Temecula, California
Recycling centers in Temecula
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Recycle Strong
42396 Rio Nedo Rd
Recycle Strong opened in 2025 as a family-owned drop-off center on Rio Nedo Road in Temecula, with quick access from I-15 and room for trucks and trailers. Visits run without an appointment six days a week, and staff direct each load to the right drop area. The center pays by the pound on certified scales for CRV aluminum cans and plastic bottles, ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, and insulated copper wire. Cardboard, appliances, and electronics drop off free in designated areas, and glass bottles are accepted as well. Catalytic converters, textiles, household trash, hazardous waste, and anything holding fluids are turned away.
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Accepts: Aluminum cans, Plastic bottles, Glass bottles, Cardboard, Iron, Steel, Cast iron, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Lead, Zinc, Insulated copper wire, Steel wire coils, Appliances, Electronics
Services: No-appointment drop-off · Certified scales · CRV redemption for cans and bottles · Scrap metal buying · Free cardboard, appliance, and electronics drop-off
Does Recycle Strong buy catalytic converters?
No. Recycle Strong does not accept catalytic converters.
Do I need an appointment at Recycle Strong in Temecula?
No. The center takes drop-offs during business hours without an appointment.
Temecula Recycling
27635 Diaz Road
Temecula Recycling on Diaz Road takes appliances, electronic devices and e-waste, plus all metals, plastics and CRV products. The City of Temecula lists it as a local e-waste option.
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Listed hours: Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Accepts: Appliances, Electronic devices and e-waste, Metals, Plastics, CRV beverage containers
Services: E-waste recycling · CRV redemption · Metal recycling
What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?
EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110065199289 for TEMECULA RECYCLING at 27635 DIAZ RD, TEMECULA, CA. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.
Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?
The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: CA-ENVIROVIEW:160101. Recorded program interests: STATE MASTER. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.
Materials Accepted in Temecula
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Temecula include Scrap Metal, Copper, Brass, Steel, Insulated Copper Wire. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Temecula, California
CR&R, Temecula's franchised hauler, collects residential trash, recycling, and green waste. Black carts hold trash, blue or grey carts hold recycling, and green carts hold green waste. Residents get two free bulky item pickups a year from CR&R at 800-755-8112. Household hazardous waste and electronics stay out of the carts and go to Riverside County collection events or a CR&R bulky pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Temecula CA have curbside recycling?
Yes. CR&R collects recycling in a blue or grey cart, trash in a black cart, and green waste in a green cart. Call CR&R at 800-755-8112 for service questions.
What goes in the recycling cart in Temecula CA?
Rinsed glass jars and bottles, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, computer paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum and tin cans go in the recycling cart. Styrofoam, plastic bags, yard and food waste, construction waste, electronics, and household hazardous waste stay out.
When do I put my trash bins out in Temecula CA?
Place bins at the curb or in the street by 6:00 a.m. on pickup day. Set them out no more than a day before collection and bring them back within 12 hours after. Store bins out of public view between pickups.
How do I get rid of a couch or appliance in Temecula CA?
Temecula residents get two free bulky item pickups per year from CR&R. Schedule each one in advance by calling 800-755-8112 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CR&R also picks up electronics as a bulky item for Temecula residents.
Where do I take old paint and chemicals in Temecula CA?
Riverside County collects household hazardous waste free for residents at permanent and temporary sites, up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip. Accepted items include batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, motor oil and filters, gasoline, and lawn and garden products. Call the county Department of Waste Resources at (951) 486-3200 for the schedule.
When is Christmas tree pickup in Temecula CA?
CR&R picks up Christmas trees starting on the first scheduled pickup date after December 26. Put the tree in the green cart, or cut it in half and leave it beside the cart. Strip all ornaments and tinsel first.
Recycling tips for Temecula
- •Use only CR&R-provided carts. CR&R does not collect other containers.
- •Streets are swept the day after trash service, so keep cars off the street on trash and sweeping days.
- •Order an extra 3-yard green bin from CR&R, temporary or permanent, for a big yard cleanup or renovation.
- •Call the City at 951-694-6444, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for program questions.
Recycling centers near Temecula
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:
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Lake Elsinore Household Hazardous Waste Collection (City Maintenance Facility)
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Lake Elsinore Permanent HHW Collection Facility
Lake Elsinore, CA · 17 mi
SoCal E-Waste
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Valley Auto Salvage Inc
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