Recycling center in Rancho Cordova, CA

Sims Metal Rancho Cordova

11320 Dismantle Court

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About this center

This yard sits just east of Mather Airport, off Recycle Road on Dismantle Court, and buys scrap from businesses and the general public. Non-ferrous and ferrous metal use separate entrances, steel and iron pay same-day cash, and staff provide forklift service for bulky items. The site is a state-certified appliance recycler and does not take electronics.

Services offered

  • Cash for scrap metal
  • Forklift unloading
  • Collection bins for contractors
  • Certified appliance recycling
  • End-of-life vehicle purchasing from dismantlers

Not accepted

Electronics

Frequently asked questions

Does Sims Rancho Cordova accept electronics?

No. The page states the facility cannot accept electronics.

Is the yard open to the public?

Yes. It serves local businesses and the general public.

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, 06/01/2020. 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: Aluminum. The source is Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), with record update date 08/26/2025, 06/01/2020. 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 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 120341821, recorded establishment SIMS METAL, opened 2004-02-05; source type Accident; source scope Partial; case-closed date 2004-10-28. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=120341821 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 120341821, opened 2004-02-05: 18 reported establishment employees. Case: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=120341821 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

Which FMCSA business names and USDOT number match this address?

FMCSA’s Company Census file updated October 31, 2026 lists legal name SIMS GROUP USA CORP, doing business as SIMS METAL, USDOT 2674896, at 11320 DISMANTLE CT, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95742. The census record status is A (Active). Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2023-01-28. This is a matched entity-registration record, not proof of site ownership, current operating authority, recycling permits or customer services. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

What fleet and driver figures are reported in the matched FMCSA entity record?

The active FMCSA census row for SIMS GROUP USA CORP (USDOT 2674896) reports 18 power units, 18 trucks, 13 drivers. Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2023-01-28; that is a form date, not independent confirmation that each count was measured on that date. The file snapshot was updated October 31, 2026. These are reported totals for the registered entity, which can cover multiple yards or operations; they are not equipment kept at this listing, total employees, verified current fleet size or available hauling capacity. Power-unit and truck counts overlap and must not be added together. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

What FMCSA vehicle inspection history matches this registered carrier?

FMCSA’s vehicle inspection file retrieved October 31, 2026 contains 38 reviewed records matching USDOT 2674896 and the current registered legal/DBA name for SIMS GROUP USA CORP, dated 2023-11-16 through 2026-09-28. 16 matched reports have a positive VIOL_TOTAL field and 7 have a positive OOS_TOTAL field. Across these distinct reports, the source VIOL_TOTAL values sum to 23 and OOS_TOTAL values sum to 9; these are reported inspection-level counts. This is the observed subset of a three-year file, not a lifetime total. The history concerns the registered carrier’s vehicles/operations, not inspections of this recycling facility. An out-of-service violation at an inspection does not establish a current carrier-wide shutdown or present safety status. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Vehicle-Inspection-File/fx4q-ay7w

Which individually linked vehicle-inspection violation records are available?

Selected reported inspection examples for USDOT 2674896: inspection 82039057, report NC7K008832, 2024-07-02, source VIOL_TOTAL 4, OOS_TOTAL 1; linked examples 392.2RG: State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (source OOS indicator N); 393.45: Brake tubing and hose adequacy (source OOS indicator Y). inspection 80219844, report NAGM007581, 2023-11-16, source VIOL_TOTAL 2, OOS_TOTAL 1; linked examples 393.75A3: Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (source OOS indicator Y); 392.2RG: State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (source OOS indicator N). inspection 85172062, report UEV6004546, 2025-07-09, source VIOL_TOTAL 2, OOS_TOTAL 2; linked examples 393.11A1-LSLMWR: Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. (source OOS indicator Y); 393.11A1-LTSM: Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. (source OOS indicator Y). Codes, descriptions and indicators are reproduced from the linked inspection records. The companion detail-row count can differ from inspection-level totals and is not used to recompute them. Component totals are not added together. These are historical recorded inspection entries, not court findings, a current violation determination or a carrier safety rating. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/w/876r-jsdb/m7rw-edbr?cur=EgbP04eyHt3

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Sims Metal Rancho Cordova

11320 Dismantle Court

Rancho Cordova, CA

38.572731°N, 121.261005°W

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