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Scrap Metal Recycling in Davis, CA

Scrap metal goes in the 24/7 bins at the Davis Recycling Center or out with your yearly bulky voucher load.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Davis

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DavisNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your scrap metal and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Recology Davis Recycling CenterDrop-off · 2727 Second Street, DavisCost not listed
    Where

    2727 Second Street
    Davis, CA 95618

    Hours

    Drop-off bins 24/7; buy-back hours Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Davis Bulky Waste Voucher (one free load to Yolo County Landfill)Pickup service · DavisDavis residentsFree
    How it works

    Each City of Davis household gets one Recology voucher a year (mailed in late April; valid May 1–October 31 in 2026) for one free load, up to a full-size pickup bed, at the Yolo County Landfill, 44090 County Road 28H, Woodland.

    Cost & rules
    • One voucher per Davis household per year; bring it with proof of residency; no business waste.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Recology Davis curbside bulky item pickup (fee)Pickup service · DavisDavis residentsFees apply
    How it works

    Recology Davis picks up bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, scrap metal and cardboard at the curb for a collection and hauling fee; call 530-756-4646 for rates. No curbside appliance pickup.

    Cost & rules
    • Call Recology Davis at 530-756-4646 for rates and to schedule.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
  2. Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recology Davis: Bulky Item Drop Off for Davis and Yolo County (opens in new tab) · Recology Davis
    • Recology Davis offers curbside bulky item pickup to residents and businesses for a collection and hauling fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted bulky items include furniture, mattresses, plumbing fixtures, scrap metal, wood scraps, textiles and empty cardboard boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recology Davis: Davis Bulky Waste Voucher (2026) (opens in new tab) · Recology Davis
    • One voucher per City of Davis household is a ticket for a free load of waste at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents must bring the voucher and proof of residency; maximum one pickup bed, van or small trailer; no commercial haulers or business materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include appliances, electronic waste, furniture, mattresses, scrap metal and up to 9 tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recology Davis: Davis Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Recology Davis
    • The Recology Davis Recycling Center is at 2727 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618; 530-756-4646. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling drop-off is open 24/7 for items including cardboard and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • California Public Resources Code section 42170 (major appliances and metallic discards) (opens in new tab) · California Legislative Information
    • Solid waste facilities may not accept for disposal any major appliance, vehicle or other metallic discard with enough metal to be economically feasible to salvage. Checked October 26, 2026.

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