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Recycling centers in California
Browse 139 cities with recycling centers, scrap yards, and drop-off facilities across California.
Cities with Recycling Centers in California
Browse recycling facilities by city to find convenient locations near you. Each listing includes contact information, accepted materials, and operating hours.
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American Canyon
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Anaheim
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Antioch
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Arroyo Grande
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Atwater
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Banning
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Bell
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Bellflower
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Ben Lomond
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Berkeley
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Biola
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Bostonia
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Brentwood
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Calexico
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Camarillo
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Ceres
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Chula Vista
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Clovis
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Coarsegold
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Colton
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Compton
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Concord
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Costa Mesa
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Covina
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Crows Landing
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Delano
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Dinuba
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Dos Palos
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El Cajon
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El Centro
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El Cerrito
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El Monte
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Escondido
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Fair Oaks
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Fairfield
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Fillmore
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Fremont
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Fresno
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Fullerton
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Gardena
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Gilroy
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Grass Valley
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Half Moon Bay
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Hayward
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Hesperia
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Huntington Park
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Imperial
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Inglewood
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Kingsburg
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La Mesa
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La Puente
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Laguna Hills
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Lemon Grove
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Lemoore
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Livermore
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Lodi
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Long Beach
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Los Angeles
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Los Banos
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Madera
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Manteca
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Martinez
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Menlo Park
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Merced
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Milpitas
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Modesto
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Montclair
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Montebello
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Mountain View
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Napa
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National City
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Novato
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Oakhurst
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Oakland
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Ontario
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Orange
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Oxnard
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Pacheco
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Pacifica
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Paramount
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Parlier
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Patterson
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Petaluma
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Pico Rivera
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Pittsburg
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Pixley
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Pomona
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Porterville
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Ramona
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Rancho Cordova
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Redding
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Redwood City
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Reedley
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Richmond
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Ripon
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Riverdale
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Riverside
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Salida
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San Bernardino
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San Carlos
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San Diego
12 centers
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San Francisco
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San Jacinto
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San Jose
10 centers
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San Leandro
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San Marcos
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San Mateo
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San Pablo
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San Rafael
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Sanger
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Santa Ana
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Santa Clara
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Santa Clarita
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Santa Fe Springs
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Santa Paula
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Santee
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Scotts Valley
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Selma
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Sonora
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South Lake Tahoe
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South San Francisco
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Spring Valley
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Stanton
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Stockton
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Sunnyvale
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Sylmar
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Temecula
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Torrance
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Tracy
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Tulare
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Turlock
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Union City
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Vallejo
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Ventura
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Victorville
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Visalia
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Vista
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Watsonville
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Recycling resources
Guides, prices, and tools to help you recycle and get paid for scrap across California.
How many recycling centers are in California?
RecycleFind lists 273 recycling centers across 139 cities in California. The most coverage is in Los Angeles (33 centers), San Diego (12 centers), Fresno (11 centers). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.
What materials can I recycle in California?
Centers listed in California most commonly handle Cardboard, Appliances, Electronics, Glass, Drop-off. Acceptance varies by location, so open a specific listing to confirm what each facility takes. For prep tips and current values, see our material guides and the live scrap metal prices on RecycleFind.
Where can I recycle electronics in Los Angeles, California?
Los Angeles has several of the California centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Los Angeles page above to see which facilities list electronics, then check our electronics recycling guide for what is accepted and how to wipe your data first. Many drop-off sites also take batteries and small appliances.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in San Diego, California?
Scrap yards and recycling centers in San Diego typically buy metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass. Call ahead to confirm accepted metals, and bring clean, sorted material plus ID for the best payout. Check current scrap metal prices on RecycleFind before you go so you know what your load is worth.
Best-rated recycling centers in Fresno, California?
The strongest centers in Fresno combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Fresno listing above shows ratings, accepted materials, and contact details so you can compare facilities side by side and pick the closest one that takes what you need.
Does California have a bottle deposit program?
Yes, this state has a bottle deposit program where you can return eligible containers for cash refunds. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in California accept aluminum cans and many take glass and plastic bottles, so recycling them still reduces waste and can earn a small payout at metal facilities.
Can't find what you're looking for? Try our recycling center search to find specific facilities in your area, or contact us with your questions.