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3 locations from 9 recycling listings in El Cajon.
Scrap yards and metal recyclers that buy or accept copper, aluminum, steel, brass, and other metals. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Scrap Yards in El Cajon
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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Scrap Yards in El Cajon: FAQ
Do scrap yards in El Cajon, CA pay cash?
Many states restrict cash payment for scrap metal, especially copper and catalytic converters, and require a photo ID and a waiting period. Expect a check or electronic payment at some yards. Call ahead to confirm how a yard pays.
What do I need to bring to sell scrap metal?
Bring a valid government photo ID. Many states also require a vehicle plate number and, for some items, proof of ownership. Separate metals by type before you go, since mixed loads are paid at the lowest grade.
How are scrap prices set in El Cajon, CA?
Yards price scrap by the pound or ton, based on commodity markets such as COMEX copper, minus their processing costs. Prices change daily, so call two or three yards before selling a large load.