Aluminum Can Recycling for Cash on California’s Central Coast

   Tired of letting your CRV cans go to waste? Bring them to AGS and walk away with instant cash.  

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Turn Your Aluminum into Weekly Cash

Every day, locals like you earn $10–$30 a week just by recycling their aluminum cans.  

Cleaning up after a party? Gathering cans from your neighborhood?  

AGS Recycling makes the process fast, fair, and financially rewarding.

What We Accept

CRV Aluminum Cans:

  • Soda cans

  • Beer cans

  • Energy drink cans

Not Accepted:

  • Food cans (e.g., soup, vegetables)

  • Aerosol or spray cans

  • Crushed metal not labeled CRV

How It Works

1. Bring your CRV aluminum cans – No sorting needed.  

2. We weigh them on a certified scale – Fully transparent.  

3. You get paid in cash – Right on the spot. No waiting, no coupons.

A person wearing gray gloves and an orange safety vest weighing four canned drinks on a digital scale in a warehouse. The scale displays 166 grams. There are stacks of coins and paper money on the table.

Is It Really Worth It?

Absolutely!  

- You can earn up to **$1.66 per pound**.  

- It’s fast, safe, and local.  

- You help reduce waste and support the circular economy.  

- Plus, you teach your kids the value of recycling.

Workers in a warehouse sorting and weighing canned drinks, with a digital scale showing 166 grams, surrounded by crates of cans and recycling bins.

What Our Customers Say:

  • “I recycle 3 bags a week and pay my internet with that.”

    Julio R., Morro Bay

  • “Fast service and I always leave with cash in my pocket.”

    María G., Santa Maria

Drop Off Your Aluminum at Any AGS Location

  • 3580 Orcutt Rd, Santa Maria, CA

  • 770 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, CA

  • 564 Mesa View Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA

  • 2650 Main St, Morro Bay, CA

Know a friend or neighbor who recycles too? Bring them along and make the trip count double.

Bring Your Aluminum Today No Appointment Needed

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