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Recycling Centers in San Francisco, CA

11 of the 40 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in San Francisco 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. Forerunner Computer Recycling San Francisco (not A Drop Off Location)

    350 Townsend St # 798, San Francisco, CA 94107-1697

    Buys scrap metalFree towing
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  2. GreenCitizen Inc

    590 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105

    Mon–Fri, 10 AM–6 PM

    Buys scrap metal
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  3. I Got E-waste

    4 Embarcadero Ctr Ste 1400, San Francisco, CA 94111-4164

    Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

    Buys scrap metal
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  4. Sfr Recovery Inc

    2401 Ingalls St, San Francisco, CA 94124-3607

    Buys scrap metal
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  5. Our Planet Recycling S.F.

    445 Bayshore Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94124

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  6. Bayview Greenwaste Management

    1300 Carroll Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124-3611

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  7. Biofuel Recycling

    5758 Geary Blvd # 241, San Francisco, CA 94121

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  8. eWasteSF

    2915 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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  9. Recology's Recycle Central

    Pier 96, San Francisco, CA 94124

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  10. E-Waste360

    205 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

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  11. Reusability

    1089 Quesada Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124-3436

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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.