Fair Street Recycling

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Chico’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–3:30 p.m. 

 

Location in Magalia

            14559 Skyway

                Magalia, CA 95969

                Phone (530) 873-6000

                Hours: Tues-Sat, 8:30 AM-3:30 p.m.

 

 Your aluminum cans can make a difference!

In partnership with eRecology we accept eWaste at all of our sites:

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 290 tons of aluminum, 820 tons of glass, 190 tons of plastic and 360 tons of newspaper, cardboard, office paper and magazines for a total of 1,660 tons of recycling.

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!