Recycling center in Temecula, CA

Recycle Strong

42396 Rio Nedo Rd

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About this center

Recycle Strong opened in 2025 as a family-owned drop-off center on Rio Nedo Road in Temecula, with quick access from I-15 and room for trucks and trailers. Visits run without an appointment six days a week, and staff direct each load to the right drop area. The center pays by the pound on certified scales for CRV aluminum cans and plastic bottles, ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, and insulated copper wire. Cardboard, appliances, and electronics drop off free in designated areas, and glass bottles are accepted as well. Catalytic converters, textiles, household trash, hazardous waste, and anything holding fluids are turned away.

Services offered

  • No-appointment drop-off
  • Certified scales
  • CRV redemption for cans and bottles
  • Scrap metal buying
  • Free cardboard, appliance, and electronics drop-off

Areas served

TemeculaInland EmpireRiverside County

Not accepted

Catalytic convertersTextilesHousehold trashHazardous wasteItems containing fluids

Frequently asked questions

Does Recycle Strong buy catalytic converters?

No. Recycle Strong does not accept catalytic converters.

Do I need an appointment at Recycle Strong in Temecula?

No. The center takes drop-offs during business hours without an appointment.

Does Recycle Strong pay for aluminum cans and plastic bottles?

Yes. Cans and bottles are paid by the pound through California's CRV program.

What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?

CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Recycle Strong Inc, account RC349987.001 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 - Sat 8:00 am - 1:00 pm; 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 RC349987.001: 2025-05-19 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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Recycle Strong

42396 Rio Nedo Rd

Temecula, CA

33.510126°N, 117.173752°W

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