Work Training Center is a nonprofit organization providing services to people with disabilities.
Printer-friendly versionChico’s Only Non-Profit, Full Service Recycling Center
2300 Fair Street
Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 343-8641
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location in Oroville
1245 Oro Dam Blvd
Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: (530) 533-5311
Hours: Tues–Sat, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Our newest site in Magalia
14559 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95969
Phone (530) 873-6000
Hours: Tues-Sat, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Your aluminum cans can make a difference!
Work Training Center has been involved in the area with recycling since 1979. Fair Street Recycling is one of the largest nonprofit buy-back centers in northern California, employing adults with developmental disabilities in helping the environment and reducing its waste. Last year we processed approximately 146 tons of aluminum cans. We shipped out 570 tons of recycled glass and 77 tons of plastic. Almost 180 tons of newspaper, cardboard and magazines were recycled as well.
What You Should Know Before Recycling:
Aluminum Cans
Aluminum cans must bear the CA Redemption Value mark to receive the highest price.* All other aluminum cans are worth only scrap value. A good rule of thumb is: Did it contain a carbonated beverage? If so, it’s probably a redemption Value container. All non-carbonated drinks are not Redemption Value.
Glass Bottles & Jars
Glass bottles must bear the CA Redemption Value mark to receive the highest price.* All glass must be sorted into clear, green, and brown groups. Separating out Redemption Value within each color is up to you. Mixed colors cannot be accepted by the recycling center. And please, remove lids before coming to recycle.
Plastic Bottles
Plastic Bottles must bear the CA Redemption Value mark to receive a Redemption Value price.* All other plastic bottles and jars, such as milk jugs, water containers, and other white or colored plastics, can only be accepted as a service to you.
* you can also redeem comingled cans, bottles, plastic (scrap and redemption container mix) at a lower rate.
Remember
Sorting before you come to the recycling center is the key to a higher return on your recycling, and faster, too!