Recycling center in Spring Valley, CA

San Diego County Metals & Recycling

3974 Spring Dr Spring Valley CA 91977 USA

4.5 (116 reviews)
scrap metalcopperbrass
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About this center

San Diego County Metals & Recycling in Spring Valley buys copper, brass, and aluminum at competitive prices. The yard at 3974 Spring Drive handles bottle and can recycling as well as metal loads from 10 pounds to 10 tons. Staff accept appliances such as old ovens without a dumping fee.

Services offered

  • Scrap metal purchasing
  • Bottle and can recycling
  • Appliance recycling

Areas served

Spring Valley, CASan Diego County, CA

Prices & reviews

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Francisco Diaz

6 months ago

Review

I called so many places yesterday trying to find a recycle center that would take 4 refrigerators that I wanted to throw away. Then I would find some and they would charge me. Then I found this place and they took them no problem! Customer service was great. A gentleman man and took the fridge off from my truck and I was all set to go. So just wanted to give a shout out to this place for the help and great service.

Lee Garcia

a week ago

Review

I called first. I asked them if they take small engines I have 2 pressure washer engines. They said yes. When I got there the guy said he could give me 3 cent a pound. He could only give me the price of metal because there was lots of metal inside. Then he said they have a 300 lb min. My 2 little engines couldn't add up to that. So then he said I could just leave them there if I wanted to get rid of them. I said no thank you. I drove over to All WAYS METSL RECYCLING AT 1425 Magnolia. They took them and gave me 7 dollars.

Haul Loads Services

a month ago

Review

Poor customer service they were being lazy and had horrible customer service. So I made in before they closed. Once I’m in there I put my scrap metal in weight box container. Then thay told to remove a big half half car size of junk because it had a little piece of plastic so then they weight and didn’t want to pay me because it was under 300 pounds. Then I tell them to add the other item since I removed the plastic from metal immediately and they start saying that they can’t pay me because the register was closed and they wanted to go home. By then I was over and I should have made them give my scrap metal back but they could shove that money up there you know what. That’ is kind of like taking advantage of people. I’ve been there before and the service sucked. Will not be going back and I really need to go put a complaint to the BBB. I know this is not going to solve anything so will not be returning ever at all.

Public records at a glance

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Visitor questions

What are the yard hours?

Open 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Gates close 15 minutes before the end of business.

When should I arrive before closing?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to allow time for sorting and payment processing.

What size loads does the yard accept?

The yard handles loads from 10 pounds to 10 tons.

Is San Diego County Metals & Recycling open on Saturday?

Yes. San Diego County Metals & Recycling is open 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is San Diego County Metals & Recycling open on Sunday?

Yes. San Diego County Metals & Recycling is open 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM on Sundays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Permits & registrations

Dated registry entries and filings do not establish current permit validity, insurance coverage or operating status.

Matched facility / site record

EPA facility registry

US Environmental Protection Agency

EPA registry ID
110070086876
Source record created:
2017-08-07
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110070086876 for SAN DIEGO COUNTY METALS AND RECYCLING at 3974 SPRING DRIVE, SPRING VALLEY, CA. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

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Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: NPDES:CAW483843. Recorded program interests: ICIS-NPDES UNPERMITTED. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

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Location & directions

San Diego County Metals & Recycling

3974 Spring Dr Spring Valley CA 91977 USA

Spring Valley, CA

32.751130°N, 117.002537°W

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