Recycling center in Richmond, CA

Action Metals Recycling

385 Pittsburg Ave Richmond CA 94801 USA

4.2 (56 reviews)
Scrap MetalPublic Drop-offCommercial Recycling
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About this center

Action Metal Recycling opened in 1993 on Gertrude Street in Richmond and moved to its Pittsburg Avenue yard in 1994. It buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals from commercial clients and individual customers, and the staff speak Spanish. The yard runs a certified 40 foot weight scale open to the public for a fee. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon.

Materials accepted & services

Scrap MetalPublic Drop-offCommercial RecyclingSteelIronCopperAluminum

Services offered

  • Ferrous scrap buying
  • Nonferrous scrap buying
  • Certified 40 foot public scale
  • Public drop-off
  • Commercial accounts

Areas served

Richmond

Prices & reviews

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Karaj Morris

a month ago

Review

Rates are lower than most of the other places. They also put a hold on the money owed. Parking is a nightmare.

L. JJ Fryzel

a year ago

Review

they are trustworthy helpful and good people to work with! My only issue there is that It's not clear what time they close bc on google it say 3pm they tell you in person 330 pm but then I've also been told they close at 320. I was told by staff that Saturday at 1230 is closing but went at noon and was already closed. Just need consistency communicating hours open and need to work with doors open until closing time. Parking and unloading can be a bit of a struggle on busy times too. Call ahead to check if u want to avoid that.

Douglas Taylor 'Bud'

a year ago

Review

Year after year consistent courteous professional diligent And their staff are real nice folks. Whith the greatest of appreciation for everyone down there I thank you kindly from the bottom of my heart. Job well done keep up the good work. Carry on soldier!

Visitor questions

Does Action Metal Recycling have a public scale?

Yes. The yard has a certified 40 foot weight scale available to the public for a fee.

What are the hours at Action Metal Recycling?

The yard is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to noon. It is closed Sunday.

Is Action Metals Recycling open on Saturday?

Yes. Action Metals Recycling is open 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Action Metals Recycling open on Sunday?

Action Metals Recycling lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Location & directions

Action Metals Recycling

385 Pittsburg Ave Richmond CA 94801 USA

Richmond, CA

37.963520°N, 122.373326°W

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