Materials
Use the guide below to help identify what material you have and what we can accept.
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Aluminum (UBC)
Used Beverage Cans
We accept all aluminum cans.
100 lb. limit per day.
100 lb. limit per day.
Plastic (PET #1)
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Clear plastic used for drink bottles. One of the easiest to recycle. Think designer water bottles and soda/soft drink bottles.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
Plastic (HDPE #2)
High Density Polyethylene
Stiff plastic used for items such as grocery bags, milk jugs, water jugs, recycling bins, detergents, and shampoo bottles.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
Plastic (PVC #3)
Polyvinyl Chloride
Difficult to recycle. Can often be found in non-food items such as piping, fencing, flooring, shower curtains, toys, and clear food wrap.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
Plastic (LDPE #4)
Low Density Polyethylene
Grocery bags, bin liners, wash bottles, lab equipment, squeezable condiment bottles.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
Plastic (PP #5)
Polypropylene
Found in food containers such as pancake syrup bottles, yogurt containers, electrolyte bottles, and bottle tops, cereal lining, auto parts.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
Plastic (PS #6)
Polystyrene
Most commonly found in styrofoam and packing peanuts. PS is also used to make coffee lids, utensils, trays, and cassettes.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
Plastic (OTHER #7)
Other Plastics
All other plastics not categorized in type #1-6. Not often recycled.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
We accept CRV plastic only. Must contain “CA Cash Refund“ or similar message/symbol. 100 lb. limit per day.
Glass
Most glass beverage bottles are part of the CRV program. Please remove all lids and sort by color.
We do not accept Non-CRV glass, such as jars, lightbulbs, window glass, or mirrors.
CalRecycle requires a 500 lb. limit on CRV glass.
We do not accept Non-CRV glass, such as jars, lightbulbs, window glass, or mirrors.
CalRecycle requires a 500 lb. limit on CRV glass.
Non-Ferrous Metal
Aluminum:
To receive the highest value possible, all steel or foreign components must be removed from the aluminum. Remove screws, brackets, rivets and any other material that will attract a magnet. The highest priced aluminums are those that are non-painted or tarnished. Various aluminum alloys have different values. For instance aluminum car wheels and window frames warrant a higher price then cast aluminum. Your Bruno's representative will be happy to explain the difference to you.
Copper:
There are four basic grades of Copper.
[1] B&S Bright and Shiny: Shall consist of stripped, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire not smaller than 16 gauge per strand.
[2] #1 Burnt: Shall consist of clean, burnt, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire and cable not smaller than 16 gauge per strand.
[3] #1 Tubing: Shall consist of clean unalloyed uncoated tubing or solids (clippings, punchings, bus bars, ect.).
[4] #2 Copper: Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper scrap (wire, tubing, or solids) having a nominal 96% copper content (minimum 94%).
Coppers should also be free from the following: Excessively leaded, tinned, or soldered copper scrap, brasses or bronzes, excessive oil content, iron and non-metallics, copper tubing with other than copper connectors or with sediment, copper wire from burning, containing insulation, hair wire, and should be reasonably free of ash.
Insulated Copper:
Insulated copper varies widely in pricing. The price structure is predicated on the percentage of recovery; that is the amount of copper relative to the amount of insulation. Good #1 insulated copper can bring more that twice the value of the #2 insulated copper to your pocketbook. At times it will be worth your while to strip the insulation from your wire. As always, your Bruno's representative can help you with your decision to strip the wire by indicating price differences as well as strip procedures.
Yellow Brass:
Many materials are made from yellow brass such as: faucets, tubing, bolts, etc. To get the most value from your yellow brass, all conflicting metals must be removed. If you are not sure if you have yellow brass, file the outside slightly. If you see a pale yellow tinge, then you can be almost certain that you have yellow brass.
Red Brass:
Red brass carries a higher value than yellow brass. You will find red brass used in applications such as: valves, bushings, pump parts, and etc. To determine if you have red brass, once again, use the file test. You will notice a burnt orange hue to the material. A Bruno's representative will be happy to assist you in understanding the differences in your brasses.
Radiators:
The standard radiator is well worth recycling. To maximize the value you need to remove all pieces from the radiator that are magnetic.
Aluminum/Copper Radiators:
ACR has a higher value than the standard radiator. This is due to the copper content in the radiator. As a reminder, you will get the most value from the material by removing all magnetic components.
Heater Cores:
Heater cores have the appearance of a small radiator. However they carry a relatively reduced value in comparison. This is because heater cores have a higher lead content then standard radiators. The material assumes a value that is below that of a radiator.
Stainless Steel:
High quality stainless steel is completely non-magnetic. Once again to maximize your money, remove all other metals. Many of the stainless steel pieces you will find also have other metals attached. Most times, but not always, it will be worth your time to clean your stainless. If your stainless pieces have a slight magnetic draw, Bruno's would advise you not to take the time and effort to clean them. The stainless steel with a draw could be considered a 400 Series stainless steel and only has a value comparative to steel.
To receive the highest value possible, all steel or foreign components must be removed from the aluminum. Remove screws, brackets, rivets and any other material that will attract a magnet. The highest priced aluminums are those that are non-painted or tarnished. Various aluminum alloys have different values. For instance aluminum car wheels and window frames warrant a higher price then cast aluminum. Your Bruno's representative will be happy to explain the difference to you.
Copper:
There are four basic grades of Copper.
[1] B&S Bright and Shiny: Shall consist of stripped, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire not smaller than 16 gauge per strand.
[2] #1 Burnt: Shall consist of clean, burnt, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire and cable not smaller than 16 gauge per strand.
[3] #1 Tubing: Shall consist of clean unalloyed uncoated tubing or solids (clippings, punchings, bus bars, ect.).
[4] #2 Copper: Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper scrap (wire, tubing, or solids) having a nominal 96% copper content (minimum 94%).
Coppers should also be free from the following: Excessively leaded, tinned, or soldered copper scrap, brasses or bronzes, excessive oil content, iron and non-metallics, copper tubing with other than copper connectors or with sediment, copper wire from burning, containing insulation, hair wire, and should be reasonably free of ash.
Insulated Copper:
Insulated copper varies widely in pricing. The price structure is predicated on the percentage of recovery; that is the amount of copper relative to the amount of insulation. Good #1 insulated copper can bring more that twice the value of the #2 insulated copper to your pocketbook. At times it will be worth your while to strip the insulation from your wire. As always, your Bruno's representative can help you with your decision to strip the wire by indicating price differences as well as strip procedures.
Yellow Brass:
Many materials are made from yellow brass such as: faucets, tubing, bolts, etc. To get the most value from your yellow brass, all conflicting metals must be removed. If you are not sure if you have yellow brass, file the outside slightly. If you see a pale yellow tinge, then you can be almost certain that you have yellow brass.
Red Brass:
Red brass carries a higher value than yellow brass. You will find red brass used in applications such as: valves, bushings, pump parts, and etc. To determine if you have red brass, once again, use the file test. You will notice a burnt orange hue to the material. A Bruno's representative will be happy to assist you in understanding the differences in your brasses.
Radiators:
The standard radiator is well worth recycling. To maximize the value you need to remove all pieces from the radiator that are magnetic.
Aluminum/Copper Radiators:
ACR has a higher value than the standard radiator. This is due to the copper content in the radiator. As a reminder, you will get the most value from the material by removing all magnetic components.
Heater Cores:
Heater cores have the appearance of a small radiator. However they carry a relatively reduced value in comparison. This is because heater cores have a higher lead content then standard radiators. The material assumes a value that is below that of a radiator.
Stainless Steel:
High quality stainless steel is completely non-magnetic. Once again to maximize your money, remove all other metals. Many of the stainless steel pieces you will find also have other metals attached. Most times, but not always, it will be worth your time to clean your stainless. If your stainless pieces have a slight magnetic draw, Bruno's would advise you not to take the time and effort to clean them. The stainless steel with a draw could be considered a 400 Series stainless steel and only has a value comparative to steel.
Ferrous Metal
#1 Steel:
#1 steel is steel that has a 1/4" or larger thickness, 4 feet or less in length, and 2 feet or less in width. The criteria for judging whether or not you have #1 Steel is straightforward. If Bruno's does not need to further process the material before it is shipped to a smelter, it is considered to be #1.
#2 Steel:
# 2 steel has the same dimensions as #1 steel, it's thickness however is 1/8" to 1/4" . Steel truck wheels are also considered to be #2 steel.
Tin:
Tin consists of any sheet steel too thin to be #2 steel. It consists of white goods or other sheet metal pieces such as car doors, fenders, or hoods.
Unprepared:
This is a term used for all ferrous materials that need further handling prior to being ready for the recycling circle. The materials can be any grade of steel larger than 4 foot by 2 foot. The pricing structure is dependent on the amount of work needed to ready the material for shipment. If we need to hand torch-cut the material, the value will be lower than material that can be machine processed.
Cast Iron:
Good uncontaminated (with other metal) cast iron has a value higher than that of #1 steel. The size requirements are 2 feet by 2 feet, with each piece not weighing more than 300 lbs. Ceramic lined cast iron has a value approximately equal to #1 steel. The ceramic lining acts as a contaminant, therefore it has a value less than clean cast.
Motor Blocks:
Motor blocks are completely recyclable. Bruno's requires the removal of all fluids before we will accept these motors. Oil filters must be removed and the pan must be either removed or have a large hole in it to assure us that fluids are not present.
#1 steel is steel that has a 1/4" or larger thickness, 4 feet or less in length, and 2 feet or less in width. The criteria for judging whether or not you have #1 Steel is straightforward. If Bruno's does not need to further process the material before it is shipped to a smelter, it is considered to be #1.
#2 Steel:
# 2 steel has the same dimensions as #1 steel, it's thickness however is 1/8" to 1/4" . Steel truck wheels are also considered to be #2 steel.
Tin:
Tin consists of any sheet steel too thin to be #2 steel. It consists of white goods or other sheet metal pieces such as car doors, fenders, or hoods.
Unprepared:
This is a term used for all ferrous materials that need further handling prior to being ready for the recycling circle. The materials can be any grade of steel larger than 4 foot by 2 foot. The pricing structure is dependent on the amount of work needed to ready the material for shipment. If we need to hand torch-cut the material, the value will be lower than material that can be machine processed.
Cast Iron:
Good uncontaminated (with other metal) cast iron has a value higher than that of #1 steel. The size requirements are 2 feet by 2 feet, with each piece not weighing more than 300 lbs. Ceramic lined cast iron has a value approximately equal to #1 steel. The ceramic lining acts as a contaminant, therefore it has a value less than clean cast.
Motor Blocks:
Motor blocks are completely recyclable. Bruno's requires the removal of all fluids before we will accept these motors. Oil filters must be removed and the pan must be either removed or have a large hole in it to assure us that fluids are not present.
