Note: Most recycling service in Paradise are suspended due to the Camp Fire. Please call ahead.
Aluminum Cans see CRV - Aluminum, Glass & Plastic Beverage Containers
Aluminum Foil & Pie Pans
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Antifreeze
- Asbury Environmental Services, 1618 W. 5th St., Chico
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
- Butte Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Haz. Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
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.
- A-1 Appliance, 2586 Olive Hwy, Oroville
- Appliance Resale, 810 W. 8th Ave., Chico
- Appliance Resale, 2205 Nord Ave. Chico
- Appliance Resale, 5370 Skyway, Paradise
- 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
- Durham Appliance, 8484 Harvest Ln., Durham
- Ginno's, 2505 Zanella Way, Chico
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Hudson's Appliance Center, 454 Pearson Rd., Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, Neal Rd. off Hwy 99, Paradise
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Ord Ranch Transfer Station, Ord Ranch Rd., Gridley
- Salvation Army, 700 Broadway, Chico
Asphalt, Bricks, Concrete
- Knife River Contracting Co., Inc., 1764 Skyway, Chico
- Franklin Construction Co. 4714 Pacific Heights Rd., Oroville
- Franklin Construction Co. Southgate Ave, (Behind Wood Bros. Carpet), Chico (Call 343-9600 for availability)
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, 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.
- All Star Auto Recycling, 22521 Capay, Corning, 825-3229
- Fairview Auto Wrecking, 2437 Park Ave, Chico, 345-0303
- Oroville Auto Dismantling, 2815, Feather River Blvd, Oroville, 533-0717
- Sacramento Wheels for Wishes http://sacramento.wheelsforwishes.org (877) 680-9474
Batteries--Alkaline
- Batteries Plus, 2500 Zanella Way, Chico
- Energy Masters, 1933 Esplanade, Chico
- Foothill Mill & Lumber, 6603 Pentz Rd, Paradise
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Haz. Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Batteries--Automotive
- American Battery Supply, 2303 Park Ave., Chico
- AutoZone, 1970 Oroville Dam Blvd., Oroville
- AutoZone, 1843 Park Ave., Chico
- AutoZone, 136 W. East Ave., Chico
- AutoZone, 7542 Skyway Rd, Paradise
- AutoZone, 1636 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Batteries Plus, 2500 Zanella Way, Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St, Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
- Energy Masters, 1933 Esplanade, Chico
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2525 Oroville Dam Blvd East, Oroville
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 7368 Skyway, Paradise
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1618 Mangrove Ave., Chico
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1590 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Les Schwab Tire Center, 1742 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Les Schwab Tire Center, 6308 Skyway, Paradise
- Les Schwab Tire Center, 2420 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
- Les Schwab Tire Center, 201 W. East Ave., Chico
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, Neal Rd. off Hwy 99, Paradise
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Haz. Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
- Riebes Auto Parts, 175 E. 20th St., Chico
- Riebes Auto Parts, 982 East Ave., Chico
- Sears Auto Center, 1982 E. 20th St., Chico
Batteries--NiCd
- Batteries Plus, 2500 Zanella Way, Chico
- Best Buy, 2005 Forest Ave, Chico
- Energy Masters, 1933 Esplanade, Chico
- Foothill Mill & Lumber, 6603 Pentz Rd, Paradise
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Haz. Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
- Paradise Hobbies, 491 Pearson Rd, Paradise
- Paradise Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Rd, Paradise
- PIP Printing, 597 Pearson Rd, Paradise
- Sears, 1982 E. 20th St., Chico
Bicycles
- Chico Bike & Board, 845 Main St., Chico
- STARS-Butte County Sheriff's Office, 479 East Park Ave., Chico
- STARS-Butte County Sheriff's Office, 5 Gillik Way., Oroville
- Prospect High School, 2060 2nd St, Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road
Bi-Metal Cans
- 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
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Books
- ABC Books, 868 East Ave, Chico
- Book Corner (in Antique Center), 745 Main St., Chico
- Bookworm, 2310 Montgomery St., Oroville
- Discount Bookstore, The, 1515 Myers St., Oroville
- Nancy's Books, 6848 Skyway #J, Paradise
- Paradise Found Books, 6044 Skyway, Paradise
- Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway, Paradise
- 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
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
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
- Discovery Shoppe, 315 Flume St. Chico
- Elegant Rose, 5675 Almond St, Paradise
- Gates Resale-Army Surplus, 1152 Park Ave., Chico
- Geva's Near New Clothing, 1934 Bird St., Oroville
- Kids-N-More, 6052 Foster Rd., Paradise
- Lovene's Clothing & Collectables, 252 E. 9th Ave. at Oleander , Chico
- My Girlfriends Closet, 7529 Skyway, Paradise
- Oroville Rescue Mission, 4250 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
- Paradise Hospice Thrift Shop, 6848 Skyway #P, Paradise
- 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
- North Valley Waste Management, 2569 Scott Ave, Chico
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road
- Oroville Rescue Mission, 4250 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
- 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
- Big Foot Recycling, 146 W. East Ave, Chico (Behind Harbor Freight)
- 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, Chico
- Fair Street Recycling/Work Training Center, 2300 Fair St, Chico
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- IRecycle, 434 Plumas Ave, Oroville
- Savior Earth Recycling, 2680 S 5th Ave, Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
- COVE at Skyway and Wagstaff, Paradise
- Empire Steel, 1508 Parker Ave, Oroville
- Sparks Recycling, 1364 Hwy 99, Unit B, Gridley
Educational & Craft Materials
- ARC of Butte County, 2020 Park Ave., Chico
- 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
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Rand Rd. Gridley
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave. Oroville
- Butte County Fire Station #64. 22 Walnut Dr, Kelly Ridge, Saturdays, 9:00am to 1:00pm (Bulbs only, no ballasts)
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise (No ballasts)
- The Home Depot, 2580 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, (CFLs only, no tubes)
- 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, 1436 Nord Ave., Chico
- Butte County Gleaners-Concow Chapter, 11300 Hwy 70, Concow
- Butte County Gleaners-Gridley Chapter, 1784 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Butte County Gleaners-Oroville Chapter, 4532 Pacific Heights Rd.
- Butte County Gleaners-Paradise Chapter, 1698 Wagstaff Rd., Paradise
- Butte County Gleaners-Pines Chapter, 6423 Hollywood Rd., Magalia
- Catholic Ladies Relief Society, 1386 Longfellow Ave. Chico
- Esplanade House, 2505 Esplanade, Chico
- Grace Lutheran Church, 585 Magnolia St., Chico
- Help for People, 5533 Skyway #A, Paradise
- Jesus Center, 1297 Park Ave., Chico
- Paradise Adventist Community Services, 5720 Academy Dr., Paradise
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1560 Hazel St., Gridley
- 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
- Big Foot Recycling, 146 W. East Ave, Chico (Behind Harbor Freight)
- 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
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
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
- 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 Haz. Waste 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise
Household Items
- The ARC Store, 2030 Park Ave., Chico
- ARC Emporium, 2745 Oro Dam Blvd, Oroville
- ARC Thrift Store, 6640 Clark Rd, Paradise
- Butte Humane Society, 2579 Fair St, Chico
- Community House, 5726 Almond St., Chico
- Discovery Shoppe, 315 Flume St., Chico
- Jeannie's Consignment, 8672 Skyway, Paradise
- Little Thrift Store, 3107 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
- Oro Dam Flea Market, 1141 Oro Dam Blvd. W., Oroville
- Oroville Rescue Mission, 4250 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
- Paradise Hospice Thrift Shop, 6848 Skyway #P, Paradise
- Pennies from Heaven Thrift Store, 6025 Skyway, Paradise
- Quality Resale, 1367 E. 9th St., Chico
- Quota Thrift Store, 550 Spruce St., Gridley
- Salvation Army Thrift Stores, 700 Broadway, Chico
- Second Hand Rose, 511 Pearson Rd., Paradise
- Silverdollar Swap meet, Educational Bldg at Fairgrounds on Fair St., Chico
- The Attic, 2170 Bird St., Oroville
- The Hall Closet, 7849 Skyway, Paradise
- The Shop of the American Cancer Society, 734 Mangrove Ave., Chico
- Thrifty Bargains, 2432 Esplanade, Chico
Junk Mail
- U.S. Postal Service, 2994 Sixth, Biggs
- U.S. Postal Service, 550 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico
- U.S. Postal Service, W. 5th & Broadway, Chico
- U.S. Postal Service, 2396 Durham-Dayton Hwy, Durham
- U.S. Postal Service, 805 Sycamore, Gridley
- U.S. Postal Service, 14146 Skyway, Magalia
- U.S. Postal Service, 1735 Robinson, Oroville
- U.S. Postal Service, 6469 Clark Rd. Paradise
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
Magazines
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Northern Recycling and Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise
Mattresses/Box Springs
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
- Recology Butte Colusa Counties, 2720 South Fifth Avenue, Oroville
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
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Northern Recycling and Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
Motor Oil
- AutoZone, 136 W. East Ave., Chico
- AutoZone, 7542 Skyway Rd., Paradise
- AutoZone, 1843 Park Ave., Chico
- AutoZone, 1970 Oroville Dam Blvd., Oroville
- AutoZone, 1636 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Butte County Public Works, #9 County Center Dr., Oroville
- 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
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
- Jiffy Lube, 1450 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville
- Jiffy Lube, 6081 Clark Rd, Paradise
- Jiffy Lube, 1218 Mangrove Ave., Chico
- Jiffy Lube, 2454 Notre Dame, Chico
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1590 Hwy 99 Gridley
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1618 Mangrove Ave., Chico
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2525 Oroville Dam Blvd East, Oroville
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 7368 Skyway, Paradise
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
- Lube Express 2354 Esplanade, Chico
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Haz. Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Pep Boys Automotive Supercenters, 1555 Mangrove Ave, Chico
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
- Warrens Drive Thru Lube, 557 Nord Ave., Chico
Motor Oil Filters
- Butte County Public Works, #9 County Center Dr., Oroville
- Chico Drain Oil Service, 1618 W. 5th St., Chico
- Chuck Patterson Toyota Service Dept., 200 East Ave., Chico
- Jiffy Lube, 1450 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville
- Jiffy Lube, 6081 Clark Rd, Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, Paradise
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 7368 Skyway, Paradise
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1590 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Haz. Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Music-Records, Tapes & CDs, DVDs
- Melody Records, 341 Main St., Chico
- Rerunz Books Music Video, 1937 E. 20th St. #B-3, Chico
- The Underground, 1437 Myers St., Oroville
- All Butte County Library Branches
Newspaper
- 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
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
- COVE at Skyway and Wagstaff, Paradise
Nursery Containers
- Chico Avenue Nursery, 3015 Chico Ave.
- Chico Propagators, 406 Entler Ave., Chico
- Floral Native Nursery, 2511 Floral Ave., Chico
- Fostines, 2023 N. Lindo Ave., Chico
- Growing Grounds Nursery, 2720 Hwy 32, Chico
- Hodges Nursery, 9681 Midway, Durham
- Maple Leaf Gardens, 3634 Bell Rd., Chico
- Meadow Creek Nursery, 29 Ridgeview Lane, Oroville
- Mendon's Nursery, 5424 Foster Rd., Paradise
- Paradise Garden Center, 5557 Clark Rd., Paradise
- Zamora Nurseries, 1367 East Ave., Chico
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
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
- Paradise Postal Center Plus, 5905 Clark Rd., Paradise
- Postal Plus, 236 W. East Ave. #A, Chico
- The Packaging Store, 6044 Skyway, Paradise
Paint
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Haz. Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Re-Store (Habitat for Humanity) 220 Meyers St, Chico
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise (Special hours)
- Kelly-Moore Paint, 1221 Mangrove, Chico (Call first)
- Sherwin-Williams Paint, 2412 Cohasset Rd, Chico (Call first)
- Better Deal Ace Hardware, 1845 Mitchel Ave, Oroville
Pallets
- Chico Pallet Recycling, 2385 Fair St., Chico
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, Neal Rd. off Hwy 99, Paradise
- North Valley Organic Recycling, Cohasset Rd., Chico
- Northern Recycling & Waste services, 920 American Way, Paradise
Paper - Computer & Ledger
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise
Paper - Office
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, 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.
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise
Photo Chemicals - see Household Hazardous Waste
Plastic Bags
All Grocery stores and Pharmacies over 10,000 square feet must offer plastic bag recycling
- Save Mart, 6636 Clark Rd., Paradise
- Save Mart, 146 W. East Ave., Chico
- Holiday Market, 6848 Skyway, Paradise
- Save Mor Market, 14001 Lakeridge Cir, Magalia
- Raley's Supermarket, 2325 Myers St. Oroville
- Raley's Supermarket, 211 W. East Ave., Chico
- Raley's Supermarket, 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
- Safeway, 1366 East Ave., Chico
- Safeway, 720 Mangrove Ave., Chico
- Safeway, 1016 W. Sacramento Ave., Chico
- Safeway, 1596 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Safeway, 6020 Clark Rd., Paradise
- Stratton's Market, 5960 Sawmill Rd., Paradise
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
- 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, 878 E. 20th St., Chico
- 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
- AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico
- Bangor Community Recycling Drop-off across from Bangor Elementary School
- Big Foot Recycling, 146 W. East Ave, Chico (Behind Harbor Freight)
- Butte Community College, 3536 Butte Campus Dr., Oroville
- Cohasset Community Recycling Drop Off at the Cohasset Store, 8930 Cohasset Rd, Cohasset
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St., Chico
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham
- Fair Street Recycling/Work Training Center, 2300 Fair St., Chico
- 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
- COVE at Skyway and Wagstaff, Paradise
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
- UPS Store, 702 Mangrove, Chico - Sheet Styrofoam and small blocks only
- UPS Store, 1354 East Ave, Suite R, Chico - Sheet Styrofoam and small blocks only
- UPS Store, 2485 Notre Dame Blvd, Suite 370 - Sheet Styrofoam and small blocks only
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services, 920 American Way, Paradise
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
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
- Office Depot, 2071 Martin Luther King Dr., Chico
- Ray Morgan Company, 554 Rio Lindo Ave., 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
- Jeannie's Consignment, 8672 Skyway, Paradise
- Salvation Army, 700 Broadway, Chico
Transmission Fluid
- Asbury Environmental Services (Chico Drain Oil), 1618 W. 5th St., Chico
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Haz. 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
- Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise
- 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
- Town of Paradise Vegetative Waste Recycling Program, Corner of Clark Rd & American Way, Paradise
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise