Aluminum Recycling in Santa Cruz, CA

Residents and businesses near Santa Cruz, CA, can turn to Ranch Town Metal Recycling for aluminum recycling with cash paid on the spot. This San Jose-based buyback center has been buying non-ferrous metals since 1996 and serves the Santa Cruz area, including neighborhoods like the Westside, Seabright, and Live Oak. If you have CRV cans, scrap aluminum, or sheet stock piling up, call (408) 292-3333 or make the drive over Highway 17 to get paid today.

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What Types of Aluminum Do You Accept Near Santa Cruz, CA?

Ranch Town accepts a broad range of aluminum materials from Santa Cruz-area customers. The facility can take all of the following:

  • CRV aluminum beverage cans, crushed or uncrushed.
  • Aluminum scrap and sheet metal from home or commercial cleanouts.
  • Aluminum from appliances and other large items.
  • Insulated aluminum wire.

Clean, sorted material may grade higher and earn a better payout. Bring what you have and the team will evaluate it on the spot. See the full list of accepted metals on the aluminum service page.

How Much Do You Pay for Aluminum Cans Near Santa Cruz, CA?

Rates track live market conditions, so the best way to confirm a price is to call ahead. California's CRV program pays five cents for beverage containers under 24 ounces and ten cents for containers over 24 ounces. Ranch Town honors CRV buyback, meaning Santa Cruz households and businesses can recoup that deposit directly. Scrap aluminum pricing varies by grade and weight. The center is known for competitive, transparent rates with no surprises at the scale.

How Far Is Ranch Town from Santa Cruz?

The facility is roughly 32 miles from Santa Cruz. The drive typically runs about 38 to 45 minutes via Highway 17, depending on traffic. That makes Ranch Town a practical stop for Westside Santa Cruz residents, Live Oak homeowners clearing out garages, and Seabright contractors hauling scrap after a coastal renovation job. Many customers find the trip worthwhile given the competitive payouts and fast turnaround. Find Ranch Town Metal Recycling on Google Maps for directions.

How to Recycle Aluminum at Ranch Town

  1. Sort and bag your aluminum cans or bundle your scrap aluminum before arriving.
  2. Drive to 775 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, via Highway 17 from Santa Cruz.
  3. Pull in and let staff weigh and grade your material.
  4. Receive your cash or CRV payment on the spot.
  5. Check out other accepted metals like copper or brass while you are there.

Start Your Aluminum Recycling Drop-Off Today

Ranch Town Metal Recycling is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, and closed Sundays. Santa Cruz-area customers can call (408) 292-3333 to ask about current rates or confirm accepted materials before making the drive. Whether you have a bag of CRV cans from a Live Oak beach cleanup or a truckload of scrap from a Westside remodel, the team can handle it quickly. Aluminum recycling keeps material out of landfills, puts cash in your pocket, and supports a more sustainable California coast.