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Recycling centers in Vista

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Local recycling centers

3 locations

Lee's Iron & Metal

1315 Lee Dr

Lee's Iron & Metal recycles scrap metal from its yard at 1315 Lee Dr in Vista, California. The business credits its reputation to lasting customer relationships built over decades in the Vista area. The yard opens Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Listed hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

What are the hours at Lee's Iron & Metal in Vista?

The yard opens Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110070590521 for LEE'S IRON & METAL at 1315 LEE DR, VISTA, CA. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2026-09-08. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Quality Recycling

149 Nettleton Rd Vista CA 92083 USA

4.5/5(246 reviews)

Quality Recycling in Vista, CA, is a well-established recycling center with 30 years of experience, offering hassle-free services to individuals and businesses in the North San Diego Area. They accept a variety of recyclable materials such as aluminum, plastics, cardboard, and glass, aiming to help customers reduce, reuse, and recycle while also providing an opportunity to earn extra money through their services. The center's mission is to reduce the amount of wasted recyclables that end up in local landfills, emphasizing the importance of environmental sustainability. Visitors can expect a profitable and quick experience at Quality Recycling, where the focus is on making recycling easy and beneficial for all involved.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110070089787 for QUALITY RECYCLING at 149 NETTLETON RD, VISTA, 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: NPDES:CAZ218914. Recorded program interests: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL. 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 Vista

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Vista include Scrap Metal, Metal Recycling, Recycling, Aluminum, Plastics. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Vista, California

The City of Vista contracts with EDCO for curbside service in gray, blue, and green carts, and EDCO also handles bulky waste. The blue cart takes glass, cans, rigid plastics #1 through #7, and clean paper with no rinsing required. Hazardous waste and electronics go to the city's facility at 1145 E. Taylor Street, open Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes in the blue recycling cart in Vista, CA?

EDCO's blue cart takes clear and colored glass food and beverage containers, aluminum and steel cans, clean dry paint cans, empty aerosol cans, and rigid plastic bottles, jugs, and jars marked 1 through 7. Add cartons, cardboard, and clean dry paper. Plastic bags, newspaper delivery bags, window glass, mirrors, ceramics, light bulbs, wax paper, and food-soiled paper stay out.

Where is the Vista household hazardous waste facility?

The Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is at 1145 E. Taylor Street, across from the City Public Works Yard. It opens Saturdays only, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with no appointment needed. Residents of Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, Solana Beach, San Marcos, and Carlsbad drop off hazardous waste free with proof of residency.

Can Vista residents get hazardous waste picked up at home?

Yes. The city offers free door-to-door collection to residents 65 or older and to households with a registered handicap placard. Call 800.714.1195 to schedule a pickup. Everyone else brings paint, oil, cleaners, and old electronics to the Taylor Street facility on a Saturday.

Where do I recycle batteries and electronics in Vista?

Bring used batteries and old or broken electronics to the Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at 1145 E. Taylor Street, Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. EDCO bars batteries and light bulbs from both the trash and the blue cart. Drop-off is free with proof of residency.

Where can I dispose of a mattress in Vista, California?

Take mattresses to the Palomar Transfer Station, phone 760-603-0153. Vista residents drop off up to 3 mattresses free, and each one beyond that costs a fee. For couches and other large items, EDCO runs bulky waste disposal for Vista customers at (760) 727-1600.

What do I do with recycling that does not fit in my Vista blue cart?

Ask EDCO for another blue cart, since additional residential recycling carts cost nothing. Items too large for the cart go to any EDCO Buyback Center, where drop-off is free. Flatten or cut cardboard and Styrofoam packaging to fit inside the cart, and leave packing peanuts out.

Recycling tips for Vista

  • •The hazardous waste facility closes on major holiday weekends, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Christmas.
  • •Sharps and medications also go to the Vista Sheriff Station lobby drop-off at 325 S. Melrose Drive #210 during business hours.
  • •Window glass and mirrors belong in the gray cart, even though glass bottles and jars go in the blue one.
  • •Skip the rinse: EDCO accepts food and beverage containers unrinsed as long as they are empty of food and liquid.
  • •Litter on Highway 78 belongs to Caltrans, so report it through the Caltrans maintenance request site, not the city.

Recycling centers near Vista

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Straight Six Auto Parts
Oceanside, CA · 6 mi
A1 Ecology Auto Wrecking
San Marcos, CA · 6 mi
Dream Electronic Recycling
San Marcos, CA · 6 mi
EDCO Buyback Center San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · 6 mi
California Metal Services Inc
Escondido, CA · 10 mi
Escondido Resource Recovery
Escondido, CA · 10 mi

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