510-261-2966
Cash for Cans
Serving Oakland since 1987​
About Us
As a dedicated family-owned business, Cash for Cans is committed to serving our community with integrity, compassion, and opportunity. Our mission is two-fold: to provide reliable and efficient CRV recycling services, and to actively invest in human potential by offering empowering employment to individuals seeking a fresh start and contributing directly to our neighborhood through inclusive hiring, annual holiday events, community donations, and customer appreciation programs.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lunch break: 12:00 p.m - 12:40 p.m.
*ENTRY LINE GETS CUT OFF AT 3:15 P.M.*
Sunday: Closed
Things to know before you arrive
Preparing your material:
All material must be sorted.
No sorting allowed on the premises or surrounding neighborhood.
Remove all caps/tops from bottles.
Material must be clean of any debris (for example: liquids, dirt, trash)
Plastics must be separated by type (for example: #1PET is clear, #2HDPE is white)
Materials We Accept
California Redemption Value (CRV) only
Aluminum Cans, Glass Bottles, Plastic Bottles and Bi-metal
Non-CRV material will be rejected and must be taken back or we will reject your load.
2026 Refund Value Per Segregated Pound
Aluminum $1.80 #5 PP $0.56
Glass $0.101 #6 PS $5.45
#1 PET $1.46 #7 OTHER $0.31
#2 HDPE $0.67 BI-METAL $0.43
#3 PVC $0.48 MULTI-LAYER POUCH $4.35
#4 LDPE $1.98 BAG-IN-BOX $0.38
PAPERBOARD CARTON $4.26