Recycling

Photo of California CRV notices on cans and bottles

The Recycling program is part of the Sanitation Division and is guided by the California state recycling programs. The County makes every effort to inform residents of recycling opportunities and special events. Special events are posted on the County calendar and in most cases are also posted in the Newsroom section of the site home page.

California Refund Value (CRV) Recycling

California Refund Value (CRV): is the amount paid by the consumer at the checkout stand and paid back to consumers when they recycle eligible aluminum, plastic, glass and bi-metal beverage containers at certified recycling centers.

Check the CalRecycle Program webpage for a full explanation of what items have redemption values and how to prepare.

Containers must have a label saying: CA CASH REFUND, CA CRV, California Redemption Value, CA Redemption Value, California Cash Refund to actually get reimbursement at Redemption Centers as noted on the location list below.

Aluminum: Flattening cans is not necessary, but they should be clean and dry. No tin cans, foil or pie plates.
Glass: All glass food and beverage containers should be rinsed and have the lids removed. It is not necessary to remove the labels. No cookware, window glass, ceramic or mirrors.
Plastic: All plastic containers marked #1 PETE and #2 HDPE are recyclable. Containers marked #3 through #7 are recyclable but not always in your area. Check with the local recycling center first.

Cardboard: only at specific locations: Yreka Transfer, Oberlin Transfer Station and Black Butte Transfer Station. No Styrofoam or plastic in boxes, no wax or slick surfaced cardboard. No food boxes, cereal boxes, paper or trash.

Sharps/Needles: these are NOT recyclable at any center, transfer station or 24hr bin. Please contact Public Health Department 530-841-2134.

Recycling Locations

Dunsmuir - City Hall and Community Center
Etna - Library across from Ray's Food Place
Fort Jones - Ray's Food Place
Happy Camp - Kingfisher Market
Happy Camp Transfer Station - See hours of operation on the Transfer Station tab
Klamath River - Quigley's General Store
McCloud - Community Services District
Montague - Cortwright's Market & Deli
Mount Shasta - Siskiyou Opportunity Center, CRV Redemption Center
Seiad - Seiad Fire Department
Tulelake - City burn pit across from Tulelake Volunteer Fire Department on Ray Oehlerich Way
Tulelake - Tulelake Transfer Station - See hours of operation on the Transfer Station tab
Yreka - Yreka Transfer & Recycling Center, CRV Redemption Center
Yreka - Oberlin Road Transfer Station, See hours of operation on the Transfer Station tab