A&S Metals Recycling & Demolition has served California for over 55 years with metal recycling, demolition, trucking, and concrete crushing from multiple locations including Merced County operations. The company accepts car bodies, appliances, batteries, and scrap metal with CRV beverage container redemption at drive-thru locations.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Scrap metal, Car bodies, Appliances, Batteries, CRV containers
Services: Scrap metal recycling · Demolition services · CRV beverage container redemption · Concrete crushing · Trucking and roll-offs
Does A&S accept car bodies?
Yes. Metal recycling includes car bodies, appliances, batteries, and general scrap.
How long has A&S been in business?
A&S Metals has operated since 1969 with over 55 years of recycling experience.
What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?
CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Belen's Recycling, account RC343064.001 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.
What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?
The directory reports Mon - Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.
Highway 59 Landfill takes household hazardous waste from Merced County residents at no cost during normal landfill hours. Businesses are directed to commercial disposal firms. Regularly accepted items are antifreeze, household and rechargeable batteries, CFL and fluorescent tubes, electronics, mercury thermostats, liquid paint, used motor oil and filters, and filtered cooking oil, each with a daily limit.
A household with only hazardous waste parks diagonally in front of the scale house and tells the attendant what it brought. Anyone also dumping garbage pulls onto the scale and says so there. Pesticides, pool chemicals, gasoline, solvents, and aerosol cans wait for scheduled collection events. Compressed gas cylinders, propane tanks, medical waste, and radioactive material are refused. The Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority runs the program.
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Listed hours: During normal landfill operating hours
Accepts: Antifreeze, Household and rechargeable batteries, CFL bulbs and fluorescent tubes, Computer towers, monitors, printers, and TVs, Mercury thermostats, Liquid paint, Used motor oil and oil filters, Used cooking oil
Services: Free household hazardous waste drop-off for county residents · Scale house check-in · Battery recycling · Used oil and filter drop-off · E-waste drop-off · Periodic HHW collection events
Can businesses drop off hazardous waste at Highway 59 Landfill?
No. Household hazardous waste is accepted from Merced County residents only, and businesses are directed to commercial disposal companies.
Where do I check in for household hazardous waste at Highway 59 Landfill?
Park diagonally in front of the scale house and tell the attendant the type and quantity of items. If you also have garbage to weigh, pull onto the scale instead.
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Materials Accepted in Merced
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Merced include scrap metal, demolition, CRV recycling, car bodies, Plastics. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
The Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority runs the Highway 59 Landfill at 7040 North Highway 59, and it is the one site in Merced where county residents recycle for free. Cardboard, glass bottles, batteries, electronics, mattresses, and used motor oil all go in at no charge. The landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Highway 59 Landfill take glass bottles and jars for free?
Yes. Merced County residents can drop off glass bottles and jars at no cost, rinsed and with the lids removed. The same free area takes non-waxed cardboard, paper, aluminum and metal cans, and plastic containers. Thin plastics such as bags, film, wraps, and straws are refused.
What are the Highway 59 Landfill hours and what does trash cost?
The landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. General trash costs $43.05 per ton with a $19.00 minimum. The phone number is (209) 723-4481 ext. 210.
How many mattresses can I drop off in Merced for free?
Residents can drop off 10 clean, dry mattresses or box springs free at the Highway 59 Landfill. Each one past 10 costs $5. Contractors and non-approved businesses pay $5 for every mattress. Stack them neatly in the designated area under the carport, because poorly stacked or heavily soiled mattresses can be charged.
Where can I take household hazardous waste in Merced County?
Take it to the Highway 59 Landfill, where household hazardous waste drop-off is free for Merced County residents and closed to businesses. Antifreeze, batteries, fluorescent tubes, mercury thermostats, latex paint, and used oil are accepted during normal landfill hours. Pesticides, cleaners, gasoline, pool chemicals, and solvents are accepted only at collection events.
How many electronics can I bring to the Highway 59 Landfill?
You can bring up to 125 pounds of electronics per day. Computers, monitors, printers, TVs, copiers, microwaves, and cell phones are all on the accepted list. Drop them at the landfill during open hours and tell the attendant at the scale house.
What does the Highway 59 Landfill charge for appliances?
Non-refrigerated appliances cost $10 each and refrigerated appliances cost $18 each. Mixed loads of trash and organics run $83.75 per ton with a $64.25 minimum.
Recycling tips for Merced
•Rinse glass jars and pull the lids before the drive to Highway 59, since the free recycling area takes them only that way.
•Tape the terminals on rechargeable batteries and keep household batteries under 40 pounds per day at the landfill.
•Used motor oil is free up to 5 gallons per day, with up to 5 oil filters.
•Clean clothing, sheets, towels, shoes, and backpacks are free to drop at Highway 59 instead of going in the trash at $43.05 per ton.
Recycling centers near Merced
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: