recycling drop off locations


Northern Recycling and Waste Services Recycling Center
920 American Way, Paradise, 530-876-3340
Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RECYCLING BUYBACK/DROP-OFF: aluminum, tin, plastics, glass bottles, flattened cardboard, mixed paper, metal appliances & scrap metal are accepted ($ paid for CRV materials).  Motor oil, antifreeze, sharps, e-waste, and batteries are also accepted free of charge (keep oils separate). See Recycling Center page for a complete list of materials accepted.


Town of Paradise Vegetative Waste Facility
920 American Way, Paradise, 530-876-3340
Open Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Yardwaste (rolled sod, leaves, branches, grass)
Wood (Non-treated wood with few nails. No painted wood or furniture, railroad ties or telephone poles)
Clean Dirt (no rock/gravel)
Concrete & Asphalt

Town of Paradise Household Hazardous Waste Facility
920 American Way, Paradise, 530-876-3340
Open on rotating Wednesday's and Saturday's, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Click Here for a Schedule

Items accepted: cooking oil and grease, insecticides, paints, thinner, solvents, cleaners, syringes, outdated medicines, BBQ propane tanks, old gasoline, batteries, automotive fluids & fluorescent bulbs. No radioactive materials, explosives, ammunition or PCBs.

You can transport only 5 gallons or 50 pounds maximum per trip.
HOUSEHOLDS No appointment required, no charge
BUSINESSES: we do not take commercial waste, please visit Butte County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Chico Scrap Metal
CSM-Chico 878 E. 20th St.
OPEN Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm (closed 12-1 for lunch) Saturday 8am – 12noon CLOSED Sunday
CSM-Durham 766 Chico Oro Hwy.
OPEN Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm CLOSED Saturday and Sunday

Accepting: scrap metal, batteries(auto/truck), stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, appliances, and small metal (i.e. copper, brass, scrap aluminum).

CRV Buyback Centers: (call ahead for accepted items)

AS Chico Recycling Donation Center, Corner of W. 4th St. & Cherry St., Chico, 898-5033
Chico Scrap Metal, 878 E. 20th St., Chico, 343-7166
Chico Scrap Metal South, 766 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Chico, 343-7166
Chico Transfer and Recycling-Waste Management, 2569 Scott Ave., Chico, 893-0333
COVE at Stratton's Market, 5760 Sawmill Rd., Paradise, 877-2777
D & E Recycling, 480 B Street, Biggs,
Fair Street Recycling/Work Training Center, 2300 Fair St, Chico, 343-8641
Fair Street Recycling/Work Training Center, 1245 Oro Dam Blvd, Oroville, 533-5311
Fair Street Recycling in Magalia, 14559 Skyway, Magalia, 873-6000
Gridley Indoor Market, Corner of Magnolia & Virginia Streets, Gridley, 846-2846
Joe Verni Recycling, 4980 Lincoln Blvd.,Oroville , 534-7402
Nexcycle Recycle Center at East Ave Raleys, 211 W. East Ave, Chico, 800-883-2274
NexCycle Recycle Center at Safeway, 6020 Clark Rd., Paradise, 800-883-2274
NexCycle Recycle Center at Safeway, 720 Mangrove Ave., Chico, 800-883-2274
NexCycle Recycle Center at Safeway, 1016 W. Sacramento Ave., Chico, 800-883-2274
NexCycle Recycling Center at Raley's, 2325 Myers St. Oroville, 800-883-2274
NexCycle Recycle Center at Safeway, 1596 Hwy 99 , Gridley, 800-883-2274
NexCycle at Food Maxx, 1074 Orodam Blvd, Oroville, 800-883-2274
Nor-Cal Recyclers, 1855 Kusel Rd. , Oroville, 532-0262
Northern Recycling & Waste Services - 920 American Way, Paradise, 876-3340
Recology Butte-Colusa Counties Oroville Recycling Center, 2720 S. 5th Ave. , Oroville, 533-5868
Recycle Paradise at Holiday Market, 14001 Lakeridge Cir., Magalia, 879-2352
Rob's Recycling, 9336 Midway, Durham, 567-5143
Steel Mills Recyclers, 786 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham, 342-4930
TOMRA Pacific at Collins & Denny Market, 434 Plumas Ave. , Oroville, 887-737-5263
TOMRA Recycle Center at Save Mart, 6646 Clark Rd, Paradise, 887-737-5263
TOMRA Recycle Center at Lakeside Market, 5250 Olive Hwy, Oroville, 887-737-5263

What is CRV?
Glass, aluminum & plastic beverage containers labeled CRV (California Refund Value) can be redeemed at designated centers for 5¢ per container under 24 oz, and 10¢ per container 24 oz and above. Non-CRV glass, metal and plastic beverage containers are accepted for recycling at most drop-off recycling locations. For more information about CRV, go to www.bottlesandcans.com or call 1-800-RECYCLE.