Clearlake Recycling Center

• Newspaper, cardboard, office paper, magazines, steel cans, food and beverage glass, plastic food and beverage containers
• Rigid plastic containers such as 5 gallon buckets, plastic storage containers, resin patio chairs and laundry baskets
• Scrap metal
• Motor oil and filters
• Antifreeze
• Automobile and household batteries
• Consumer electronics (televisions, computers, computer monitors, cell phones, printers, stereos and VCRs)
• Small household appliances (toasters, blenders, mixers, etc.)
• Appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, air conditioners, dishwashers and stoves). A fee for Freon removal may apply.
• Home generated sharps (Syringes and hypodermic needles must be properly packaged and sealed in an approved, puncture-proof container to be accepted)
• Latex & Oil based paint

Acceptable paint products include:

• Interior and exterior latex paint of 5 gallons or less
• Water-based stain sold in containers of 5 gallons or less
• Oil-based paint of 5 gallons or less

Small Quantity Generators: please call us at (707) 234-6400 for more information and to make an appointment.

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• Paint thinners or solvents
• Aerosol products (spray cans)
• Auto, marine, and aircraft paints
• Arts and craft paints

We are located at 16015 Davis Street in Clearlake, next to the East Lake Landfill.

We are open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

We are NOT a buy-back center and beverage containers qualifying for California Redemption Value (CRV) are NOT purchased at this location.

Click here for a list of local buy back centers.

Yes! We accept the following recyclable material at no charge:

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• Newspaper, cardboard, office paper, magazines, steel cans, food and beverage glass, plastic food and beverage containers
• Rigid plastic containers such as 5 gallon buckets, plastic storage containers, resin patio chairs and laundry baskets
• Scrap metal
• Motor oil and filters
• Automobile and household batteries
• Consumer electronics (televisions, computers, computer monitors, cell phones, printers, stereos and VCRs)
• Small household appliances (toasters, blenders, mixers, etc.)
• Appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, air conditioners, dishwashers and stoves). A fee for Freon removal may apply.
• Latex & Oil based paint
• Home generated needles and sharps in sealed containers.

Yes! Most e-Waste is accepted at no charge in designated areas. This includes standard products such as TVs, computers, stereo equipment and cell phones.

Yes! The following special and hazardous materials are accepted in designated areas at no charge:

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• Household and automotive batteries
• Motor oil and oil filters
• Antifreeze
• Home generated sharps (Syringes and hypodermic needles must be properly packaged and sealed in an approved, puncture-proof container to be accepted)
• Paint (Must be in original, empty container with label to be accepted)

No. We do not accept garbage.

No. We do not accept green or wood waste.

No. We do not accept construction materials.

Yes! We accept tires for a fee.

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You may also call the Lake County recycling hotline at 707-262-1618 for information about the Tire Amnesty Program, which allows residents to drop off tires at no charge until all grant funds have been expended.

No. We do not accept furniture.

We only accept home-generated sharps. Syringes and hypodermic needles must be properly packaged and sealed in an approved, puncture-proof container to be accepted.

We accept cash, money orders and credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are accepted).

Yes! We accept most paint at no charge:

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Acceptable products include:

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• Interior and exterior latex paint of 5 gallons or less
• Water-based stain sold in containers of 5 gallons or less
• Oil-based paint of 5 gallons or less

Non-acceptable products include:

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• Paint thinners or solvents
• Aerosol products (spray cans)
• Auto, marine, and aircraft paints
• Arts and craft paints

Recycled paint is free to the public. Maximum daily limit per customer is 15 gallons.

No. We do not buy scrap metal at this location.

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Please visit TCS Metals for more information about scrap metal buyback locations.

No. We do not sell compost or construction materials at this location. Please click here to see where those products are available.