CRV (CALIFORNIA REDEMPTION VALUE) BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
CRV materials include any beverage container you pay a deposit on in store. milk jugs and other milk products are NOT crv material *Per state requirements: - We ONLY accept CRV materials purchased in California. -Only CA residents can redeem CRV refund over $50 please have CA ID or Plates for records -We can accept non California residents CRV if materials were bought in California AND total refund is under $50 - Daily load limits are 100 lbs of each material type except glass 1000 lbs per day per vehicle If you bring in more than the daily load limits we are required to pay scrap value on the entire weight of that material or you may take the entire load back. You may NOT split loads or take part of the load back.
JUNK VEHICLES Alturas ONLY
If you plan to bring a vehicle in to junk please be sure you have all fluids drained and that there is a junk title in hand, this can be obtained at DMV
**WE DO NOT ACCEPT**
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Travel trailers and RVs unless reduced to frame with no waste materials
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Boats or watercraft with primarily fiberglass hulls or bodies.
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Vehicles without junk titles
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Used tires (deduction of weight will be made for any attached to vehicles)
*Alturas ONLY*
Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metal Purchases
we do not sell any items or materials to the public for any reason at any time
Blue Water Recycling provides a wide variety of recycling opportunities for ferrous and non ferrous metals. From bailing wire, t posts and piping to most appliances, tin cans and electrical wiring, we take it all. If it's metal we'll take it!
**WE DO NOT ACCEPT**
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MICROWAVES
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Propane/O2/Acetylene or any pressurized gas or vapor tanks unless empty and with a vent hole at least 1/4 diameter
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ANY UNITS WITH REFRIDGERANT ie fridges, freezers, ac units etc
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E-Waste (computers, printers, computer boards, TVs, stereos,...)
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Used Motor Oil, lubricants or fuel types
CARPET AND PADDING RECYCLING Alturas only
Now accepting carpet and padding drop-offs. Drop-off fees are $75 per ton.
Mattress and Box Spring Recycling
*Alturas ONLY
We are proud to partner with Mattress Recycling Council to provide free mattress and box spring drop-off.
70' CERTIFIED SCALE
Alturas only
With our 70' public scale we provide certified weight tickets for all commercial trucks, private party needs and DMV requirements.
*DMV Weight Vin $30
*Engine/ Tanker/ Axle Weights $35
*Certified Commodities Weight $25
Tare weight must be done at site or show certified tare for certified net calculation
* Non certified weights $10 - (1 tare+ 1 gross customer notes weights)
***Please note scales are not free to check weights. Due to cost of repairs, maintenance and certification ALL vehicles will be charged for check weights.
VEHICLE BATTERY RECYCLING Alturas only
Lead Acid battery recycling only NO LITHIUM OR HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES. We purchase batteries by the pound, this is not a core return service.
CASH AND SELECTED CHECKS ACCEPTED
We accept cash payment and select checks with an ID. We are able to accept credit card payment with a transaction fee.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Susanville Hours:
beginning July 14 2026
Closed- Sunday, Mon and Tues
Open- Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat
9:00 am-5:00pm lunch 12:30-1:00
Alturas Hours: beginning Aug 8, 2026
Closed Sun, Mon, Tues
Open Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat
9:00am-5:00pm
lunch12:30-1:00
*for large scrap deliveries, drop off may be available outside of these days. Please use our message through Google for our Alturas location to inquire or email at bluewrecycle@gmail.com
CLOSED HOLIDAYS
weather, power outages and other events out of our control may affect operating hours or capabilities and may not be posted
