S. Postal Service, 14146 Skyway, Magalia
Magazines
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd, Paradise
Mattresses/Box Springs
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
Mercury - See Household Hazardous Waste
Metal, Scrap
- Northern Recycling and Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
Motor Oil - clean, non contaminated
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Motor Oil Filters
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, Paradise
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Music-Records, Tapes & CDs, DVDs
- All Butte County Library Branches
Newspaper
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
Nursery Containers
Packaging Supplies
Paint
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise (Special hours)
Pallets
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, Neal Rd. off Hwy 99, Paradise
Paper - Computer & Ledger
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
Paper - Office
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
Paper - Misc
- Chico Shred, 611 Country Dr., Chico
Pesticides - see Household Hazardous Waste
Phone Books
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave.
Photo Chemicals - see Household Hazardous Waste
Plastic Bags
All Grocery stores and Pharmacies over 10,000 square feet must offer plastic bag recycling
Plastic Containers - see CRV Aluminum, Glass, & Plastic Beverage Containers
Plastic Beverage Containers--non-CRV
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Plastic - 6-Pack Rings
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
Propane Cylinders
- Chico Scrap Metal - South 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Recology Butte Colusa Counties Household Haz. Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Recycling Centers
- Bangor Community Recycling Drop-off across from Bangor Elementary School
- Butte Community College, 3536 Butte Campus Dr., Oroville
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
- Spring Valley Community Drop-off bin at Spring Valley School, 2771 Pentz Rd. Butte Valley
Smoke Detectors
- There is no current local outlet for the acceptance of used smoke detectors. The advice is to hold on to old smoke detectors until the State of California provides guidance as to their proper disposal.
There are services you can contact to subscribe to a mail-back recycling service. They are:
Sporting Goods
- Play It Again Sports, 1935 E. 20th St., Chico, 899-8240
Styrofoam 'Peanuts' Packaging - see Packaging Supplies
Styrofoam, Block
- Esplanade Office, 1802 Esplanade, Chico. (Call first, 891-4221)
Tin Cans - See Bi-Metal Containers
Tires - Automotive
All tire retailers in the County accept tires for a fee
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise. Fee charged.
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties , 2720 South 5th Ave, Oroville. Fee charged
Special Note: Transportation regulations limit 9 tires that can hauled without a permit. For large loads of tires, the following companies provide transportation to recycling facilities :
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties, 533-5868
- Waste Management, 893-4777
- Waste Tire Products, (888) 889-0101
Toner Cartridges
- Best Buy, 2005 Forest Ave, Chico
- Cartridge World, 760 Mangrove Ave, Chico
- Chico Laser Savers, 973 East Ave., Chico
- Hubbs Stationery & Office Supply, 2201 Pillsbury Rd., Chico
- Laser "Renew" Zit, 113 W. 8th Ave., Chico
- Office Depot, 2071 Martin Luther King Dr., Chico
- Ray Morgan Company, 3131 Esplanade, Chico
- Staples, 2019 Forest Ave, Chico, 343-8080
- Local Schools often collect used cartridges for fund raising activities. Contact your local school to see if they are accepting used toner cartridges.
Tools
- Re-Store (Habitat for Humanity) of Chico, 220 Meyers St, Chico
- Salvation Army, 700 Broadway, Chico
Transmission Fluid
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services HHW Facility, 920 American Way, Paradise
Video-Audio Tapes/DVDs
- Chico State Associated Students Recycling, 4th & Orange St, Chico and BMU 301 on campus. They accept both for reusing and recycling
Wood-Unpainted
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, Neal Rd. off Hwy 99, Paradise
- North Valley Organic Recycling, Cohasset Rd., Chico
- Ord Ranch Transfer Station, Ord Ranch Rd., Gridley
X-Ray Films
- Chico Shred, 611 Country Dr., Chico
Yard Wastes
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave. Oroville
- Ord Ranch Transfer Station, Ord Ranch Rd., Gridley
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise