Recycle
with Purpose.
Keep valuable materials out of landfills. Protect natural resources. Support work that creates lasting transformation in the Valley.
Why recycle with us?
- Recycling keeps useful materials out of landfills and reduces pollution in the Central Valley.
- We accept covered electronic waste, metals, clothing, and select items that can't be resold.
- Drop off at either store location or schedule a pickup by appointment for qualifying donations.
- Every item recycled supports dignified work and life transformation through Fresno Mission.
Electronics, metals, clothing, and more — kept out of landfills through responsible collection and recycling.
Recycling saves energy, reduces pollution, and preserves natural resources for future generations.
Your drop-off directly supports Fresno Mission's programs — housing, meals, and pathways to stability.
What We Recycle
We accept a wide range of materials, including covered electronic waste and scrap metals. Working or not, many items can still be responsibly recycled — and some that can't be sold can still be kept out of landfills.
Electronics
We recycle the following electronic items, whether they're working or not:
Metals
We recycle many metal materials, including items that may no longer be sellable in our stores:
Think old pots and pans, dented file cabinets, metal mini blinds, bed frames, and other metal items not fit for resale.
Your Data Is Protected.
Personal information on devices is not accessible once items enter the recycling process. Our certified recyclers follow industry-recognized data-sanitization standards — devices are handled safely, responsibly, and in full compliance.
Certified California CEW Collector
We are an Approved Covered Electronic Waste (CEW) Collector under California's Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, administered by CalRecycle. This certification authorizes us to legally receive and manage end-of-life televisions and other covered electronic waste.
Why we collect customer information
As a CalRecycle-approved Covered Electronic Waste collector, we are legally required to collect certain customer information to:
- Document lawful transfer of hazardous electronic waste
- Verify California origin of the device
- Support CalRecycle and DTSC audit requirements
- Maintain chain-of-custody records
This information is mandatory, not optional, and helps ensure compliant, responsible recycling practices.
Drop Off or Schedule a Pickup
Drop off recyclable items at either store location, or call to ask about a donation pickup. We also host community-wide collection events — follow us on social media and check in-store for upcoming dates.
Store Location One
Sierra Mission Thrift
181 E Sierra Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
Store Location Two
Bullard Mission Thrift
6036 N First St
Fresno, CA 93710
Nothing Goes to Waste.
Our responsibility doesn't end when an item doesn't sell on the floor. We're also a clothing, shoe, and accessory recycler — extending the life of items through reuse and international resale markets where affordable secondhand goods make a real difference.
We also recycle cardboard and provide smaller-scale recycling for books that don't sell.
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Accessories
- Books that do not sell
- Cardboard
- Mattresses Coming Soon
Turn What You No Longer Need Into Something That Matters.
Every item recycled helps reduce waste, conserve resources, and support real life transformation through the Fresno Mission.