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About this center
California redemption payments, electronics buyback, and scrap buying meet at One Earth Recycling, 636 Front Street in El Cajon. The yard pays on CRV containers, and the state program now includes liquor and wine bottles plus boxes, bladders, and pouches.
Copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel are bought here, and the El Cajon processing site also takes steel scrap and high-temperature aircraft alloys. Scrap payouts go out three days after the sale unless the load is tied to a registered business, which is paid at the time of drop-off. Registered commercial accounts get bin placement and pickup at the business. Customers who take the One Earth debit Mastercard are paid for e-scrap such as televisions, computers, and cell phones, with extra pay on aluminum cans.
Materials accepted & services
Services offered
- CRV container redemption
- Scrap metal buying
- Electronics buyback
- Debit Mastercard payout
- Commercial bin placement and pickup
- Same-visit pay for registered businesses
Frequently asked questions
How soon does One Earth Recycling pay for scrap metal?
Scrap metal is paid three days after the sale unless the transaction is tied to a registered business. Registered commercial scrap vendors are paid at the time of recycling.
Which drink containers does One Earth Recycling redeem in El Cajon?
The El Cajon yard pays California redemption value. As of 2024 that program includes liquor and wine bottles along with boxes, bladders, and pouches.
Does One Earth Recycling buy steel scrap in El Cajon?
The El Cajon processing facility at 636 Front Street buys steel scrap and high-temperature aircraft alloys, along with copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel.
What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?
CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists One Earth Recycling Inc, account RC19666.002 at this address. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are beverage-container program accounts, separate from solid-waste permits. A processor entry alone does not establish public walk-in redemption service.
What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?
The directory reports Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sat - Sun Closed; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.
What operation start dates are recorded for these CalRecycle accounts?
CalRecycle reports account RC19666.002: 2025-12-08 as the operation begin dates. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These dates refer to the program accounts and do not establish the business's founding date or continuous operation.
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Location & directions
One Earth Recycling
636 Front St
El Cajon, CA
32.788909°N, 116.976835°W
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