San Jacinto Recycling Center — Since 1992

What We Recycle in
San Jacinto, CA

Scrap Metal, Vehicle Batteries, Appliances & Commercial Materials

San Jacinto Recycling Center accepts a range of approved recyclable materials from residents, contractors and businesses. Our team helps with unloading approved materials at the yard, making recycling as straightforward as possible.

Scrap Metal Is Accepted — No Cash Payout

San Jacinto Recycling Center accepts approved scrap metal for recycling but does not currently purchase or pay for scrap metal.

CRV Recycling Is No Longer Available

We no longer accept CRV beverage containers for California Redemption Value recycling.

Accepted Materials

Materials We Accept for Recycling

Acceptance can depend on the material, condition and current facility requirements. Call ahead if you're unsure about a particular item.

Sorted scrap metal including copper and aluminum
Scrap Metal

Approved Metals

We accept a variety of recyclable metals from residential, commercial and industrial customers.

  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Steel
  • Iron
  • Brass
  • Other approved metal items
Scrap Metal Recycling
Vehicle batteries prepared for recycling
Vehicle Batteries

Battery Recycling

We accept approved vehicle batteries from a variety of personal, recreational and commercial vehicles.

  • Automobile batteries
  • Truck batteries
  • Motorcycle batteries
  • RV batteries
  • Boat and marine batteries
  • Heavy equipment batteries
Call About Batteries
Appliances staged for recycling
Appliances

Metal Appliances

Certain household and commercial appliances containing recyclable metal may be accepted.

  • Washers
  • Dryers
  • Water heaters
  • Other approved metal appliances

Appliances containing refrigerants or hazardous components may require special handling and may not be accepted. Please call before bringing those items.

Call About Appliances
Commercial load of recyclable metal
Commercial & Industrial

Larger Recycling Loads

Contractors, property managers, tradespeople and businesses can bring larger quantities of approved recyclable material.

  • Construction scrap metal
  • Renovation and cleanout metal
  • Industrial metal materials
  • Equipment and machinery scrap where approved
  • Commercial appliance and battery loads
Commercial Recycling
Scrap Metal Recycling

Common Metals We Accept

Scrap metal is one of the primary materials accepted at San Jacinto Recycling Center.

Bring approved metal to our W. Esplanade Avenue facility and our staff can assist with unloading. Separating different metal types before arrival can help make the process faster.

Copper Wire, tubing and other approved copper scrap.
Aluminum Sheet, siding, extrusions and other aluminum scrap.
Steel Approved structural, sheet and general steel scrap.
Iron Approved ferrous and cast-iron materials.
Brass Fittings, fixtures and other approved brass scrap.
Other Metals Call ahead to confirm unusual or specialty materials.
Copper and aluminum scrap metal at San Jacinto Recycling Center
Before You Arrive

Help Make Your Visit Faster

A little preparation can make unloading and material evaluation easier when you arrive at the yard.

1

Separate Materials

Sort different metal types, batteries and appliances separately whenever practical.

2

Remove Trash & Attachments

Remove unrelated trash, wood, hoses or other non-recyclable attachments when possible.

3

Call About Unusual Items

If you're unsure whether we accept a particular item, call 951-654-1399 before making the trip.

Commercial Recycling

Have a Larger Load?

San Jacinto Recycling Center works with contractors, property managers, tradespeople and businesses bringing larger quantities of approved scrap metal and recyclable materials.

If you're planning a larger truck or trailer load, call ahead so we can discuss the material and help make your visit as efficient as possible.

Common Questions

Recycling Questions

What materials do you accept?

We accept approved scrap metal including copper, aluminum, steel, iron and brass, as well as approved vehicle batteries, certain appliances and commercial or industrial recyclable metal materials.

Do you pay for scrap metal?

No. San Jacinto Recycling Center currently accepts approved scrap metal for recycling but does not purchase or pay for scrap metal.

Do you still accept CRV cans and bottles?

No. CRV beverage-container recycling is no longer offered at San Jacinto Recycling Center.

Do you accept appliances?

Certain appliances containing recyclable metal may be accepted. Appliances containing refrigerants or hazardous components may require special handling, so please call before bringing them.

Can businesses and contractors bring larger loads?

Yes. We work with contractors, property managers, tradespeople and businesses bringing approved larger recycling loads. Calling ahead is recommended.

Do you help unload materials?

Yes. Our staff assists customers with unloading approved recyclable materials at the yard.

Visit the Yard

Bring Your Recyclables to San Jacinto

We're located on W. Esplanade Avenue between State Street and the railroad tracks.

San Jacinto Recycling Center
658 W. Esplanade Ave.
San Jacinto, CA 92583

951-654-1399
San Jacinto Recycling Center on W. Esplanade Avenue