Los Angeles

Where to dispose of scrap metal in Los Angeles

3 confirmed places within 25 miles of Los Angeles take scrap metal. The closest is Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility in City of Industry, about 11 mi away, with conditions.

Places that take scrap metal

• Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility

  Transfer station · City of Industry · 11 mi from Los Angeles

  Accepted with conditions

  Directions562-908-4288

• Olinda Alpha Landfill

  Landfill · Brea · 24 mi from Los Angeles

  Accepted

  Directions

• Sunshine Canyon Landfill

  Landfill · Sylmar · 25 mi from Los Angeles

  Accepted

  Directions

Permitted nearby, not confirmed

On CalRecycle's permit list for scrap metal but public drop-off isn't confirmed; call first: Construction and Demolition Recycling (8.0 mi), American Waste Transfer Station (11 mi), Greencycle (14 mi), American Industrial Services, Inc. (14 mi), Americas Recycling Company (ARC4-CDI) (14 mi), America's Recycling Company MRF and Transfer Station (14 mi).

Good to know

Scrap metal has value, so private scrap yards typically accept it for free or pay by weight. Landfills also accept it but usually charge. More about scrap metal disposal.

Scrap metal disposal near Los Angeles

• Glendale
• Long Beach
• Anaheim
• Santa Ana
• Huntington Beach
• Ontario

Other things to get rid of in Los Angeles

• Concrete
• Dirt & soil
• Construction debris
• Mattresses
• Furniture
• Appliances
• TVs & electronics
• Tires

Distances are straight-line from the center of Los Angeles. Hours and fees change; call before you go.