Santa Rosa Recycling Center: Hours, Address & Drop-Off Guide
Use this Santa Rosa recycling center guide before you load the car. It explains which local place to use for cardboard, e-waste, batteries, CRV bottles and cans, scrap metal, construction debris, household hazardous waste, curbside schedules, Recology service help, and senior-friendly drop-off planning.
Recology handles curbside service, CCNB accepts several drop-off materials, and Industrial Carting / Global Materials handles CRV, scrap metal and C&D recycling.
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Fast Answer for Santa Rosa Residents
There is not one single Santa Rosa recycling center for every material. Use Recology Sonoma Marin for curbside recycling, compost and garbage service help; use Conservation Corps North Bay at 3555 Airway Drive for several free Santa Rosa drop-off materials; use Industrial Carting / Global Materials Recovery Services at 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue for CRV, scrap metal and construction debris recycling; and use Zero Waste Sonoma’s HHW Facility at Central Disposal Site in Petaluma for household hazardous waste.
If you only need to know where to put regular household recyclables, start with your blue recycling cart and Recology’s Santa Rosa sorting guide. If you have electronics, mattresses, clean cardboard, plastic wrap, CRV beverage containers, tires, carpet, scrap metal, C&D debris, motor oil, batteries or hazardous chemicals, use the specific section below before driving.
On This Page
- Santa Rosa recycling center overview
- Quick facts before you drive
- Hours and addresses
- Which location should you use?
- Accepted drop-off items
- Electronics and e-waste
- Household hazardous waste
- Curbside recycling and schedules
- Cardboard, CRV and scrap metal
- Preparation checklist
- Official links
- Map and directions
- FAQ
Santa Rosa Recycling Center Overview
A Santa Rosa recycling center search can mean different things: curbside recycling help, cardboard drop-off, e-waste, bottle and can recycling, mattress recycling, scrap metal, construction debris, or household hazardous waste. Santa Rosa uses a network of services instead of one universal drop-off building.
For residential collection inside Santa Rosa, Recology Sonoma Marin is the city’s recycling, compost and garbage service provider. Recology’s Santa Rosa page also points residents to battery curbside service, motor oil/filter kit help, collection schedules, sorting tools and customer service.
For physical drop-off, the most useful Santa Rosa area options are CCNB at 3555 Airway Drive for several recyclable materials and Industrial Carting / Global Materials Recovery Services at 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue for CRV, scrap metal and C&D recycling. Hazardous waste is handled through Zero Waste Sonoma’s HHW program, which is located at the Central Disposal Site in Petaluma, not inside central Santa Rosa.
Quick Facts Before You Drive
| User Question | Best Answer | Best Link |
|---|---|---|
| Where is the Santa Rosa recycling center? | It depends on the material. Recology is at 3400 Standish Ave; CCNB drop-offs are at 3555 Airway Dr; CRV/scrap/C&D recycling is at 3899 Santa Rosa Ave. | See location table |
| Where do I recycle regular household items? | Use your blue recycling cart and Recology’s sorting guide for regular clean recyclables. | What Goes Where |
| Where do I drop off e-waste? | CCNB accepts old electronics at its Santa Rosa facility for free, and Zero Waste Sonoma lists additional e-waste options and events. | E-waste section |
| Where do I take paint or chemicals? | Use the Zero Waste Sonoma HHW Facility at Central Disposal Site, 500 Mecham Rd, Petaluma. | HHW section |
| Where do I recycle cardboard? | Clean, dry cardboard can go in your blue cart or to CCNB Santa Rosa. Other sites may accept cardboard with site-specific rules. | Cardboard guide |
| Where do I recycle bottles and cans for CRV? | CCNB accepts CRV-eligible containers as donations only, with no CRV refund. For CRV/scrap metal recycling, check Global Materials / Industrial Carting at 3899 Santa Rosa Ave. | CRV section |
Santa Rosa Recycling Center Hours and Addresses
Do not use one set of hours for every Santa Rosa recycling need. Recology’s customer service office, CCNB’s drop-off facility, Industrial Carting / Global Materials, C&D recycling and the HHW Facility all follow different schedules.
| Service / Location | Address | Hours to Know | Use It For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recology Sonoma Marin office | 3400 Standish Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 | Phone: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. Walk-in: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:30 PM. Closed Saturday & Sunday. | Customer service, carts, schedules, billing, service questions, kitchen pail pickup and sorting help. |
| CCNB Santa Rosa drop-offs | 3555 Airway Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 | Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 7:30 AM-3:00 PM. | E-waste, clean/dry cardboard, clean/dry stretch wrap, donated CRV containers, mattresses, appointment tires, carpet fee loads. |
| Industrial Carting / Global Materials Recovery Services | 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA | CRV/scrap metal listing: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. C&D listing: Monday-Saturday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. | Beverage containers, scrap metal, C&D disposal/recycling and construction material recycling. Call for pricing. |
| Zero Waste Sonoma HHW Facility | Central Disposal Site, Building 5, 500 Mecham Road, Petaluma | Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 AM-2:30 PM. No appointment required for residents. | Household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, automotive fluids, pesticides and sharps in approved containers. |
| Zero Waste Sonoma Eco-Desk | 2300 County Center Drive, Suite B-100, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 | Use phone/email help rather than treating this as a recycling drop-off site. | Recycling questions, disposal guidance and “what do I do with this?” help. |
Which Santa Rosa Recycling Location Should You Use?
The right location depends on the item, not only your ZIP code. A clean cardboard box, a laptop, a bag of batteries, a can of paint, a pile of scrap metal and a construction load all need different routes.
| Item / Need | Best Route | Why | Do Not Do This |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday clean recyclables | Blue recycling cart / Recology sorting guide | Best for normal household paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and accepted containers. | Do not place plastic bags, food waste, batteries, electronics or chemicals in the blue cart. |
| Clean cardboard | Blue cart or CCNB at 3555 Airway Dr | CCNB accepts clean and dry cardboard for recycling. | Do not bring wet, greasy or food-soaked cardboard as clean cardboard recycling. |
| Old electronics | CCNB or Zero Waste Sonoma e-waste options | Electronics contain recoverable materials and can be hazardous in garbage. | Do not put e-waste in the trash or blue recycling cart. |
| CRV bottles and cans | CCNB donation or Global Materials / Industrial Carting | CCNB accepts CRV containers as donations; 3899 Santa Rosa Ave lists CRV/scrap metal recycling. | Do not expect a CRV refund at CCNB because it lists donations only. |
| Paint, chemicals, solvents, pesticides | HHW Facility at 500 Mecham Rd, Petaluma | Hazardous waste needs special handling and resident ID rules. | Do not pour liquids down drains or place hazardous waste in trash/recycling carts. |
| Construction and demolition debris | Industrial Carting / C&D recycling at 3899 Santa Rosa Ave | Listed for mixed and separated C&D loads and many construction materials. | Do not bring asbestos or unknown hazardous material without official guidance. |
Accepted Drop-Off Items in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa area drop-off options are useful, but each site accepts different materials. Read the list carefully because “accepted at one Santa Rosa recycling center” does not mean “accepted everywhere.”
| Location | Accepted / Listed Materials | Cost Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CCNB, 3555 Airway Dr | E-waste, clean/dry plastic stretch wrap, CRV-eligible aluminum/plastic/glass beverage containers as donations, up to 3 mattresses/box springs/futons subject to capacity, clean/dry cardboard, tires by appointment, carpet. | Many items listed free; CRV is donation only; carpet has a fee; tires require appointment. |
| Global Materials / Industrial Carting, 3899 Santa Rosa Ave | CRV beverage containers, scrap metal, C&D material, mixed/separated construction debris, cardboard, tree and yard waste, concrete, dirt, glass, wood and related listed materials. | Call for pricing and current payment rules. |
| HHW Facility, 500 Mecham Rd | Household hazardous waste from Sonoma County residents, including common toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive household materials. | Free for residents; bring ID; state transport limits apply. |
| Recology curbside | Regular recycling, compost and garbage collection for Santa Rosa customers, with item-specific sorting guidance. | Use your service schedule and cart rules; bulky items may require separate service. |
Electronics and E-Waste Recycling in Santa Rosa
Zero Waste Sonoma explains that electronic devices contain recoverable metals and some hazardous materials, so e-waste should not go in the garbage. CCNB also lists old electronics as a free drop-off item at its Santa Rosa facility.
Common acceptable e-waste examples include desktop computers, laptops, monitors, TVs, cell phones, tablets, printers, scanners, DVD players, VCRs, modems, routers, electronic cables, power cords, remote controls, hard drives, keyboards, mice, game consoles and similar electronic devices. Before drop-off, wipe personal data from computers, phones, tablets and storage devices.
Not every item that plugs in is automatically accepted as e-waste. Zero Waste Sonoma’s unacceptable examples include large appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters, plus lamps/light bulbs, household hazardous waste, solar panels, radioactivity-related devices and batteries not inside electronic devices.
Household Hazardous Waste Near Santa Rosa
For paint, pesticides, solvents, cleaners, automotive chemicals, acids, flammable products, sharps and similar materials, use Zero Waste Sonoma’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility. It is located at Central Disposal Site, Building 5, 500 Mecham Road, Petaluma. It is not a regular recycling center and it is not inside central Santa Rosa.
The HHW Facility is listed for Sonoma County residents with no appointment required, open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Bring ID to prove residency. Contact numbers listed for the program include 707-795-2025 and toll-free 877-747-1870.
State transportation rules limit each vehicle to 15 gallons of liquid, with a maximum of 5 gallons per container, or 125 pounds of solid material. Never mix chemicals. Keep materials sealed, packed to prevent spills and away from passengers. Sharps and needles must be in a sealed and labeled approved container.
Santa Rosa Curbside Recycling, Collection Schedule and Recology Help
If your question is about weekly recycling pickup, missed collection, cart size, service day or what goes in each cart, start with Recology Sonoma Marin instead of a physical drop-off center. Recology provides Santa Rosa residential and commercial compost, recycling and garbage collection.
Santa Rosa residents also have curbside options for some special items. Recology lists a battery curbside service for single-family residences: place batteries in a sealed plastic bag on top of the blue recycling cart on service day. Recology also says residents can call to get a used motor oil and filter kit delivered.
Cardboard, CRV Bottles, Cans and Scrap Metal in Santa Rosa
Clean and dry cardboard is one of the easiest materials to recycle in Santa Rosa. Use your blue cart when it fits and follows Recology rules. CCNB also lists clean and dry cardboard as a free drop-off item at 3555 Airway Drive.
For CRV beverage containers, read the refund rule carefully. CCNB lists CRV-eligible aluminum, plastic and glass beverage containers as donations that support CCNB, and says no CRV refunds are paid there. If you specifically want CRV or scrap metal recycling, check the 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue listing and call before driving.
How to Prepare Your Load Before Visiting
- Choose the item first, then the location. Do not start with “nearest recycling center.” Start with the item: cardboard, e-waste, CRV, scrap metal, C&D, HHW, mattress, tire or curbside recycling.
- Separate regular recycling from problem items. Keep clean paper/cardboard/bottles/cans away from batteries, electronics, chemicals, paint, oil, sharps and construction debris.
- Call for paid or capacity-limited loads. Mattress capacity, tire appointments, carpet fees, CRV pricing, scrap metal and C&D disposal can change.
- Flatten and keep cardboard dry. Wet or greasy cardboard should not be treated like clean cardboard drop-off.
- Wipe data from electronics. Remove personal data, memory cards and account access before recycling phones, computers, tablets or drives.
- Pack HHW safely. Keep chemicals sealed, upright and separated. Never mix chemicals. Bring resident ID for HHW.
Official Santa Rosa Recycling Links
Santa Rosa Recycling Center Map and Directions
The map below uses a broad Santa Rosa recycling center search because this guide covers multiple official and local routes. For a specific trip, open the exact destination link: Recology at 3400 Standish Avenue, CCNB at 3555 Airway Drive, 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue for CRV/scrap/C&D, or HHW Facility at 500 Mecham Road in Petaluma.
Map note: Recycling-Centre.org is an independent guide, not the official City of Santa Rosa, Recology, Zero Waste Sonoma, CCNB or Sonoma County website. Hours, fees, accepted items, appointment rules, holiday closures and daily capacity can change. Always verify with the official link before driving.
Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Rosa Recycling Center
Where is the Santa Rosa recycling center?
There is no single all-items Santa Rosa recycling center. Recology Sonoma Marin is at 3400 Standish Avenue for service help, CCNB drop-offs are at 3555 Airway Drive, and Industrial Carting / Global Materials at 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue handles listed CRV, scrap metal and C&D recycling services.
What are Recology Santa Rosa office hours?
Recology Sonoma Marin lists phone hours Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and walk-in hours Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The office is listed closed Saturday and Sunday.
Where can I drop off cardboard in Santa Rosa?
Clean, dry cardboard can usually go in your blue recycling cart. CCNB at 3555 Airway Drive also lists clean and dry cardboard as a free drop-off item.
Where can I recycle electronics in Santa Rosa?
CCNB lists old electronics as a free Santa Rosa drop-off item. Zero Waste Sonoma also lists e-waste options, events and accepted/unaccepted electronics guidance.
Where do I take paint, chemicals or hazardous waste near Santa Rosa?
Use Zero Waste Sonoma’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility at Central Disposal Site, Building 5, 500 Mecham Road, Petaluma. It is listed for Sonoma County residents, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 AM-2:30 PM, with no appointment required for residents.
Can I recycle batteries at the curb in Santa Rosa?
Recology says Santa Rosa single-family residents can place household batteries in a sealed plastic bag on top of the blue recycling cart on service day for separate collection. Verify current rules before setting batteries out.
Where can I recycle bottles and cans for CRV in Santa Rosa?
CCNB accepts CRV-eligible beverage containers as donations and does not pay CRV refunds. For CRV and scrap metal recycling, check the 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue listing and call before driving.
Where can I recycle mattresses in Santa Rosa?
CCNB lists up to 3 mattresses, box springs or futons as free at its Santa Rosa facility, first come first served until daily capacity is reached. Call or check the official page before loading mattresses.
Can I take construction debris to a Santa Rosa recycling center?
Industrial Carting / Global Materials at 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue is listed for C&D disposal and recycling, including mixed and separated construction loads and several material types. Call for pricing and restrictions before driving.
How do I find my Santa Rosa recycling pickup day?
Use Recology Sonoma Marin’s Santa Rosa collection schedule tool and search by your service address. It can also help with reminders and disruption notifications.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Santa Rosa recycling website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify hours, accepted items, fees and closure notices with Recology Sonoma Marin, Zero Waste Sonoma, CCNB, Sonoma County or the listed facility before visiting.
Final Local Summary
For everyday Santa Rosa recycling questions, use Recology’s blue-cart sorting guide and collection schedule first. For drop-off, use CCNB at 3555 Airway Drive for several listed recyclable materials, 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue for CRV/scrap/C&D recycling routes, and the Zero Waste Sonoma HHW Facility in Petaluma for hazardous waste.
Do not treat every recyclable item the same. Cardboard, e-waste, CRV containers, scrap metal, mattresses, tires, carpet, paint, chemicals, batteries, motor oil and construction debris each have different rules. Pick the correct route before you drive, and call first for fees, appointments, holiday closures or capacity-limited items.