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Recycling centers in Escondido

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Local recycling centers

4 locations

California Metal Services Inc

1428 W Mission Rd Escondido CA 92029 USA

4.5/5(123 reviews)

CMS Recycling Inc. is a recycling center in Escondido, CA, specializing in the buying and selling of ferrous and nonferrous metals. They have been serving the community for over twenty years, providing top prices for scrap metals and recycling services.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: CRV metals, scrap metals

Services: Public Recycling Center · Industrial Service · Environmental Consulting

What are the operating hours for the Public Recycling Center?

The Public Recycling Center is open Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM and is closed on Sunday.

What are the operating hours for the Industrial Service?

The Industrial Service operates Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, and Saturday is by appointment only.

Escondido Resource Recovery

PUBLIC DISPOSAL TRANSFER STATION HOURS ONLY 1044 W Washington Ave Escondido CA 92025 USA

4.3/5(153 reviews)

Escondido Disposal provides waste and recycling services in Escondido and operates a public disposal site. Its local service page notes that collection service and the public disposal site remain open on the listed October 12, 2026 holiday.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sun 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Services: Waste collection · Recycling services · Public disposal site

Will Escondido Disposal provide service on October 12, 2026?

The site says waste and recycling collection will run on the regular schedule and its customer service office, including the public disposal site, will remain open.

Green-Go Recycling

130 S Hale Ave Escondido CA 92029 USA

4.5/5(175 reviews)

Green-Go Recycling is a site in Escondido, CA that focuses on sustainable recycling solutions, including scrap metal and e-waste services. The company focuses on providing quick, responsible recycling options to keep materials out of landfills.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Accepts: Scrap Metal, Electronics & E-Waste, Aluminum, Copper & Brass, Stainless Steel, Batteries, Cardboard

Services: Scrap metal recycling · E-Waste recycling · Commercial scrap metal pickup · Recurring business recycling · Warehouse cleanouts

What items does Green-Go Recycling accept?

Green-Go accepts a wide variety of materials including scrap metal, electronics, aluminum, copper, steel, batteries, and other recyclables. If you're unsure about a specific item, contact us and we'll confirm whether we can take it.

Do you offer pickup services for homes and businesses?

Yes, we provide pickup services for both residential and commercial clients.

Skyline Recycling

538 N Quince St Escondido CA 92025 USA

4.3/5(185 reviews)

Skyline Recycling is a family-operated recycling center in Escondido, CA offering drive-in, rain-protected parking stalls for a convenient drop-off experience. The facility accepts all CRV beverage containers, aluminum cans, and #1 plastics, among other recyclable materials. Staff assist customers with unloading and separating materials. Spanish-speaking staff are available on site.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum cans, #1 plastic beverage containers, #2-7 CRV beverage containers, CRV glass bottles, Copper wire and tubing, Brass, Scrap aluminum, Radiators, Aluminum wheels, Milk plastic containers, TVs, Computer monitors, Laptops, Copper motors

Services: CRV redemption · Nonferrous scrap metal buying · Drive-in drop-off

What are Skyline Recycling's hours?

Open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Does Skyline Recycling accept CRV containers?

Yes. The center accepts aluminum cans, #1 and #2-7 CRV plastic beverage containers, and CRV glass bottles.

Materials Accepted in Escondido

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Escondido include recycling, Escondido, scrap metal, CRV metals, scrap metals. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Escondido, California

Escondido Disposal, part of EDCO, collects Escondido's gray trash, blue recycling, and green yard waste carts. The blue cart is generous: every rigid plastic from #1 to #7, including laundry baskets and nursery pots, plus glass of any color and flattened Styrofoam packaging. Hazardous waste and old electronics go to the appointment-only drop-off site at 1044 West Washington Avenue, at the Escondido Disposal transfer station, two Saturdays a month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes in the recycling cart in Escondido?

All paper without food, plastic, or wax layers; aluminum, tin, and steel cans; glass bottles and jars in every color; and all plastic bottles and jugs numbered 1 to 7. Rigid plastics count too: laundry baskets, lawn furniture, clean kitty litter buckets, old garbage cans, and nursery pots and trays. PVC pipe, vinyl, plastic bags, plastic sheeting, paper towels, and tissue stay out.

Can I put Styrofoam and cartons in the Escondido recycling cart?

Yes for both, with limits. Escondido Disposal takes Styrofoam packaging blocks if you cut or flatten them to fit inside the blue cart, the same rule it uses for cardboard boxes. Packing peanuts are refused. Empty milk, juice, and soup cartons go in loose alongside your paper, metal, plastic, and glass recyclables.

Where is the household hazardous waste site in Escondido?

Escondido Disposal runs the City's household hazardous waste site at 1044 West Washington Avenue. It opens two Saturdays a month, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM for City residents, by appointment only; call 760-745-3203. Bring no more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip, in sealed, labeled containers of 5 gallons or less. Business waste, ammunition, explosives, medication, tires, and large appliances are refused.

Where can I recycle electronics in Escondido?

City residents drop off electronics free at the household hazardous waste facilities in Escondido, Vista, and Poway. The Escondido site at 1044 West Washington Avenue takes appointments at 760-745-3203. Each customer can bring up to 5 CRT TVs or monitors, with no limit on computers, printers, and other non-CRT items, and e-waste does not count toward the 15-gallon hazardous waste limit.

Where do I take batteries and paint in Escondido?

Escondido residents drop off batteries, including lithium-ion, free at the Escondido Disposal customer service office or at the Washington Avenue hazardous waste site by appointment. Leftover paint goes to PaintCare retail drop-off stores, which set their own hours and limits. The City's Recycling Hotline at 760-839-6216 answers questions about either.

How much does bulky item pickup cost in Escondido?

Escondido Disposal (760-745-3203) picks up bulky household items from Escondido homes for $14.51 per item. Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners cost $58.03 each because of the refrigerants they hold. The Washington Avenue hazardous waste site refuses large appliances, so book a curbside pickup for an old fridge instead.

Recycling tips for Escondido

  • •Empty household chemical containers go in the blue cart, so only bring products with contents left to the hazardous waste site.
  • •Bring needles and sharps to the Washington Avenue site in a rigid, sealed container such as a bleach bottle, detergent bottle, or lidded coffee can.
  • •Gasoline must arrive in an approved fuel can, and the site keeps the can.
  • •Carry hazardous waste in the trunk or truck bed, away from passengers and pets, with every label legible.
  • •Never mix different products into one container before a drop-off appointment.

Recycling centers near Escondido

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

EDCO Buyback Center San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · 4 mi
A1 Ecology Auto Wrecking
San Marcos, CA · 4 mi
Dream Electronic Recycling
San Marcos, CA · 4 mi
Recycling Center (cans & plastic bottles)
Vista, CA · 10 mi
Ponce Recycling (Carmel Mountain Rd)
San Diego, CA · 10 mi
Lee's Iron & Metal
Vista, CA · 10 mi

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