Lead & Batteries
LEAD RECYCLING SERVICES IN SAN JOSE
Ranch Town Metal Recycling Center
in San Jose
strives to help the community become more involved in protecting the environment. One of the ways that we contribute to reducing waste is our lead recycling program. Lead is one of the easiest metals to recycle, and the final product is just as usable as lead originally produced from ore.
One of the reasons that recycling rates are so high for this particular metal is because of batteries. The battery industry consumes a high amount of lead, and there are more incentives in place for people to bring in old batteries for recovery, which helps to cut down on waste. It is also advantageous to recycle lead scrap metal because the process takes 60 to 65 percent less energy than producing it from scratch while conserving our resources for future generations.
Salvaging Batteries Near the Santa Clara, Cupertino and Milpitas Areas
Another service that Ranch Town provides is car battery recycling. Because they are made with lead-acid, our center can reuse almost all of the components and cut down considerably on waste. Because the process can release a lot of toxic lead into the environment, auto repair facilities and salvage centers are strongly encouraged to use a recycling center, such as ours, that follows the rules and regulations for safety.
Other battery types, such as lithium and alkaline, are not recovered as readily because they do not contain heavy metals, and it usually costs much more to recycle than to make them from scratch. However, we do accept most other battery types as part of our buyback services. Give us a call to find out which types we accept.
Contact Us Today from Mountain View, Campbell, Sunnyvale and Surrounding Areas
If you have any questions about recycling services in the San Jose, Santa Clara and Milpitas, or Mountain View and Sunnyvale areas, Ranch Town Metal Recycling Center can help. We also offer radiator recycling
services for those who need them. Call us anytime at 408-292-3333.
CRV-Eligible Items
- aluminum cans (CRV)
- plastic bottles (CRV)
- glass bottles (CRV)
Other Accepted Materials
- copper pipes/insulated copper wire (including Cat 5/6 wire)
- radiators
- brass items
- tubing & lead
- radiators
A Note on California Redemption Value
California Redemption Value, or CRV, is a deposit that bottlers pay for some recyclable beverage containers in the state of California. Consumers benefit from bringing in these containers by receiving five cents for containers that are smaller than 24 ounces, and 10 cents for those that exceed 24 ounces.
Contact Information
Ranch Town Metal Recycling Center
775 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: 408-292-3333
BUSINESS HOURS
- Mon - Sat
- -
- Sunday
- Closed
We are closed on the following Holidays:
Independence Day (4th of July)
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas DayNew Years Day
Memorial Day
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