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Recycling Centers in Irvine, CA

10 of the 44 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Irvine 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. Irvine Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

    6411 Oak Cyn, Irvine, CA 92618-5202

    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

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  2. Green Tree Electronic Recycling

    15540 Rockfield Blvd Ste C, Irvine, CA 92618

    Mon–Fri, 9:00am–5:00pm

    Free towing
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  3. Greenpath

    92 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA 92606

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  4. Living Green Recycling

    15500 Rockfield Blvd Ste A110, Irvine, CA 92618-2724

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  5. Sunset Fibre Industries

    16182 Construction Cir W, Irvine, CA 92606

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  6. Bionet

    5402 Walnut Ave, Irvine, CA 92604-2513

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  7. Go Green Ewaste Recyclers

    9272 Jeronimo Rd Ste 103, Irvine, CA 92618

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  8. OCE-Waste Recycle

    2182 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606

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  9. Device Recycling

    2222 Michelson Dr #236, Irvine, CA 92612

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  10. Luxury Recycling Group

    17751 Sky Park Cir, Irvine, CA 92614-6115

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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.