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Where to dump scrap metal in California

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These facilities list this item as accepted, accepted with a fee, or limited. Item fees may be added to normal load charges.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓

Scrap yards may pay you for metal. Dumps often take it free.

Within each county, free and lower listed item prices come first. Check resident eligibility before choosing a free option.

Badlands Landfill ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · Moreno Valley
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Lamb Canyon Landfill ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · Beaumont
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Maxwell Transfer Station ↗
Item price: call to confirm
Open to the public · Maxwell
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North Area Recovery Station ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · North Highlands
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Johnson Canyon Landfill & Recycling Center ↗
Normal load fee applies
Access: call to confirm · Gonzales
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Wilseyville Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Wilseyville
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Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.