Aluminum foil & Pie Pans
- Oroville Household Hazardous Waste - 2710 S. 5th Ave, Orovillle
Antifreeze
- World Oil, 1618 W. 5th St., Chico
- Butte Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St., Chico
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 infroamtion
- 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
- Hudson's Appliance Center, 454 Pearson Rd. Paradise
- Salvation Army, 700 Broadway, Chico
- A-1 Appliance, 2586 Olive Hwy, Oroville.
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Unit #18, Oroville
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., 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. Southgate Ave, (Behind Wood Bros. Carpet), Chico (Call 343-9600 for availability)
- 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.
- All Star Auto Recycling, 22521 Capay, Corning, (530) 825-3229
- The ARC Store, 2020 Park Ave, Chico, (530) 343-3666
- Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham, (530) 345-6241
- Fairview Auto Wrecking, 2437 Park Ave, Chico, (530) 345-0303
- Sacramento Wheels for Wishes http://sacramento.wheelsforwishes.org (877) 680-9474
- Veteran Car Donations https://www.veterancardonations.org/locations/california
- Nicks Auto Dismantlers, 4280 Lincon Blvd. Oroville, (530) 879-9908
- Oroville Auto Dismantling, 2815 Feather river Blvd., Oroville (530) 533-0717
- Pick-n-Pull 397 E Park Ave, Chico (530) 343-5590
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd, Oroville, (530) 532-0262
Batteries--Alkaline
- Energy Masters, 1933 Esplanade, Chico
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd, Paradise
- The Reginal Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Recology butte -Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave, Oroville By Appointment Only- (530) 533-4783
Batteries--Automotive
- AutoZone, 136 W. East Ave., Chico
- AutoZone, 1843 Park Ave., Chico
- AutoZone, 1970 Oroville Dam Blvd., Oroville
- AutoZone, 1636 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Chuck Patterson Toyota Service Dept., 200 East Ave., Chico
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
- 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, 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville BY APPOINTMENT
- Pep Boys Automotive Supercenters, 1555 Mangrove Ave, Chico
Batteries--NiCd
- Best Buy, 2005 Forest Ave, Chico
- Energy Masters, 1933 Esplanade, Chico
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd, Paradise
- The Reginal Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Recology butte -Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave, Oroville By Appointment Only- (530) 533-4783
Bicycles
- Chico Bike & Board, 845 Main St., Chico
- STARS-Butte County Sheriff's Office, 479 East Park Ave., Chico
- STARS-Butte county sheriffs Office, 5 Gillik Way., Oroville
- Prospect High School, 2060 2nd St., Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd, Paradise
Bi-Metal Cans
- Crown Metals, 4801 Feather River Blvd, Oroville
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St., Chico
- Guido's Recycling, 1364 CA-99 B., Gridley
- 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
- Empire Steel, 1508 Parker Ave, Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road., Paradise
Books
- ABC Books, 868 East Ave, Chico
- Book Corner (in Antique Center), 745 Main St., Chico
- Valley Oak Children's' Services, 287 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico
- Bookworm, 2310 Montgromery St., Oroville
- The Discount Bookstore, 1515 Meyers St., Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
Bubble Wrap & Styrofoam "Peanuts" - see Packaging Supplies
Building Materials
- Habitat for Humanity of Chico (The Re-Store), 220 Meyers St., Chico
Car Donation
Cardboard
- Waste Management 256 Scott Ave, Chico
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd, Paradise
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., 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.
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd, Paradise. Carpet and pad, separated, clean and dry.
Clothing
- Discovery Shoppe, 315 Flume St. Chico
- Gates Resale-Army Surplus, 1152 Park Ave., Chico
- Geva's Near New Clothing, 1934 Bird St., Oroville
- Lovene's Clothing & Collectables, 252 E. 9th Ave. at Oleander , Chico
- Oroville Rescue Mission, 4250 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
- 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
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road
- Oroville Rescue Mission, 4250 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
- Staples, 2019 Forest Ave, Chico, 343-8080
- The Reginal Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
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
- Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St., Chico
- Guido's Recycling, 1364 CA-99 B., Gridley
- 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
- Empire Steel, 1508 Parker Ave, Oroville
Educational & Craft Materials
- Chico Christian Center, 973 H, East Ave., Chico
- Thrifty Bargain, 2432 Esplanade, Chico
- Salvation Army, 700 Broadway, Chico
Electornic Reuse
- Computers for Classrooms, 411 Otterson Dr, Chico, 895-4175
Electronics - Recycle •See our electronics recycling listing
Fire Extinguishers
Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Ballasts
- Butte County Fire Station #64. 22 Walnut Dr., Kelly Ridge, Saturdays, 9:00am to 1:00pm (Bulbs only, no ballasts)
- The Home Depot, 2580 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, (CFLs only, no tubes)
- Better Deal Exchange Hardware, 1845 Mitchell Ave, Oroville (CFL's only)
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
Food
- Butte County Gleaners-Concow Chapter, 11300 Hwy 70, Concow
- Butte County Gleaners-Oroville Chapter, 4532 Pacific Heights Rd.
- Catholic Ladies Relief Society, 1386 Longfellow Ave. Chico
- Grace Lutheran Church, 585 Magnolia St., Chico
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1560 Hazel St., Gridley
Glass Containers-Non-CRV
- 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
- Guido's Recycling, 1364 CA-99 B., Gridley
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Neal Road Recyling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
Greeting Cards
- Neal Road Recyling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
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)
- Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St. Chico
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville (530) 533-4783
Household Items
- The ARC Store, 2030 Park Ave., Chico
- ARC Emporium, 2745 Oro Dam Blvd, Oroville
- Butte Humane Society, 2579 Fair St, Chico
- Community House, 5726 Almond St., Chico
- Discovery Shoppe, 315 Flume St., Chico
- Little Thrift Store, 3107 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville
- Oro Dam Flea Market, 1141 Oro Dam Blvd. W., Oroville
- Oroville Rescue Mission, 4250 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
- Quality Resale, 1367 E. 9th St., Chico
- Quota Thrift Store, 550 Spruce St., Gridley
- Salvation Army Thrift Stores, 700 Broadway, Chico
- Silverdollar Swap meet, Educational Bldg at Fairgrounds on Fair St., Chico
- The Attic, 2170 Bird St., Oroville
- 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
Magazines
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 NealRd., Paradise
- Recology Butte Colusa Counties, 2720 South Fifth Avenue, Oroville
Mattresses, Box Springs & Futon Mattresses
- Recology Butte Colusa Counties, 2720 South Fifth Avenue, Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd. Paradise
Mercury - See 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
- Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Road, Paradise
Motor Oil - clean, non contaminated
- AutoZone, 136 W. East Ave., Chico
- 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, 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, 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
- Lube Express 2354 Esplanade, Chico
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville BY APPOINTMENT
- Pep Boys Automotive Supercenters, 1555 Mangrove Ave, Chico
- 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
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 7368 Skyway, Paradise
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1590 Hwy 99, Gridley
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Music - Records / Tapes / CD's / Video
- Melody Records, 341 Main St., Chico
- The Underground, 1437 Myers St., Oroville
- All Butte County Library Branches
Newspaper
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
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
- Hodges Nursery, 9681 Midway, Durham
- Maple Leaf Gardens, 3634 Bell Rd., Chico
- Meadow Creek Nursery, 29 Ridgeview Lane, Oroville
- 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
- Gridley Household Hazardous Waste Recycling, Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley
- Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Household Hazardous Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
- 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)
- 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
Paper - Computer & Ledger
- Chico Shred, 611 County Dr., Chico
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
Paper - Office
- Chico Shred, 611 county Dr. Chico
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
- 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.
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
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
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
Plastic - 6-Pack Rings
- Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, 1023 Neal Rd., Paradise
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
- Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder St., Chico
- Recology Butte Colusa Counties Household Haz. Waste, 2720 S. 5th Ave., Oroville
Recycling Centers
- Bangor Community Recycling Drop-off across from Bangor Elementary School
- 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
- Guido's Recycling, 1364 CA-99 B., Gridley
- Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville
- Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd., Oroville
- 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
- World Oil (Chico Drain Oil), 1618 W. 5th St., Chico (Call first
- 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
Video-Audio Tapes/DVDs
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 County 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