CRV refund per container
- 5 centsUnder 24 oz
- 10 cents24 oz and larger
- 25 centsWine and liquor boxes, bags and pouches
Set by the State of California. Only containers bought in California get CRV.
State values as of October 2026
Recycling center in South Central Los Angeles
Bring us your cans and bottles. We buy California CRV aluminum, plastic and glass containers, including wine and liquor bottles, boxes and pouches.
Today's prices per poundPrices per pound
Today Updated today At least (state minimum) Effective Jan 1, 2026
| Aluminum cans | $1.66 per pound |
|---|---|
| Glass | $0.101 per pound |
| Plastic #1 (PET) | $1.46 per pound |
| Plastic #2 (HDPE) | $0.67 per pound |
| Plastic #3 (PVC) | $0.48 per pound |
| Plastic #4 (LDPE) | $1.98 per pound |
| Plastic #5 (PP) | $0.56 per pound |
| Plastic #6 (PS) | $5.45 per pound |
| Plastic #7 (other) | $0.31 per pound |
| Bi-metal | $0.43 per pound |
We pay at least the state minimum. Final price at the scale.
We pay at least these state minimums. The final price is set at the scale.
CRV per container: 5 cents under 24 oz · 10 cents 24 oz and up · 25 cents boxes, bags, pouches (as of Oct 2026)
Our RECYCLING sign
Our mural
Our wall- Open 7 days a week
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM
- Sun 8 AM–4 PM
- Gated parking lot
- Restrooms
What we buy
Cans and bottles are paid at California CRV rates.
We don't take
- Trash, or wet or dirty loads
- Cans and bottles bought outside California
- City or utility property, such as manhole covers or hydrant and streetlight parts
How to sort your material
Cans & bottles (CRV)
California CRV containers only. Bring them empty and dry.
- Aluminum & bi-metal cans
- Empty and dry. Flattened is fine; crushed blocks are not. Keep bi-metal cans (two metals, steel and aluminum) apart from aluminum cans.
- Plastic bottles
- Keep each number apart, #1 (PET) through #7. The number is in the triangle on the bottom.
- Glass bottles
- Empty and clean. Keep them apart from cans and plastic.
- Wine & liquor bottles, boxes and pouches
- CRV since 2024. Bring wine boxes whole, with the bag inside.
Material photos are illustrative. Credits below.
Prices
Cans and bottles pay California's fixed CRV refund. By weight, we pay at least the state minimum per pound.
By weight: at least the state minimum
Effective Jan 1, 2026
| Material | Minimum per pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum cans | $1.66/lb |
| Glass | $0.101/lb |
| Plastic #1 (PET) | $1.46/lb |
| Plastic #2 (HDPE) | $0.67/lb |
| Plastic #3 (PVC) | $0.48/lb |
| Plastic #4 (LDPE) | $1.98/lb |
| Plastic #5 (PP) | $0.56/lb |
| Plastic #6 (PS) | $5.45/lb |
| Plastic #7 (other) | $0.31/lb |
| Bi-metal | $0.43/lb |
We pay at least these rates. The state updates them from time to time, so check CalRecycle for the latest.
State rules
Counted or weighed?
Ask us to count up to 50 containers of each material per transaction. Bigger loads are weighed and paid by the pound.
State rule as of October 2026
Daily CRV limits
State rules cap CRV refunds per person, per day: 100 lb of aluminum, 100 lb of plastic, 2,000 lb of glass, 50 lb of bag-in-box and 25 lb of pouches or cartons. A bigger load can't be split into several trips.
In effect since July 9, 2026
CRV values, minimums and limits are set by the State of California. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice.
CalRecycle: CRV rates and rules for consumers (opens in a new tab)What to bring & how you get paid
Here's what to expect when you sell cans and bottles.
Cans & bottles
Paid when you deliver
- An everyday load: just bring it sorted, empty and dry.
- CRV of $100 or more ($15 or more for boxes, pouches or cartons): we write a receipt with your name, your signature and an ID number.
The final price is set at the scale after we check the material.
State rules as of October 2026
CalRecycle: CRV rates and rules for consumers (opens in a new tab)How it works
First time at a recycling center? It takes three steps.
Park in our gated lot
Pull into our gated lot and stay with your vehicle. Our staff will show you where to unload.
We weigh and check it
Cans and bottles are counted (up to 50 of each material) or weighed.
Get paid
Cans and bottles are paid when you deliver. The final price is set at the scale after we check the material.
Before you come
- Empty and dry
- Sorted by material: aluminum, plastic, glass
- No trash mixed in
- Flattened cans are fine, but no bales or crushed blocks
Yard rules: Stay with your vehicle until staff direct you · Follow staff directions
What customers say
A few reviews from our Google listing.
Find us
Look for the big red RECYCLING sign.
What to look for
Our corner on Vernon Ave 
The big red RECYCLING banner 
Our hand-painted blue sign
181 E Vernon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90011
181 E Vernon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90011
On Vernon Ave at San Pedro St, South Central LA.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
Holiday hours may change. Call ahead.
Questions
Short answers to common questions. Still not sure? Call us.
Are you open today? Are you open on Sundays?
Yes, we're open 7 days a week: Monday to Saturday 8 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM. Holiday hours may change, so call ahead on holidays.
What do you buy, and what don't you take?
We buy California CRV cans and bottles: aluminum and bi-metal cans, plastic #1 through #7, glass, and wine and liquor bottles, boxes and pouches. We don't buy scrap metal. We can't take trash, wet or dirty loads, containers bought outside California, or city and utility property such as manhole covers or hydrant and streetlight parts.
How much do you pay for cans and bottles?
The CRV (California refund) is 5¢ for containers under 24 oz, 10¢ for 24 oz and larger, and 25¢ for wine and liquor boxes, bags and pouches (state values as of October 2026). By weight, we pay at least the state minimum per pound. Since January 1, 2026 that is $1.66 for aluminum, $1.46 for #1 PET plastic and $0.101 for glass, and every other material is in the price board and table on this page. The final price is set at the scale after we check the material.
Do you pay by count or by weight?
Both. Under state rules as of October 2026, you can ask us to count up to 50 containers of each material per transaction. Bigger loads are weighed and paid by the pound.
Is there a limit on how much I can bring?
For CRV, yes. Since July 9, 2026, state rules limit each person, per day, to 100 lb of aluminum, 100 lb of plastic, 2,000 lb of glass, 50 lb of bag-in-box and 25 lb of pouches or cartons. Splitting a bigger load into several trips isn't allowed.
Do I need ID?
Not for an everyday load of cans and bottles. Under state rules as of October 2026, if your CRV comes to $100 or more ($15 or more for boxes, pouches or cartons), we write a receipt with your name, signature and an ID number.
When do I get paid?
When you deliver them. The final price is set at the scale after we check the material.
Do you buy scrap metal, like copper?
No. We only buy cans and bottles with California CRV. We don't buy copper, brass, scrap aluminum, wire, stainless steel, iron or steel.
Should I crush my cans? How should I bring them?
Bring everything empty and dry, sorted by material (aluminum, bi-metal, each plastic number, glass), with no trash mixed in. Flattened cans are fine, but crushed blocks or pieces of bales can't be paid CRV. If other material is mixed into a load, you can sort it out before we weigh it; if not, the load is paid at a lower rate.
Do you take wine and liquor bottles, wine boxes and juice bottles?
Yes. Since 2024, wine and liquor bottles, pre-mixed cocktails and juice containers are part of California's CRV program. Wine and liquor boxes, bags and pouches pay 25¢ each (as of October 2026); bring a wine box complete, with the bag inside. Some bottles may not have a CRV label yet. If you're not sure, ask us.
Can I bring cans or bottles I bought in another state?
No. Only containers bought in California get the CRV refund, so we can't take cans or bottles from other states.
Where do I park? Do you have restrooms?
Pull into our gated lot at 181 E Vernon Ave, on Vernon at San Pedro St. Restrooms are available for customers.