OC Recycling - Costa Mesa - Recycling Center in Costa Mesa, CA

The location does not make it easy to back into a parking spot for easy unloading. There is one entrance and one exit creating one way only. I only recycled cardboard this visit. The cardboard bin is located at the end / entrance. You'll need to unload and walk around a cement bench. Then lift to put into the designated blue bins. It is a clean location and there is staff available to answer questions. I did not notice if there was staff available to assist you if needed nor did I ask.

Showed up on a Tuesday morning around 11AM to encounter the "Closed Until Further Notice" sign. It had been about 6 months since I last came here to recycle cans and bottles so I wasn't aware of the recent closure. I ended up driving to Allan Co. Recycling in Santa Ana to turn in my recycling. Don't know if or when they plan to reopen. Updated Jan.29 2025: Recently reopened last week under new management I brought in about 6 months of recycling on a weekday afternoon and was the only customer. Had to walk to the window first to make sure they were open. Glad this place is open again.

Wow they will rip you off all day.. if your trying to get the actual value of what your stuff is worth then don’t bring them there.. worst service/price/fairness ever.. these guy like taking advantage and wielding what little power they have over your head..