Listed hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What OSHA inspection-case history is recorded for this location?
The DOL/OSHA national download dated 2026-10-30 links 2 inspection-case records to this establishment’s normalized name and physical street, city and state. Recorded cases: Case 345534044, recorded establishment AMSWEDE RECYCLING, opened 2021-09-17; source type Accident; source scope Partial; case-closed date 2022-12-16. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=345534044 Case 344556410, recorded establishment AMSWEDE RECYCLING, opened 2020-01-14; source type Accident; source scope Partial; case-closed date 2022-08-12. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=344556410 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 historical OSHA citations and recorded corrections are linked to these cases?
The matched cases contain 6 reviewed citation entries in the 2026-10-30 source download. Entries with unclear deletion flags were withheld. The three latest issued entries are: Case 345534044, citation 01001, issued 2022-02-10; cited standard code 3203(A)(7); source classification Other; source final-order date 2022-11-22; source contest date 2022-03-11; source abatement status source code 2; abatement due date 2022-03-08; source adjusted/current assessed penalty $0. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=345534044 Case 345534044, citation 01002, issued 2022-02-10; cited standard code 3203(A)(8); source classification Other; source final-order date 2022-11-22; source contest date 2022-03-11; source abatement status source code 2; abatement due date 2022-03-08; source adjusted/current assessed penalty $0. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=345534044 Case 344556410, citation 01001, issued 2020-04-27; cited standard code 342(A); source classification Other; source final-order date 2022-06-22; source contest date 2020-05-19; source abatement status source code 3; source adjusted/current assessed penalty $5,000. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=344556410 An abatement due date is a deadline, not a completion date. Citation classifications and historical records are not a present-day safety finding. A blank final-order date does not establish whether a matter remains open. Assessed amounts are not an outstanding balance or proof of payment.
C4S Recycling redeems CRV containers at 1664 Industrial Blvd in Chula Vista. It opens Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closes Sundays.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Accepts: California Redemption Value beverage containers
Services: CRV beverage container redemption
Does this site use reverse vending machines?
No. The CalRecycle listing states that this location has no reverse vending machines.
What California covered-electronics recycling program entry is recorded here?
CalRecycle's active participant directory lists C4S Recycling (a DBA of Cash For Scrap, Inc.) at 1664 Industrial Blvd, Chula Vista, with CEWID 127986 and directory role(s) Collector. Its individual detail page reports Current Status Active, checked 2026-10-30. This is participation in the Covered Electronic Waste program, not a general environmental permit or proof that all electronic devices are accepted. Confirm accepted devices, fees and public drop-off access with the named operation.
Mike's Recycling is a recycling center in Chula Vista, CA, serving household and business clients. The site has been in operation for over 20 years and focuses on recycling various materials, including California Redemption Value (CRV) items and cardboard.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun Closed
Mike's Recycling has bought scrap metal on Broadway in Chula Vista for more than 20 years and counts itself among the oldest recycling centers in San Diego, processing over 50,000 tons a year. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and construction customers across South San Diego County.
The yard buys copper in several grades, insulated wire, aluminum cast, extrusions, and wheels, red and yellow brass, stainless steel, tin, lead, zinc, titanium, radiators, auto batteries, ballasts, electric motors, and automotive engines and transmissions. A drop-off runs in four steps: unload, weigh, print a certificate of services, and get paid on the spot. Hours run 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun Closed
Paul Brown's South Bay Recycling Center at 120 Reed Ct in Chula Vista is a buy-back site on the City of Lemon Grove recycling-centers guide. The guide tells callers to confirm hours and accepted materials by phone.
Ponce Recycling redeems CRV containers at 780 Otay Lakes Rd in Chula Vista, with a 1:00 to 1:30 PM lunch closure Monday through Saturday. It does not open on Sundays.
Accepts: California Redemption Value beverage containers
Services: CRV beverage container redemption
Does this site use reverse vending machines?
No. The CalRecycle listing states that this location has no reverse vending machines.
What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?
CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Ponce Recycling, account RC295739.001 (organization recorded as Ponce Recycling Inc) 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.
The Palomar St site at 660 in Chula Vista redeems CRV containers every day of the week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Of the Ponce sites checked, it is the only one that opens Sundays.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Accepts: California Redemption Value beverage containers
Services: CRV beverage container redemption
Does this site use reverse vending machines?
No. The CalRecycle listing states that this location has no reverse vending machines.
What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?
CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Ponce Recycling, account RC295751.001 (organization recorded as Ponce Recycling Inc) 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.
San Diego E-Waste is an approved collector of Universal Waste Electronic Devices offering removal and recycling of electronic waste. They provide hard drive destruction and IT asset disposition services for government, business, and residential customers.
South Bay Recycling offers an array of recycling services focusing on aluminum, glass, and plastic items. in Chula Vista, CA, they have been in operation since 2015, ensuring a friendly and honest recycling experience.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Accepts: Aluminum, Glass, Plastic, Bimetal, Multi Layer Pouch, Bag-In-Box, Paperboard Carton, PET Plastic, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS, Other Plastics
Services: On-site recycling · Glass recycling · Aluminum can recycling · Plastic recycling · Scrap metal recycling
What are your operating hours?
We are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
TMetals holds a state CRV redemption certificate at 2675 Faivre St in Chula Vista. It runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Accepts: California Redemption Value beverage containers
Services: CRV beverage container redemption
Does this site use reverse vending machines?
No. The CalRecycle listing states that this location has no reverse vending machines.
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Materials Accepted in Chula Vista
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Chula Vista include recycling center, drop-off, bottle redemption, recycling, Aluminum. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Republic Services collects residential trash, recycling, and food and yard waste in Chula Vista from its office at 891 Energy Way, with the black trash, blue recycling, and green organics carts bundled into one bimonthly bill. The Otay Landfill and Compost Facility sits at 1700 Maxwell Road, where Otay Sustainability Park hands out free compost to account holders on set Saturdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who picks up trash and recycling in Chula Vista?
Republic Services runs residential collection in Chula Vista, and customer service is 619-421-9400, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The local office is at 891 Energy Way, open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Republic Services app handles truck tracking, service alerts, and bulky item pickup scheduling.
Can I use my own trash cart in Chula Vista?
No. Republic Services no longer services customer-owned carts. The monthly rate covers the black trash cart, blue recycling cart, and green organics cart, and the rate depends on the size of your black cart.
Can I put food scraps in a plastic bag in the green cart in Chula Vista?
No. Residential green carts cannot be lined with plastic bags, including bags labeled compostable or biodegradable. Wrap food scraps in food-soiled paper instead. Single-family homes can request one extra green cart at no cost, and a third green cart carries a monthly rental charge.
Where can I get a free kitchen caddy in Chula Vista?
Pick one up at City Hall, 276 Fourth Ave, Building C, Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The caddy is also available at 891 Energy Way. Each household gets one on a first-come, first-served basis.
When is free compost available at the Otay landfill in Chula Vista?
Otay Sustainability Park at 1700 Maxwell Rd gives out free compost on set Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bring an invoice or app record showing an active account, a photo ID, a shovel, containers, and tarps.
Recycling tips for Chula Vista
•Wrap food scraps in newspaper or paper towels, since plastic liners are not allowed in the green cart.
•A service day that falls on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas shifts back one day.
•Bring a shovel, containers, and tarps to a free compost day at 1700 Maxwell Rd, because none are provided.
•Request a second green cart at no charge if your single-family home fills one every week.
•Call Republic Services at 619-421-9400 for bulky item and e-waste questions.
Recycling centers near Chula Vista
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: