Recycling Centers in Hayward, California

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CalWest Metal & e-Waste Buyers Compramos Metales Y Electronicos

29300 Pacific St Hayward CA 94544 USA

CalWest Recycling in Hayward, CA offers scrap metal, e-waste, and working electronics buying services for resale purposes. They accept items such as aluminum, copper, stainless steel, brass, wire, radiators, computer electronics, integrated circuits, test equipment, software, plastics, surplus inventory, and telephone equipment. The facility operates Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, closed on weekends and federal holidays. CalWest Recycling also specializes in extracting precious metals like gold from electronic products and properly recycling e-waste to protect the environment. They provide pickup services for businesses and purchase surplus inventory for electronic resale marketing. Recycling with CalWest helps save natural resources and supports environmental protection efforts.

AluminumCopperStainless SteelBrassWireRadiatorsComputer ElectronicsIntegrated CircuitsTest EquipmentSoftwarePlasticsSurplus InventoryTelephone EquipmentGold ExtractionE-waste RecyclingPickup ServicesSurplus Inventory Purchase

Fry's Metals

1845 W Winton Ave Hayward CA 94545 USA

Fry's Metals is a trusted recycling and scrap metal center located at 1845 W. Winton Ave. in Hayward, CA 94545. They have been in operation since 1928, offering top-quality scrap metal recycling, aluminum, glass, and plastic bottle recycling services, as well as drop-off and pick-up services. Visitors are required to be in line at least 30 minutes before closing time on weekdays and 1 hour before closing on Saturdays. All bottles and cans must be sorted before arrival, as no sorting is allowed on the property. Fry's Metals provides a full list of recyclables they accept on their website and encourage individuals to contact them for more information or visit their facility. Their business hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Scrap MetalAluminumGlass BottlesPlastic BottlesDrop-off ServicesPick-up ServicesNo Sorting Allowed

Rica Recycling

27105 Industrial Blvd Hayward CA 94545 USA

Rica Recycling is a leading electronics waste recycling center in the San Francisco Bay Area, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. They offer services such as free drop-off for electronic waste including computers, servers, printers, monitors, TVs, cell phones, cables, cords, and laptops. Additionally, Rica provides appliance recycling through a drop-off service with a $25 fee per item. They also specialize in data destruction for electronic storage devices containing sensitive information and offer IT asset recovery programs for businesses and institutions. Rica Recycling collaborates with companies, governments, nonprofits, and other organizations to promote sustainable electronics recycling practices. Their mission is to encourage individuals and companies to responsibly recycle electronics through economic and efficient solutions. Visitors can schedule pick-ups for businesses or institutions in the Bay Area through their website.

ComputersServersPrintersMonitorsTVsCell PhonesCablesCordsLaptopsAppliancesData DestructionIT Asset Recovery

Recycling in Hayward, California

Hayward, California currently lists 3 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel. 2 centers offer pickup or container service (67% of the market). 1 location open on Saturdays, making weekend drop-offs possible. Payment methods vary. Ask each yard about cash or electronic options before visiting. Average customer rating across published reviews is 4.2 out of 5.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many recycling centers operate in Hayward?

3 recycling centers are active in Hayward, covering metals, appliances, electronics, and construction scrap.

What materials do Hayward recyclers accept?

The most common materials include Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Brass, Wire. California has a bottle deposit program, so beverage containers can be recycled for refund. Check individual recycling centers for specialized items like batteries or catalytic converters.

Can I schedule pickup service in Hayward?

2 recycling centers offer pickup or roll-off containers. Contact the yard directly to confirm minimum volumes and scheduling.

Are there weekend drop-off hours in Hayward?

1 scrap metal yard is open on Saturdays. Arrive early to avoid lines.

Do centers pay cash for scrap in Hayward?

Several scrap metal yards mention cash payouts. Government ID required for copper, brass, and catalytic converters under AB 844. Call ahead to confirm today's rate and any limits before you arrive.

Hayward Recycling Tips

•Sort metals by type (steel, aluminum, copper, brass) before you arrive. It speeds up inspection and maximizes payouts.
•3 recycling centers share a phone number. Call ahead for current prices or to verify large loads.
•If you need a weekend drop-off, arrive before mid-morning on Saturday to avoid scale lines.
•Bring a valid government-issued ID for regulated scrap items such as copper or catalytic converters.
•Review each recycling center's accepted materials and preparation notes. Clean, dry scrap keeps grading favorable.
•Year-round operations with coastal fog considerations; wildfire season may affect rural facilities

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