Scrap Yards in California

Active Recycling

5601 E Valley Blvd Alhambra CA 91803 USA

(323) 221-2555

Mon-Sun 6:30 AM – 4:45 PM

3.5 (60 reviews)

Active Recycling at 5601 East Valley Blvd in Alhambra pays competitive prices for scrap paper, metal, and plastic seven days a week. The East Los Angeles area location is open daily 6:30 AM to 5 PM for fast in-and-out drop-off service.

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American Canyon Redemption Center

3915 Broadway American Canyon CA 94503 USA

(707) 853-4373

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Sun Closed

3.3 (27 reviews)

The Devlin Road Recycling and Transfer Facility in American Canyon is operated by Napa Recycling and Waste Services and includes a Buyback and Recycle Center at 889B Devlin Road where you can redeem California CRV beverage containers and sell scrap metal. The Recycle Center also takes drop-off recyclables including aluminum, tin, plastics, glass, flattened cardboard, mixed paper, cooking oil, and motor oil. The larger site adds a transfer station that accepts bulky items, construction and demolition debris, tires, mattresses, and household hazardous materials such as antifreeze, auto and household batteries, latex paint, and used motor oil and filters. A separate Hazardous Waste Collection Facility operates on-site at 889A Devlin Road.

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Napa Recycling and Composting Facility

820 Levitin Way

(707) 255-5200

Public drop-off for separated yard trimmings, wood, food scraps, scrap metal, e-waste and other listed materials. Fees and acceptance rules vary by material; check the operator's current guidance before visiting.

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Steel Mill Recycling

465 Napa Junction Rd

(707) 226-3950

Steel Mill Recycling has salvaged and reprocessed ferrous and nonferrous metals at the same American Canyon site since 1955. The public drive-thru drop-off sits at 465 Napa Junction Road, directly behind the Wal-Mart Superstore off Route 29. Drive to the far left of the parking lot, go around the back of the shopping center, and take the first right. The yard accepts iron, steel, tin, copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, wine tins, and lead, and pays on the spot. Drop-off hours run Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 8 am to noon. Industrial customers and wineries get drop-box service, and rural pickups cover larger loads.

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Timo's Auto Wrecking

880 Sheridan Rd

(805) 400-2570

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; Sat 8:00am-2:00pm; Sun Closed

Timo's Auto Wrecking is a locally owned salvage yard in Arroyo Grande operating since 1995. The yard buys used vehicles of any year, make, or model, domestic or foreign, and sells used auto parts. Services include scrap metal, property cleanup, same-day service, DMV paperwork handling, and Spanish-language assistance.

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Bellflower Recycling Center

17326 Woodruff Ave Bellflower CA 90706 USA

(562) 804-7270

Mon-Tue 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Wed 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thu-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

4.0 (265 reviews)

Bellflower Recycling Center buys California CRV beverage containers and scrap metals at 17326 Woodruff Ave. The operator lists aluminum, PET plastic, and glass beverage containers, as well as copper and brass; call 562-804-7270 for current hours and accepted items.

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Berkeley Recycling Center

669 Gilman St Berkeley CA 94710 USA

510-524-0113

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (142 reviews)

Berkeley Recycling, run by the nonprofit Community Conservation Centers, Inc. (incorporated in 1974), operates both a drop-off center and a buyback center at Gilman and Second Streets. Drivers enter from Second Street, turn left into the drop-off area, and put materials in the marked bins, with recycling aides in safety vests helping unload. Drop-off takes cardboard, mixed paper, newspaper, aluminum and steel scrap, small and large appliances without refrigerant, glass sorted by color, #1 and #2 narrow-neck bottles, and household hazardous items such as fluorescent bulbs and household, tool, and automotive batteries. Window glass, Pyrex, and drinking glasses are refused. Drop-off is open Monday through Saturday.

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ALL WAYS METAL RECYCLING

1425 Magnolia Ave Bostonia CA 92020 USA

(619) 390-6637

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (149 reviews)

All Ways Metal Recycling’s site lists its facility at 1425 N. Magnolia Avenue in El Cajon, near Bostonia, and describes full-service recycling and a free appliance collection facility. Materials highlighted include common scrap metals and CRV beverage containers.

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Camarillo Recycling, Inc.

849 Via Alondra Camarillo CA 93012 USA

805-987-0226

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (98 reviews)

Camarillo Recycling buys cans, bottles, and non-ferrous metals at 849 Via Alondra, taking copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel. Residential, commercial, and industrial customers all sell here, and the staff speaks Spanish. The yard posts a list of items it does not take and points sellers elsewhere for aerosol cans, appliances, asphalt and concrete, and household batteries. It also runs fundraising recycling for schools, scout troops, and churches. Hours run Monday to Friday 9 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 3.

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Mike's Recycling Inc.

1778 Broadway Chula Vista CA 91911 USA

(619) 271-5004

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (41 reviews)

Mike's Recycling has bought scrap metal on Broadway in Chula Vista for more than 20 years and counts itself among the oldest recycling centers in San Diego, processing over 50,000 tons a year. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and construction customers across South San Diego County. The yard buys copper in several grades, insulated wire, aluminum cast, extrusions, and wheels, red and yellow brass, stainless steel, tin, lead, zinc, titanium, radiators, auto batteries, ballasts, electric motors, and automotive engines and transmissions. A drop-off runs in four steps: unload, weigh, print a certificate of services, and get paid on the spot. Hours run 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday.

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Canco Recycling

1224 N Mt Vernon Ave Colton CA 92324 USA

(909) 824-2559

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (110 reviews)

City Recycling Center provides recycling services for commercial and residential clients in San Bernardino and Colton, CA. They accept various materials, including gold, silver, copper, aluminum, and high-temperature alloys, aiming to offer top dollar for recyclables.

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Concord Recycling Center

1320 Galaxy Way Concord CA 94520 USA

(925) 689 - 3900

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (194 reviews)

Concord Recycling Center buys and takes in a long list of materials at 1320 Galaxy Way, behind the Audi dealership off the Concord Avenue exit. California redemption containers (green, amber, and clear glass, PET, HDPE, aluminum cans, bimetal cans) must be sorted and empty, and any non-CRV items go back to the customer. The metal list runs from cast and sheet aluminum, wheels, engines, and transmissions to bright wire, #1 and #2 copper, bus bar, radiators, electric motors, starters, alternators, and prepped and unprepped steel. E-waste covers computers, TVs, monitors, game consoles, motherboards, and hard drives. Paper takes cardboard, newspaper, and ledgers, with books, magazines, and phonebooks accepted for a drop-off charge. Customers arrive with sorted material and a photo ID, and the center joined the City of Concord Green Halo Program in 2014.

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Sun's Recycling Center

124 Medburn St Concord CA 94520 USA

+1-925-246-7990

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM-2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (60 reviews)

Sun's Recycling Center is a site in Concord, CA, specializing in the recycling of various materials including electronics, appliances, and metals. The center focuses on providing eco-friendly recycling solutions for both household and business customers.

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Richfield Metal & Recycling, Inc

5550 Grange Rd

(530) 824-2123

Tehama County scrap metal and recycling business on Grange Road in Corning.

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Sanchez Recycling (Corona)

1130 W 6th St

(714) 793-9934

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun closed; closed for lunch 1-1:30pm

Family-owned California certified recycling center in Corona that buys scrap metal and redeems cans, plastic and glass. Open Monday through Saturday.

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OC Recycling - Costa Mesa

2701 Fairview Rd Costa Mesa CA 92626 USA

(714) 732-9253

Mon-Fri 8:00 – 11:45 AM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sun 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM

4.1 (93 reviews)

OC Recycling is a full-service recycler specializing in CRV materials, scrap metals, cardboard, and electronics recycling. They provide services to both the public and commercial accounts with a focus on safe and legal recycling operations.

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EZ Recycling

1638 Glenwood St

909-662-4463

EZ Recycling buys aluminum cans, plastics, and glass at 1638 Glenwood Street in Delano, California. The center opened in 2017. Copper, brass, insulated wire, and car batteries are on the buy list, along with CRV and non-CRV containers such as milk jugs and detergent bottles. Kern County Weights and Measures seals the scales. The center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm, and Saturday, 8:30 am to 3 pm. Sunday the center is closed.

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California Recycling Center

1642 Elgin Ave Dos Palos CA 93620 USA

(559) 871-8329

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM

3.6 (21 reviews)

California Recycling Center is listed at 1642 Elgin Avenue in Dos Palos. Its profile identifies metal cans and plastic bottles as accepted materials and provides separate weekday, Saturday, and Sunday hours.

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American Recycling llc

210 El Cajon Blvd El Cajon CA 92020 USA

(619) 593-0089

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

4.4 (261 reviews)

American Recycling is a full-service scrap processing and recycling site in El Cajon, CA. The center focuses on the recycling of aluminum cans, plastics, and glass bottles, providing cash in return for these materials.

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Greenfield Recycling Center

1235 Greenfield Dr El Cajon CA 92021 USA

(619) 441-0399

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.6 (157 reviews)

Welcome to Greenfield Recycling, El Cajon, CA's newest recycling center offering competitive payout prices and excellent customer service. Stop by to recycle a range of materials including cans, brass, stainless steel, plastic, batteries, appliances, glass, iron, radiators, copper, and milk cartons. By recycling with us, you not only help the environment but also get paid for it. We handle the recycling process, so you can feel good about reducing, reusing, and recycling. Serving the communities of El Cajon, Bostonia, Winter Gardens, Granite Hills, and Lakeside, we are located at 1235 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon, CA 92021, open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how you can contribute to a greener future.

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One Earth Recycling

636 Front St

(619) 456-0078

California redemption payments, electronics buyback, and scrap buying meet at One Earth Recycling, 636 Front Street in El Cajon. The yard pays on CRV containers, and the state program now includes liquor and wine bottles plus boxes, bladders, and pouches. Copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel are bought here, and the El Cajon processing site also takes steel scrap and high-temperature aircraft alloys. Scrap payouts go out three days after the sale unless the load is tied to a registered business, which is paid at the time of drop-off. Registered commercial accounts get bin placement and pickup at the business. Customers who take the One Earth debit Mastercard are paid for e-scrap such as televisions, computers, and cell phones, with extra pay on aluminum cans.

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SA Recycling - El Centro

460 E Holton Rd El Centro CA 92243 USA

760-352-2630

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (90 reviews)

SA Recycling El Centro offers scrap metal recycling services, including ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling. They buy scrap metal, including junk cars, and provide convenient drop-off and pick-up of roll-off containers for businesses.

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River City Waste Recycling

10268 Waterman Rd

(916) 383-5511

Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm (scales 8am-3:15pm), Sat 7am-2:30pm, Sun closed

River City Waste Recycling operates a yard at 10268 Waterman Rd in Elk Grove, CA. The site pays cash on site for CRV plastic, aluminum, and glass, and accepts copper, brass, lead, stainless steel, car batteries, appliances, and other metals. Scrap wood, e-waste such as computers and phones, and dirt are not accepted.

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California Metal Services Inc

1428 W Mission Rd Escondido CA 92029 USA

760-741-6300

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

4.5 (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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Green-Go Recycling

130 S Hale Ave Escondido CA 92029 USA

(760) 484-1099

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

4.5 (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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Skyline Recycling

538 N Quince St Escondido CA 92025 USA

(760) 741-5236

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

4.3 (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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Freon Free INC

4747 Central Way Fairfield CA 94534 USA

(707) 429-9013

Mon-Thu 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.9 (20 reviews)

Freon & Metal Recycling Company specializes in environmentally responsible recycling services for appliances containing refrigerants. They recover refrigerants and manage hazardous materials to comply with regulations.

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Fresno Recycling

1701 S Orange Ave Fresno CA 93702 USA

(559) 264-6303

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (160 reviews)

Fresno Recycling offers a range of recycling services, focusing on various materials including aluminum, batteries, and plastics. The site is committed to helping customers recycle effectively while supporting environmental sustainability.

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Recyco Inc.

4585 E Olive Ave Fresno CA 93702 USA

(559) 255-9500

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3.9 (357 reviews)

Recyco Inc. in Fresno is a facility recycling center paying competitive rates for CRV beverage containers, non-ferrous scrap metals, automotive batteries, and container glass with fast in-and-out service and on-site staff guidance for first-time sellers.

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Skee's Recycling, Inc.

4628 E Thomas Ave Fresno CA 93702 USA

(559) 255-8355

Mon-Fri 8:00am – 4:15pm · Sat 8:00am – 12:00pm · Sun 9:00am – 12:00pm

4.4 (180 reviews)

Skee’s Recycling Inc. is a family owned and operated full-service scrap yard and recycling center in Fresno, CA, specializing in both ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling and the handling of broken used auto parts. It has been in operation since 1959, focusing on providing cash payments for recycled materials and scrap metals.

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Western Metal Co

2910 S Cherry Ave Fresno CA 93706 USA

(559) 264-6246

Mon-Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Closed · Sun Open 24 hours

4.0 (29 reviews)

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Rodriguez Scrap Metal

824 E Walnut Ave

657-217-5135

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Family-owned scrap metal removal business operating in Fullerton since 2005 from East Walnut Avenue. The crew clears garages, yards and metal structures by scheduled pickup, so call ahead to book a time.

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California Waste Services

621 W 152nd St

(800) 839-5550

Open 7 days a week

4.1 (126 reviews)

California Waste Services has run dumpsters and waste facilities in Los Angeles and Orange County since 1998. Its South Bay facility in Gardena pairs with a Downtown LA site that stays open around the clock, and both facilities take construction debris, inert materials, and more for self-haul customers. The company rents roll-off dumpsters in 3, 10, 20, and 40 yard sizes and delivers to job sites. Accepted loads include demolition waste, wood, drywall, concrete and masonry, dirt, green waste, cardboard, furniture, and metal, with a diversion rate above 75 percent and automated LEED reporting for contractors. Liquids, asbestos, batteries, medical waste, food waste, paint, propane tanks, tires, and refrigerators with freon are refused. Contractors and demo crews also sell mixed scrap metal here.

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Pacific Coast Recycling

5895 Obata Way Gilroy CA 95020 USA

(408) 848-6811

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (33 reviews)

Pacific Coast Recycling opened its transfer station at 5895 Obata Way in Gilroy in 2000, taking general debris, construction and demolition debris, and recyclable materials including scrap metal. The company began as a roll-off trucking business incorporated in San Jose in 1996 and still runs a fleet of more than 20 commercial trucks. The scrap metal yard, a separate site on Obata Court opened in 2010, buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal: construction and farm equipment, demolition steel, appliances with refrigerants removed, aluminum, brass, copper, catalytic converters, lead, and lead-acid batteries. Non-ferrous sellers show photo ID, are photographed and thumbprinted, and sign an ownership statement, as California law requires. The yard refuses rubber, wood, paint cans, closed containers, and anything containing PCBs, refrigerants, or mercury.

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CalWest Metal & e-Waste Buyers Compramos Metales Y Electronicos

29300 Pacific St Hayward CA 94544 USA

(510) 675-0701

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.1 (20 reviews)

CalWest Recycling is headquartered at its Pacific Street facility in Hayward, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Shenzhen, China. The company buys scrap metals, e-waste, and working electronics for resale: aluminum, copper, stainless, brass, wire, and radiators alongside computer electronics, integrated circuits, test equipment, telephone equipment, and surplus inventory. Electronics with precious metals go to gold extraction, and the company cites more than 30 years recovering precious metals from circuit boards, integrated circuits, and fuel cells. A shredding and grinding line destroys security-sensitive equipment with before and after photos and a certificate of destruction. Businesses arrange scrap pickup, and the Hayward office is open weekdays and closed on federal holidays.

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Fry's Metals

1845 W Winton Ave Hayward CA 94545 USA

(510) 276-4344

Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm · Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm · Sun Closed

3.9 (201 reviews)

Fry's Metals offers scrap metal recycling and various bottle recycling services in Hayward, CA. The site has been operational since 1928 and serves the surrounding areas with both drop-off and pick-up options.

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A-1 Hesperia Recycling Company, Inc.

16666 Spruce St Hesperia CA 92345 USA

(760) 949-4629

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3.5 (195 reviews)

A-1 Hesperia Recycling buys CRV bottles and cans, ferrous metal, nonferrous metal, and e-waste at 16666 Spruce Street, and it opens every day of the week with a truck scale that runs until shortly before close. Loads must be weighed or in line by closing time. California rules shape each sale. Sellers give a license plate number and valid ID, nonferrous sellers leave a thumbprint, and nonferrous payment waits three business days unless the seller holds a business or contractor license or qualifies as an exempt account through repeat visits. CRV loads face daily count and weight limits, and containers need a California redemption label for full value. The e-waste list excludes printers, scanners, photocopiers, keyboards, speakers, cameras, drones, medical equipment, and lighting.

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AIM Recycling

11099 G Avenue

(760) 947-3099

AIM Recycling on G Avenue in Hesperia buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including car bodies, appliances, and car batteries, and pays for materials. It also offers CRV redemption for bottles and cans.

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SA Recycling (Hesperia)

10651 E Avenue

(760) 947-5522

SA Recycling on E Avenue in Hesperia takes steel, iron, beams, rebar, tanks, water heaters, washers, dryers, and non-ferrous metals like copper, brass, bronze, and stainless steel.

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Triple S Metals

567 Exchange Court

925-443-3262

Mon to Fri 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Triple S Metals runs a scrap metal processing facility on Exchange Court in Livermore. It buys stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass and high-temperature alloys, plus demolition scrap, metal stampings and plumbing fixtures, and offers roll-off bins, flat beds and end dump trailers.

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Leyva Topline Recycling Center

5674 Cherry Ave Long Beach CA 90805 USA

(562) 373-6171

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

3.3 (132 reviews)

Leyva Topline Recycling Center is a site that has been operating for over 20 years, specializing in the recycling of various materials. They are dedicated to providing quality service and the best prices for recyclable items while maintaining professionalism in their operations.

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Active Recycling Co Inc

14300 Bessemer St Van Nuys CA 91401 USA

(818) 785-0600

Mon-Sun 6:30 AM – 4:45 PM

2.9 (20 reviews)

Neighborhood Recycling Center offers higher prices for scrap paper, metal, and plastic at three locations in Los Angeles: Central Los Angeles on 2000 West Slauson Ave, San Fernando Valley on 14300 Bessemer Street, and East Los Angeles on 5601 East Valley Blvd. The Central Los Angeles location is licensed to accept trash and green waste seven days a week and provides roll-off bin services for trash and recycling. Operating hours vary between locations, with Central Los Angeles open from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM, San Fernando Valley from 6:30 AM to 4:45 PM, and East Los Angeles from 6:30 AM to 4:45 PM. For rates and further information, visitors are encouraged to contact the center directly.

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SCV Recycling

14654 Raymer St Van Nuys CA 91405 USA

(818) 782-5050

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.9 (41 reviews)

SCV Recycling is a family-owned scrap metal and CRV center serving the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County for more than 16 years. Locations in Van Nuys and North Hollywood buy ferrous and nonferrous metals, beverage containers, and junk cars, with roll-off, end-dump, and flatbed services for commercial accounts. The Van Nuys yard is open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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El Toro Iron and Metal Recycling

19469 Rd 24

(559) 613-9833

Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 8am to 4pm, Sunday closed

El Toro Iron and Metal Recycling is a family-owned yard on Road 24 in Madera that buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal and pays the same day. It also runs a certified California CRV redemption program, rents roll-off bins for high-volume jobs, and recycles farm equipment for Central Valley growers. The yard serves individuals with a few recyclables and businesses with bulk loads, and belongs to the same family business as H Bros Ag, an agricultural services company.

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A&S Metals

2901 State Hwy 59 Merced CA 95348 USA

(209) 722-7527

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

3.7 (91 reviews)

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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A&s Metals-Modesto

1616 Angelo Way Modesto CA 95358 USA

(209) 537-4766

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

4.0 (41 reviews)

A S Metals is a full-service scrap metal recycling and demolition contractor located in Castroville, California. They offer recycling services for a variety of materials, including car bodies, appliances, batteries, and demolition materials. The company provides safe, efficient, and affordable demolition services for various projects, with recycling offered on all recyclable materials upon completion. A S Metals has been serving communities since 1969, offering beverage container recycling for CRV California Redemption Value and the highest scrap value. They also provide asbestos and lead abatement, on-site concrete aggregate crushing, equipment salvage, and decommissioning services. The center operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, serving areas such as Madera, Gilroy, Los Banos, Modesto, Salinas, Merced, and Watsonville. Customers can contact them for drop box services, pickup, or delivery, and payments are provided upfront in cash.

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Universal Service Recycling, Inc.

570 S 9th St Modesto CA 95351 USA

(209) 622-4040

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.6 (56 reviews)

Universal Service Recycling is a scrap metal yard and recycling buyer in Modesto, California that pays cash for recyclables and scrap. They buy California Redemption Value (CRV) recyclables including aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass, along with ferrous metals (steel, iron, and automobiles) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel). The company also sells processed materials such as shredded steel, heavy melt, bundles, cast iron, structural steel, and metal turnings to industrial buyers. Per the site, Universal Service Recycling operates five facilities serving ten counties.

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A & M Metals Inc. (Montebello)

1505 Washington Boulevard

(323) 722-9995

A & M Metals has recycled scrap as a family-owned and operated business since 1952, and its Montebello yard on Washington Boulevard serves Los Angeles County alongside the company's Santa Ana yard in Orange County. The yards buy aluminum (cans, siding, extrusions, and sheet), copper wire, pipe, and fittings, brass, steel, stainless steel, insulated copper wire, radiators, high-temperature alloys such as Inconel and Hastelloy, and California CRV aluminum cans. Sellers show a government photo ID for regulated materials like copper and catalytic converters. Pressurized tanks, sealed containers, and materials with hazardous chemicals face restrictions under California rules, so callers confirm a load before the trip.

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Sanchez Recycling (Moreno Valley)

22405 Goldencrest Dr

(714) 793-9934

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun closed

Moreno Valley branch of Sanchez Recycling that buys scrap metal and takes cans, plastic and glass. This location also accepts newspaper and white computer paper.

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Standard Iron & Metal Co

4525 San Leandro St Oakland CA 94601 USA

(510) 535-0222

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.1 (36 reviews)

Standard Iron & Metals has run its scrap yard on San Leandro Street in Oakland for more than thirty years, a short drive from the High Street exit off Highway 880. The yard buys non-ferrous and ferrous material: aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, zinc, tin products, high-temperature alloys, insulated copper and aluminum wire, electric motors, aircraft aluminum, CATV coax cable, and auto batteries, plus prepared and unprepared steel, plate, beams, pipe, angles, channel, borings, and cast iron. The company also takes on demolition and plant scrapping projects, responding to a project inquiry with an inspection and proposal. The yard is open weekdays and closes before 4 pm.

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Delta Scrap & Salvage

1371 Main St

925-754-1474

Delta Scrap & Salvage at 1371 Main St in Oakley appears in the Contra Costa County guide as a buyback recycling center. Call 925-754-1474 before visiting to verify what it buys.

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Main Street Fibers

608 E Main St Ontario CA 91761 USA

909-986-6310

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.9 (142 reviews)

Main Street Fibers is a recycling site located in Ontario, CA. They provide services for various materials including metals, paper, and plastics. The site is equipped with certified scales and offers collection services for businesses and individuals.

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Premises Metals Recycling

10802 Vernon Ave

(909) 465-1168

Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Sat 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, closed Sundays

Premises Metals Recycling buys aluminum cans, glass, plastic, bi-metal, and scrap metals including copper and aluminum at 10802 Vernon Ave. Staff unload vehicles at the curb, and the yard offers pick-up service and a posted rate for PET plastic bottles.

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Action Recycling - Orange

8642 N Olive Ave Orange CA 92865 USA

(714) 732-9253

Mon-Sat 8:00 – 11:45 AM · Sun 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM

4.3 (118 reviews)

OC Recycling operates multiple recycling locations in Southern California, providing services to the general public as well as commercial accounts. They specialize in various recyclable materials including CRV items, metals, and electronics.

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Rapid Recycle

5292 Pacheco Blvd Pacheco CA 94553 USA

(925) 671-8008

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (79 reviews)

Rapid Recycle has recycled electronics, appliances, and metal in Northern California since 2003 and runs a drop-off at its Pacheco Boulevard facility, open Tuesday through Saturday. The company works through its parent, Debri Tech, Inc., a California state-approved e-waste collector. Most items are free to drop off, including computers, laptops, printers, monitors, flat screen TVs, phones, cables, and all types of metal. Free data wiping comes with every computer and storage device. Plasma, DLP, and projection TVs and large appliances carry a fee. Rapid Recycle refuses tires, mattresses, paint, car batteries, asbestos, and medical waste. Residential and commercial pickups are scheduled online.

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Recycling Yard

1046 Palmetto Ave Pacifica CA 94044 USA

650.355.9000

Mon Closed · Tue 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (22 reviews)

The Pacifica Recycling Yard serves as a drop-off location for residential customers of Recology of the Coast. It accepts various items including appliances, electronics, and cardboard while providing guidelines for acceptable and unacceptable materials.

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Recycletown-Reuse-Recycling

500 Mecham Rd Petaluma CA 94952 USA

(707) 795-3660

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Sun Closed

3.1 (19 reviews)

The Central Disposal Site accepts scrap metal, cardboard, glass, metal and plastic containers, and newspaper. Adjacent Recycletown takes usable household goods, building materials, toys and clothing. Recycling/reuse open Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and listed holidays.

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Sanchez Recycling (Placentia)

2018 E Lakeview Loop

(714) 793-9934

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun closed

Placentia location of Sanchez Recycling that pays for scrap metal, cans, plastic and glass. It also takes newspaper and white computer paper.

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Pomona Scrap Metal Co

1432 E 1st St

(909) 623-1373

Pomona Scrap Metal operates as C&C Scrap Metal Inc. on East First Street, one of four yards the company runs across Ontario, Pomona, Hesperia, and Albuquerque. The Pomona yard buys and sells aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, and steel in sheets, bars, plates, and rounds. Intake also covers air-conditioning coils, batteries, radiators, insulated wire, lead, zinc, carbide, high-temperature alloys, and electronic scrap. Beyond buying metal, the yard handles cleanups, custom containers, machinery removal, truck body removal, excess inventories, and junked vehicles.

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AG Recycle Center

788 W Olive Ave Porterville CA 93257 USA

(559) 781-9481

Mon 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

3.9 (42 reviews)

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Recycling on Earth

1230 Olive St Ramona CA 92065 USA

(760) 789-9430

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (84 reviews)

Recycling on Earth buys CRV aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass, plus scrap metal including steel, iron, tin, copper, insulated wire, brass, and aluminum, at 1230 Olive Street in Ramona. The family-owned business reports more than 22 years in the field. Roll-off containers, on-site pickups, HVAC recycling, property cleanups, equipment hauling, and on-site demolition round out the service list. The crew travels to customers across San Diego County and runs emergency recycling pickups. Hours run Monday to Friday 8 to 4:45 and Saturday 8 to 2:45.

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Sims Metal Rancho Cordova

11320 Dismantle Court

916-636-7900

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4:00 PM; Sat 7:30 AM-11:30 AM

This yard sits just east of Mather Airport, off Recycle Road on Dismantle Court, and buys scrap from businesses and the general public. Non-ferrous and ferrous metal use separate entrances, steel and iron pay same-day cash, and staff provide forklift service for bulky items. The site is a state-certified appliance recycler and does not take electronics.

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TKO Recycling

11493 Folsom Blvd

Mon-Sat 7:30am-3:45pm (closed for lunch 11:30am-12:00pm); closed Sunday and major holidays

TKO Recycling is a scrap metal yard in Rancho Cordova serving the greater Sacramento area. They buy copper, brass, aluminum, ferrous metals, stainless steel, auto parts, engines, insulated wire, radiators, car wheels, electric motors, appliances, and more. Cash or check payment issued in 30 minutes or less.

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Action Metal Recycling

385 Pittsburg Ave

510-236-2488

Action Metal Recycling at 385 Pittsburg Ave in Richmond is a metal recycler listed for drop-off and buyback in the Contra Costa County recycling guide. Call 510-236-2488 for current prices.

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Action Metals Recycling

385 Pittsburg Ave Richmond CA 94801 USA

(510) 236-2488

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (56 reviews)

Action Metal Recycling opened in 1993 on Gertrude Street in Richmond and moved to its Pittsburg Avenue yard in 1994. It buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals from commercial clients and individual customers, and the staff speak Spanish. The yard runs a certified 40 foot weight scale open to the public for a fee. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon.

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REN Metal Salvage & Recycling

255 Parr Blvd

510-235-8021

REN Metal Salvage & Recycling operates from 255 Parr Blvd in Richmond and appears in the Contra Costa County guide as a buyback and drop-off metal recycler.

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Sims Hugo Neu

600 South 4th St

510-412-5300

Sims Hugo Neu at 600 South 4th St in Richmond is listed as a metal recycling buyback center in the Contra Costa County recycling guide.

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AAA Recycling

2810 Rubidoux Blvd Riverside CA 92509 USA

(951) 781-8046

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (109 reviews)

AAA Scrap Recycling offers recycling services for commercial, residential, and construction customers, with a Riverside location. The company advertises pricing for metals, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans and lists Riverside operating hours Monday through Saturday.

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Capital City Recycling

3185 Longview Dr.

(916) 334-3591

Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-2PM

Capital City Recycling is a drive-thru indoor public recycling center at 3185 Longview Dr. in Sacramento, CA, off I-80 and Watt Avenue. The facility has served Greater Sacramento since 2010 and accepts CRV bottles and cans, ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and other recyclables. Walk-in and bicycle traffic are not permitted.

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River City Waste Recycling

8940 Elder Creek Rd

(916) 383-5511

Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm (scales 8am-3:15pm), Sat 7am-2:30pm, Sun closed

River City Waste Recycling operates a drop-off yard at 8940 Elder Creek Rd in Sacramento, CA. Commercial and private customers can recycle CRV containers for cash on site, plus ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, appliances, auto parts, and junk cars with a title or junk slip. Clean concrete is free to dump, mixed loads are priced on site, and recycled 3/4 inch road base is sold for pickup or delivery.

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City Recycling Center - San Bernardino

836 Preston St San Bernardino CA 92410 USA

(909) 888-5700

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Sun CLOSED

3.9 (352 reviews)

City Recycling Center offers top-dollar payouts for recycling precious metals and other materials in San Bernardino and Colton, CA. They have over 20 years of experience in providing recycling services to both commercial and residential clients.

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Shoreway Environmental Center

333 Shoreway Rd

650-802-8355

Shoreway Environmental Center in San Carlos pairs a Public Recycling Center with a Transfer Station, and both open through Gate 1 on Shoreway Road. RethinkWaste runs the site, which receives waste and recyclables from the general public, contractors, and franchised collection vehicles serving its member agencies. Trailers haul the consolidated material to Ox Mountain Landfill and to recycling facilities for construction and demolition waste and organics. The Public Recycling Center takes residential drop-offs of batteries, cardboard, electronics, scrap metal, small appliances, paint, used motor oil, and antifreeze. The Transfer Station takes household and business solid waste, green waste, tires, concrete, clean fill dirt, and mixed demolition debris. Hazardous waste, aerosols, and sealed containers are refused.

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AIM Recycling San Diego

981 Heritage Rd San Diego CA 92154 USA

(619) 661-1148

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.7 (31 reviews)

AIM Recycling San Diego located at 981 Heritage Rd, San Diego, California 92154, USA, offers metal recycling services. They accept a variety of metals including steel, iron, copper, brass, aluminum, wire, household metals, batteries, and computer electronic waste. Conditional acceptance is provided for CRV materials, while certain items are prohibited. The center operates from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday, with weekend closures. Visitors should note the specific hours of operation and the list of accepted materials before planning a visit.

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Allan Co. Recycling

6733 Consolidated Wy San Diego CA 92121 USA

(858) 578-9300

Mon-Tue 7:00 – 9:00 AM · Wed 7:00 – 10:00 AM · Thu-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 7:00 – 11:30 AM · Sun Closed

4.1 (65 reviews)

The Consolidated Way plant in San Diego is an Allan Company material recovery facility and a State of California certified recycler and processor. The buyback takes CRV beverage containers, cardboard, paper, plastics, metals, and e-waste, and it serves local commercial accounts. Monday and Tuesday run 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Wednesday runs 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Thursday and Friday run 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday runs 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday is closed. Allan Company also operates a second San Diego buyback on Convoy Street. The 6733 Consolidated Way address is a separate facility.

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Time Recycling Center

412 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy San Diego CA 92113 USA

(619) 235-8182

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3.8 (191 reviews)

Time Recycling Center is a buy-back center at 412 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy, San Diego. It lists Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. hours. The operator accepts California CRV-eligible aluminum, plastic, and glass beverage containers and also buys select scrap metals; call about current metals, prices, and limits.

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Building Resources

701 Amador Street

415-285-7814

Building Resources at 701 Amador Street accepts scrap metal from San Francisco residents and businesses. The city's SF Recycles guide names it as a scrap metal drop-off option alongside the public dump and CIRCOSTA.

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CIRCOSTA Iron & Metal Co. Inc.

1801 Evans Ave

415.282.8568

CIRCOSTA Iron & Metal sits at 1801 Evans Ave in San Francisco and takes scrap metal from both residents and businesses. The SF Environment Department lists it as a vendor for broken pots, pans, and other small metal household items.

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Valley Auto Salvage Inc

1575 South State Street

(951) 925-0595

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday closed

Valley Auto Salvage Inc at 1575 South State Street in San Jacinto is a family-owned auto dismantler with over 50 years of experience in the Inland Empire. The yard sells tested used engines, transmissions, and body parts and purchases scrap vehicles with a 90-day warranty on most parts.

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Radius Recycling - San Jose

11665 Berryessa Rd San Jose CA 95133 USA

408-452-0777

Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 3:45 pm · Sat 8:00 am - 11:45 am · Sun Closed

3.9 (131 reviews)

Radius Recycling operates a metal recycling site in San Jose, California, specializing in both ferrous and nonferrous metals. The site provides competitive rates and convenient drop-off services for scrap metals and additional recycling solutions.

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Ranch Town Recycling Center Inc.

775 Lincoln Ave San Jose CA 95126 USA

408-292-3333

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

4.3 (447 reviews)

Non-ferrous scrap and California redemption containers are the buyback at Ranch Town Metal Recycling Center on Lincoln Avenue in San Jose. The center has bought scrap since 1996, including aluminum, copper pipe, insulated copper wire such as Cat 5 and Cat 6, stainless steel, brass, radiators, lead, and batteries. CRV plastic bottles, glass bottles, and aluminum cans are accepted when they arrive sorted. No appointment is required. Customers park in front and walk loads inside, and flatbed carts are available. Hours run Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday is closed, along with Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Memorial Day. Residents, schools, and businesses use the center, and businesses also drop off e-waste. Copper wire does not need to be stripped, and a government-issued ID is part of a copper sale.

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San Jose Metals, Inc.

1032 N 10th St San Jose CA 95112 USA

(408) 293-4032

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (151 reviews)

San Jose Metals is a scrap-metal and California CRV redemption business at 1032 N 10th St. Its website is the operator's current contact point; a local scrap-yard directory lists metal types and Monday–Saturday hours. Confirm item limits and hours with the yard before visiting.

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Alco Iron & Metal San Leandro

2140 Davis St.

510-562-1107

Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Alco Iron & Metal began on a quarter acre in San Leandro in 1953 and is still owned by the same family. The Davis Street yard buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap: steel, cast iron, car and truck engines, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, nickel, and lead-acid batteries. Individuals and businesses haul material in, and staff weigh, grade, and pay on site. Roll-off containers in 20, 30, 40, and 50 yard sizes and forklift bins go to customer sites for ongoing scrap. Alco also dismantles transformers, handles demolition, and sells and fabricates new metal. The yard refuses catalytic converters, airbags, fluorescent lights, refrigerants, and every battery except lead-acid. Weekday hours start at 7 a.m.

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D C Metals Inc

2399 Davis St San Leandro CA 94577 USA

(510) 569-2255

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.3 (35 reviews)

DC Metals, Inc. is a licensed scrap metal recycling facility located at 2399 Davis Street in San Leandro, CA 94577. The company is a California Certified Recycler (License No. RC14089) and a California Type-C Corporation, legally permitted to operate statewide. The yard accepts scrap metal and pays cash, operating Monday through Friday during daytime hours. As of the current posting, the facility is not accepting aluminum cans or CRV containers.

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Pacific Recycling - San Pablo

14301 San Pablo Ave San Pablo CA 94806 USA

(916) 588-0430

Mon 10 am - 3 pm · Tue-Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 10 am - 3 pm · Sun Closed

3.1 (58 reviews)

Pacific Recycling offers recycling services at multiple locations in California, including Galt, Orangevale, San Pablo, and Richmond. They accept a variety of materials and require customers to bring them pre-sorted and with valid identification.

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SA Recycling Terminal Island

901 New Dock St

310-221-4900

SA Recycling lists its Terminal Island scrap metal yard at 901 New Dock Street in San Pedro. Contact the yard to confirm accepted materials and current access.

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A & M Metals Inc. (Santa Ana)

2301 W 5th Street

714-547-6507

Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM, Sat 8:00 AM to 1:15 PM, closed Sun

A & M Metals is a family-owned scrap yard on W 5th Street in Santa Ana. The family business dates to 1952, and the Santa Ana facility opened in 2011. The yard buys aluminum, copper, brass, steel, stainless steel, insulated copper wire, radiators, and high-temperature alloys such as Inconel and Hastelloy, plus appliances and renovation scrap. Customers also redeem California CRV aluminum cans here. Sellers show a government photo ID for regulated materials such as copper, and staff inspect, sort, and weigh each load before paying. Pressurized tanks, sealed containers, and anything holding hazardous chemicals are turned away. A sister yard operates in Montebello, and the Santa Ana yard draws customers from across Orange County.

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Bruce Metal & Salvage

920 E. 6th St.

(714) 543-1300

Mon to Sun 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM

Bruce Metal & Salvage has run its Santa Ana yard on E. 6th St. since 1974 and buys copper, brass, aluminum, insulated copper wire, electric motors, stainless steel, iron and steel. The buy-back center is open seven days a week and also redeems CRV aluminum cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles.

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Sanchez Recycling (Santa Ana)

631 S Main St

(714) 793-9934

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun closed; closed for lunch 1-1:30pm

Santa Ana branch of Sanchez Recycling that buys scrap metal and redeems cans, plastic and glass. Closed Sundays and over the lunch half hour.

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Danny's Recycling Inc

1745 Walsh Ave Santa Clara CA 95050 USA

(408) 492-9033

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (252 reviews)

Danny Recycling Inc is a community recycling center that has served Santa Clara for over 30 years. The site focuses on various recyclable materials and offers support for local businesses in establishing their recycling programs.

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AIM Recycling Santa Fe Springs

13750 Imperial Hwy. Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA

562-921-9975

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.1 (344 reviews)

AIM Recycling Santa Fe Springs is a site that specializes in the recycling of various metals and electronic waste. It provides services for both individuals and businesses looking to safely dispose of recyclable materials.

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Santa Paula Recycling

17905 E Telegraph Rd Santa Paula CA 93060 USA

(805) 933-4400

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.9 (18 reviews)

Santa Paula Recycling is a reputable recycling center in Santa Paula, CA, offering cash refund recycling for cans and bottles, as well as scrap metal recycling for copper, brass, aluminum, and steel. They also provide roll-off services for recycling, demolition, and clean-up projects. The center emphasizes sustainability by diverting waste from landfills and conserving natural resources. They accept a variety of metals, including aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, and iron, offering competitive prices for materials. Santa Paula Recycling prioritizes customer service, providing tailored solutions and convenient pickup and drop-off options. The team is committed to safety and ensuring a positive experience for all visitors. Customers can contact them via phone, email, or a contact form on their website to schedule pickups or inquire about their services.

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Sonora Recycling

18647 Eagle Ridge Dr Sonora CA 95370 USA

(209) 536-4214

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

4.5 (100 reviews)

Sonora Recycling is a full-service recycling site accepting cardboard, paper, ferrous and nonferrous metals, CRV (bottle and cans), and plastic. It serves the Sonora community and surrounding areas.

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Zarc Recycling

26 S Linden Ave South San Francisco CA 94080 USA

(650) 871-7327

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (159 reviews)

Zarc Recycling's South San Francisco buyback yard is temporarily closed until 4/21/2025 for maintenance work, with normal business hours resuming on that date. The facility offers buyback services for non-ferrous metals like copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel, as well as ferrous metals such as scrap metal tin and HMS. Additionally, they provide CRV redemption for aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles, along with styrofoam recycling for EPS and XPS materials. Customers can also recycle business electronics like computers, printers, and monitors, as well as public electronics like TVs and DVD players. The center handles product equipment destruction for unsold inventory and older models, data destruction through hard drive wiping, battery recycling for lead acid, alkaline, and lithium-ion batteries, and appliance recycling for refrigerators, water heaters, and microwaves. They also offer services for office data center decommission planning, remarketing of new and used equipment, pickups using logistics trailers, flat beds, and end-dumps, and custom recycling solutions for customer needs. Visitors are advised to check the website for any schedule changes closer to the reopening date.

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San Diego County Metals & Recycling

3974 Spring Dr Spring Valley CA 91977 USA

(619) 741-9780

4.5 (116 reviews)

San Diego County Metals & Recycling in Spring Valley buys copper, brass, and aluminum at competitive prices. The yard at 3974 Spring Drive handles bottle and can recycling as well as metal loads from 10 pounds to 10 tons. Staff accept appliances such as old ovens without a dumping fee.

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Universal Service Recycling

3200 S El Dorado St Stockton CA 95206 USA

(209) 944-9555

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 – 11:30 AM · Sun Closed

4.1 (159 reviews)

Universal Service Recycling's Stockton yard at 3200 South El Dorado Street is one of five facilities the company runs across ten counties in California's Central Valley. Sellers can bring CRV items (aluminum cans at $1.70/lb, plastic bottles, glass), ferrous scrap (steel, iron, whole automobiles), and non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminum). The yard also sells processed steel (shredded, heavy melt, and bundles) plus cast iron, structural steel, and turnings. Call (209) 944-9555.

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Ecowaste Junk Removal

13241 Bradley Ave

8186596333

Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm, Sat: 7am-3pm, Sun: Closed

Licensed crews based on Bradley Avenue in Sylmar haul junk across the Santa Clarita Valley. The price follows how much of the truck a load fills. The crew loads it, hauls it, and sweeps, and payment is by credit card or Zelle. Ecowaste Junk Removal, an EWS company, also runs 10, 12, 25, and 40 yard roll-off dumpsters and books work with no contract. Garage, attic, shed, estate, and move-out cleanouts sit alongside remodel debris and yard waste. Job sites send drywall, lumber, tile, concrete, brick, scrap metal, flooring, boxes, and office furniture. Refused loads are hazardous materials and chemicals, paint, solvents, fuel, asbestos, medical and biohazard waste, propane tanks, pressurized cylinders, and any liquids. Towns served include Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Agua Dulce, and Acton.

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Recycle Strong

42396 Rio Nedo Rd

(951) 406-4978

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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Turlock Recycling

1020 S Walnut Rd Turlock CA 95380 USA

(209) 668-6060

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (69 reviews)

Turlock Recycling operates a Buy-Back Center in Turlock, California, open six days a week, excluding Sundays. They accept various recyclable commodities such as aluminum cans, scrap aluminum containers, glass and plastic bottles, newspaper, magazines, and cardboard. The center weighs, separates, processes, and ships out all recyclable materials received, with the ability to ship products throughout California and even as far as Hong Kong. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. They do not pay for magazines, steel cans, comingled plastics, or telephone books but accept them for recycling. Prices for CRV materials are subject to change, and visitors can contact them at 209-20668-6060 for more information.

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Standard Industries

1905 Lirio Ave Ventura CA 93004 USA

(805)-643-6669

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (81 reviews)

Standard Industries is based in Ventura, CA, specializing in scrap management and recycling services. They offer solutions for various materials, including metals, CRV, cardboard, and plastics, supporting eco-friendly practices and the local community.

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D Street Recycling

16444 D Street

(760) 243-0624

D Street Recycling pays for non-ferrous scrap such as aluminum, copper, brass, and auto batteries, and takes CRV glass, plastic, and cans. Call ahead for hours.

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Lee's Iron & Metal

1315 Lee Dr

760-724-1330

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

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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A & S Metals

1080 W Beach St Watsonville CA 95076 USA

(831) 722-3597

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

4.1 (113 reviews)

A & S Metals is a full-service scrap metal recycler and demolition contractor at 1080 West Beach Street in Watsonville, serving Santa Cruz County since 1969. They pay cash up front for scrap metal and buy beverage containers at full California Redemption Value (CRV). Accepted items include car bodies, appliances, batteries, demolition debris, and general scrap metal. Beyond the yard, A & S offers on-site concrete aggregate crushing, equipment salvage and decommissioning, and asbestos and lead abatement for demolition projects along the Central Coast. The Watsonville location is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the company runs additional yards elsewhere in California, including Salinas, Gilroy, Castroville, Merced, Modesto, Los Banos, and Madera.

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