Materials we buy

Materials We Buy

Universal Service Recycling Inc. is a leading purchaser of scrap metal in Central Valley, California. We buy CRV, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals including Copper, Aluminum, Brass, and Steel.

  • Aluminum Cans - $1.70/LB
  • Glass Bottles - $0.101/LB
  • #1 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) - $1.46/LB
  • #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) - $0.67/LB
  • #3 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) - $0.48/LB
  • #4 LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) - $1.98/LB
  • #5 PP (Polypropylene) - $0.56/LB
  • #6 PS (Polystyrene) - $5.45/LB
  • #7 Other Plastic - $0.31/LB
  • Bi-Metal - $0.43/LB
  • Multi-Layer Pouch - $4.35/LB
  • Bag-in-Box - $0.38/LB
  • Paperboard Carton - $4.26/LB

Prices reflect market rates as of 1/1/26 and are subject to change.

In compliance with CA state law AB1778, CRV materials over $100 in value require:

  1. Valid CA driver’s license, valid CA ID card issued by DMV, or valid federal government-issued ID card containing a photograph & address.
  2. Payment is by check at the time of sales. For frequent customers (5 or more transactions on 5 or more different days per month), payment is by cash at the time of sales.