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Recycling Centers in Oakland, CA

16 of the 40 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Oakland 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. Cobarruvias Appliance

    761 Douglas Ave, Oakland, CA 94603

    Mon–Fri 6am–4pm

    Buys scrap metal
  2. National Recycling Corporation

    1312 Kirkham St, Oakland, CA 94607-2257

    Buys scrap metal
  3. Bee Green Recycling & Supply

    725 Julie Ann Way, Oakland, CA 94621

  4. CASS

    2730 Peralta St, Oakland, CA 94607

  5. Red Fox Resources

    4055 Linden St, Oakland, CA 94608

  6. The Mattress Guy

    1266 28th St, Oakland, CA 94608

  7. Worldwide Green Resource Inc

    9315 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94603-1239

  8. Independent Recycling and Hauling Services

    9039 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94603

  9. Recology

    520 3rd St, Oakland, CA 94607-3501

  10. Universal Waste Management

    721 37th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601-3319

  11. The Reuse People

    9235 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94603-1237

  12. Ccy Inc

    2505 Poplar St, Oakland, CA 94607-2413

  13. Direct Recycling Inc

    9957 Medford Ave Ste 15, Oakland, CA 94603-2366

  14. United Intermodal

    1195 Middle Harbor Rd, Oakland, CA 94607-1814

  15. East Bay Recycling

    1221 3rd St, Oakland, CA 94607-1801

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.