Recycling center in El Centro, CA

SA Recycling - El Centro

460 E Holton Rd El Centro CA 92243 USA

4 (90 reviews)
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About this center

SA Recycling El Centro offers scrap metal recycling services, including ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling. They buy scrap metal, including junk cars, and provide convenient drop-off and pick-up of roll-off containers for businesses.

Services offered

  • Manufacturing Scrap Services
  • Appliance Recycling
  • Automobile Recycling
  • Certified Destruction
  • Demolition Scrap
  • Green Waste
  • Carbon Plate
  • Roll-Off Container Service

Areas served

El Centro, CA

Not accepted

OilFuelAntifreezeAsbestosRadioactive materialsPropane or tanksAmmunition shells or other explosives ordnance

Frequently asked questions

What are the business hours?

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sunday: Closed.

What materials do you accept?

We accept various metals including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, end-of-life vehicles, and several other scrap items.

Do I need to bring anything when selling scrap metal?

Yes, all material suppliers must provide a valid government-issued photo ID.

How is this location classified in EPA facility data?

EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as metal recycler. The matched record lists its source as Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and its update date as 08/26/2025. Retrieved October 30, 2026. This is a source classification, not confirmation of public drop-off access, current operating status or EPA certification.

Which metal types are named in the EPA source record?

The EPA dataset's metal-description field lists: Copper, Lead, Mixed NonFerrous Metals, Nickel, Stainless HighTemp and Special Metals. The source is Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), with record update date 08/26/2025. This describes the source record and does not establish today's buying prices, preparation rules or walk-in acceptance. Confirm the specific metal and service with the facility. Retrieved October 30, 2026.

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110070090459 for SA RECYCLING (EL CENTRO) at 460 E HOLTON RD, EL CENTRO, CA. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2020-07-13. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: BR:CAL000333866, CA-ENVIROVIEW:63716, NPDES:CAF001361, NPDES:CAZ331029, RCRAINFO:CAL000333866, RCRAINFO:CAR000340935. Recorded program interests: HAZARDOUS WASTE BIENNIAL REPORTER, ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, NPDES PERMIT, SQG, STATE MASTER, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL, UNSPECIFIED UNIVERSE. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2020-07-13. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

What industry classifications appear in the EPA facility record?

NAICS code(s): 423930. Description(s): RECYCLABLE MATERIAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. SIC code(s): 5093. Description(s): SCRAP AND WASTE MATERIALS National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2020-07-13. These are recorded industry classifications, not a list of materials accepted today.

What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?

CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Sa Recycling, account RC14550 (organization recorded as Sa Recycling Llc) 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 7:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 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 RC14550: 2009-10-15 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.

What EPA environmental program records are associated with this location?

EPA's ECHO export, last modified October 25, 2026, identifies SA RECYCLING, LLC at this address as FRS facility 110070090459. Its aggregate active-program flag is Y: EPA defines this as at least one associated air, water, hazardous-waste or drinking-water program record being active. It does not mean that every listed program record is active or that the facility has a current compliance certification.

What EPA water-discharge program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

ECHO associates SA RECYCLING, LLC with ICIS-NPDES identifier(s) CAF001361 CAZ331029 and Clean Water Act permit designation(s) Non-M. Source export last modified October 25, 2026. These identify water-discharge program records; the export's aggregate active flag does not establish the current status or expiry of each individual permit. They do not authorize public waste drop-off.

What EPA hazardous-waste identifiers and facility types are recorded here?

ECHO associates SA RECYCLING, LLC with RCRA identifier(s) CAL000333866 CAR000340935 and recorded facility type(s) Other, SQG. Source export last modified October 25, 2026. Generator classifications describe a facility's own hazardous-waste generation; they are not approval to accept hazardous waste from customers. These identifiers and types do not by themselves establish an active treatment, storage or disposal permit.

What compliance-monitoring history does EPA ECHO report for this facility?

EPA ECHO identifies SA RECYCLING, LLC at 460 E HOLTON RD, EL CENTRO, CA (FRS 110070090459). Its five-year compliance-monitoring metric records 0 qualifying activities. The latest qualifying activity date supplied is 2011-02-24. The source snapshot is 2026-10-25, retrieved 2026-10-30. These records cover qualifying inspections and evaluations; an air-program evaluation may include off-site work. A zero is the ECHO metric for this reporting window, not a statement that the site has never been inspected. This is a reported monitoring history, not a current compliance rating. Facility report: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110070090459

What monitoring dates does EPA distinguish for federal and state agencies?

The ECHO snapshot supplies latest state/local-reported qualifying activity: 2011-02-24. These are reported activity dates, which may include completion of an air-program evaluation rather than an on-site visit. Snapshot: 2026-10-25. Reporting coverage differs between programmes and agencies. Source definitions: https://echo.epa.gov/help/facility-search/all-data-search-results-help

What historical noncompliance does EPA ECHO record for this facility?

EPA ECHO’s 2026-10-25 snapshot records 0 of the last 12 reporting quarters with a violation/noncompliance status for SA RECYCLING, LLC at 460 E HOLTON RD, EL CENTRO, CA (FRS 110070090459). Zero recorded quarters is not a certification of compliance or complete reporting. Agency-recorded violations may be allegations rather than final adjudications. Reporting coverage varies by programme. Facility history: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110070090459

What enforcement-action counts does the EPA export report?

In its five-year summary through the 2026-10-25 snapshot, ECHO reports 0 formal enforcement actions and 0 informal notices/actions. Informal notices can be resolved without escalation and are not final adjudications. Counts reflect the export’s reporting coverage and are not a complete case inventory. A zero does not establish an absence of all enforcement history. Source definitions: https://echo.epa.gov/help/facility-search/all-data-search-results-help

What OSHA inspection-case history is recorded for this location?

The DOL/OSHA national download dated 2026-10-30 links 1 inspection-case record to this establishment’s normalized name and physical street, city and state. Recorded cases: Case 349104851, recorded establishment SA RECYCLING, opened 2026-08-11; source type Complaint; source scope Partial; case-closed date not supplied. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=349104851 An inspection-case record does not itself establish a citation, accident outcome or current safety rating; some scopes can be records-only or no inspection. Historical records may concern prior operators. Checked 2026-10-31.

What establishment employee counts appear in the historical OSHA records?

DOL’s inspection dataset defines this field as the number of employees in the establishment. Positive values in this location’s matched case records include: case 349104851, opened 2026-08-11: 12 reported establishment employees. Case: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=349104851 These are historical case-associated values in the 2026-10-30 download, not current staffing, an annual average or a company-wide headcount. The file does not supply a separate employee-count measurement date. Values are not summed or averaged and should not be used to determine legal size thresholds. Source field definition: https://data.dol.gov/datasets/10334

What historical Wage and Hour Division case findings are recorded here?

DOL’s concluded-compliance-action dataset records 1 matched case for this employer name and physical address. Case 1787734, recorded trade name SA Recycling LLC, employer legal name SA Recycling LLC: findings period 2014-03-30 to 2016-03-29; source case violation count 1; back wages agreed to pay $0 for 0 employees in that agreement field; civil monetary penalties assessed $0. Findings dates describe when findings occurred, not when the case opened or closed; findings can include no violation found. Agreed-to-pay and assessed amounts are not proof of payment or a current balance. No amounts or employee counts are summed across cases or statutes. DOL changed violation counting for records loaded from October 1, 2025, so those counts should not be directly compared across that cutoff. Historical employer names do not establish current ownership, legal registration or ongoing violations. Source: https://data.dol.gov/datasets/10362

Which legal owner or operator organizations appear in EPA’s hazardous-waste handler record?

EPA RCRAInfo’s export generated October 25, 2026 lists SA RECYCLING, handler CAR000340935, at 460 E. HOLTON RD., EL CENTRO, CA, with reported legal owner: SA RECYCLING LLC; reported legal operator: SA RECYCLING. The source record was received 2024-08-22. Its last handler-record change is 2024-09-10. Those dates are not ownership effective dates. EPA’s legal-owner field includes building or land owners, while its operator field identifies the entity controlling the RCRA site’s operation. These organization names describe the matched hazardous-waste handler/site record; they do not independently verify current business ownership, corporate parents or operation of every activity at the property. Source: https://rcrapublic.epa.gov/rcra-hwip/data-access/csv-downloads

Is SA Recycling - El Centro open on Saturday?

Yes. SA Recycling - El Centro 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 SA Recycling - El Centro open on Sunday?

SA Recycling - El Centro lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

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Jesus Cruz

a month ago

Review

Great service and very professional forklift driver. Speedy service. There are plenty of parking spaces. Vending machines.

Eric Caraveo

2 weeks ago

Review

This recycling center is fantastic! I needed to get rid of a variety of household items including glass metal cans and old batteries. The service was exceptional with clear instructions on how to separate each item making the entire process effortless. The center's facilities are clean well-organized and easy to navigate. I was impressed by the efficiency of the staff and the affordable rates for recycling. Definitely a great value for anyone looking to be environmentally conscious while saving some money.

Jess Nidnal

3 months ago

Review

For this recycling center being 1 of few in the valley it's never very busy. Mind you I'm only taking in aluminum cans. Unlike the other place in Imperial I never have to wait in a line.

Location & directions

SA Recycling - El Centro

460 E Holton Rd El Centro CA 92243 USA

El Centro, CA

32.802896°N, 115.495196°W

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