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.
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Ses Secure E-waste Solutions
8810 Rehco Rd Ste C, San Diego, CA 92121-3262
Mon–Fri 7am–3:30pm
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Cactus Recycling
2225 Avenida Costa Este, San Diego, CA 92154-6238
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Allan Co. Recycling
6733 Consolidated Wy, San Diego, CA 92121
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SD Recycling Depot
Behind Minit Mart Liquor, 2351 Ulric St, San Diego, CA 92111
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Time Recycling Center
412 Cesar E Chavez Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92113-1113
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American Recycling
4070 Home Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
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SA Recycling - San Diego Main St
1211 S 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92113-3716
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Avritek
650 Gateway Center Way Ste I, San Diego, CA 92102-4547
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ecoATM
7007 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
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One Earth Recycling
4953 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
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Southgate Recycling
10025 Siempre Viva Rd, San Diego, CA 92154-7293
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Terra Electronic Recycling - Terra E-Waste
7838 Convoy Ct, San Diego, CA 92111
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ecoATM
4545 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
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San Diego E-Waste
4901 Morena Blvd #908, San Diego, CA 92117
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Envirogreen Electronic Recycling Services
8440 Production Ave, San Diego, CA 92121-2203
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Allan Company
5165 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
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AIM Recycling San Diego
981 Heritage Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
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ecoATM
8310 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126
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Recycle San Diego Inc
8222 Ronson Rd, San Diego, CA 92111
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Sa Recycling
3055 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113-1412
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San Diego CRV Center
857 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92102
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Update Green Electronics Recycling Center
7887 Dunbrook Rd Ste C, San Diego, CA 92126-4382
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All Green Electronics Recycling
402 W Broadway Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92101-3554
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Cellular Distribution Strategies
6370 Lusk Blvd Ste F102, San Diego, CA 92121-2754
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STS Electronic Recycling
402 W Broadway Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101
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Computers 2 Sd Kids
8324 Miramar Mall, San Diego, CA 92121-2520
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Ims Recycling Services Inc
2740 Boston Ave, San Diego, CA 92113-3708
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4s Ranch Water Reclamation Facility
16595 Dove Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-3486
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California Green Recycling
7150 Siempre Viva Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
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Dynamic Recycling
3005 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
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Dynamic Recycling
1461 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
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Pacific Tire Recyclers
552 Alta Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
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Quiroz Recycling
8514 Mast Blvd B, San Diego, CA 92071
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Pirate Auto Dismantling
1060 Heritage Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
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San Diego Fibres Corp
4040 Lockridge St, San Diego, CA 92102
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Miramar Greenery
5180 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
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California Auto Recycling
6469 Datsun St, San Diego, CA 92154-5630
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Dynamic Worldwide Trading
3005 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113-2541
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J & S Recycling
3560 Ashford St, San Diego, CA 92111-4311
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3 Amigos Recycling
1098 Cardiff St, San Diego, CA 92114
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Coronado Ave CRV Center
Coronado Village Shopping Center, Behind NorthGate Market, San Diego, CA 92154
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Cph Recycling Industries
6400 Datsun St, San Diego, CA 92154-5618
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Express Recovery Systems Inc
524 W Calle Primera, San Diego, CA 92173-2807
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- Sacramento38
- Bakersfield28
- San Jose26
- Fresno20
- Santa Ana19
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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.