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Recycling Centers in Chula Vista, CA

14 of the 84 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Chula Vista are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Mike's Recycling

    3151 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911

    Buys scrap metal
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  2. South Bay Recycling

    2560 Main St Suite B, Chula Vista, CA 91911

    Buys scrap metal
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  3. C4S Recycling

    1664 Industrial Blvd, Chula Vista, CA 91911-3922

    Buys scrap metal
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  4. VP Recycling Materials Inc

    850 Energy Way, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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  5. Riley Recycling

    2817 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911-4803

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  6. AAA Foreign Auto Recycling

    1756 Sage Tree Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91913

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  7. Reclaimed Aggregates

    855 Energy Way, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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  8. Amswede Recycling

    149 Reed Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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  9. Main Street Recycling

    1751 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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  10. Ponce recycling

    780 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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  11. Mike's Recycling - Chula Vista

    3151 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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  12. Main Street Recycling

    1778 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911-4812

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  13. Ponce Recycling

    1320 E 30th St, Chula Vista, CA 91950

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  14. Baja Recycling Inc.

    809 Bowsprit Rd Ste 205, Chula Vista, CA 91914-4527

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Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.