These are some of the most common questions customers ask about redeeming CRV bottles and cans at Guido's Recycling.
Here you can learn which containers qualify for California Redemption Value (CRV), how the redemption process works, and what to expect when visiting one of our recycling locations in Gridley, Live Oak, or Paradise.
If you still have questions, our team will be happy to help when you arrive or by phone.
Yes. California has daily load limits by weight for CRV beverage containers. Current limits include 100 pounds of aluminum, 100 pounds of plastic, 1,000 pounds of glass, 50 pounds of bag-in-box, and 25 pounds each of multilayer pouches and paperboard cartons.
We redeem eligible California beverage containers that carry a CRV deposit. This includes many aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass beverage bottles.
Yes. We pay cash on site for eligible California CRV beverage containers according to state regulations.
Yes. The CRV marking must still be visible so the container can be identified as part of the California redemption program.
Yes. Containers can be crushed as long as the CRV label is still visible. Containers that appear excessively compacted, bundled, or altered in a way that makes CRV difficult to identify may not be accepted.
No. Guido's Recycling focuses on CRV beverage containers only. We do not buy scrap metal, cardboard, batteries, electronics, or general recycling loads.
No. CRV refunds apply only to beverage containers sold in California with a CRV deposit.
Sorting is not always required before you arrive, but customers who bring containers already separated are usually helped faster. Service is based on who is ready first, not simply who arrived first.
Guido's Recycling redeems California Redemption Value beverage containers only. We pay refunds only for eligible beverage containers sold in California with a CRV deposit.
Yes. You can bring mixed CRV beverage containers, but loads that are already sorted are usually processed faster.
Look for labels such as CA CRV, California Redemption Value, or CA Cash Refund printed on the container.
Containers that usually do not qualify include milk containers, infant formula containers, medical food containers, non-beverage containers, containers without a CRV label, and containers purchased outside California.
Containers without a CRV label usually do not qualify for redemption refunds.
CRV refund values are set by the California beverage container program. Prices usually change on January 1 and July 1, so check our Prices page for current rates before you visit.
Most CRV loads are paid by weight, but smaller quantities may sometimes be counted depending on the container type and the load.
Yes. You do not need a receipt to redeem eligible CRV containers.
Yes. Businesses can redeem eligible CRV beverage containers as long as they follow California redemption rules and limits.
Yes, but California CRV redemption limits may apply depending on the material and total weight.
Bottle caps do not usually need to be removed, but containers should be empty before redemption.
Containers do not need to be perfectly clean, but they should be empty and reasonably free of liquid.
Make sure your containers are empty, keep the CRV label visible, and sort them ahead of time if possible to help speed up service.
Still have a question? Call our main office and we can help.
(530) 370-4541