Scrap Metal Recycling in Oroville, CA

Scrap metal can be dropped off at the Recology transfer station in Oroville.

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

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Recology Butte Colusa Counties Transfer Station (Oroville)Drop-off · 2720 South Fifth Avenue, OrovilleOpen to everyoneCost not listed
Where
2720 South Fifth Avenue
Oroville, CA 95965
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; HHW 1st and 3rd Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
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Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (Butte County)County service · Butte CountyOpen to everyone$3.50
How it works
County landfill and recycling facility at 1023 Neal Road, Paradise, CA 95969, open daily 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; 530-345-4917. Cash, local checks and credit cards (no debit). Gate fees effective July 1, 2026: residential mattresses and box springs $0, TVs and small e-waste $0, appliances $6, Freon units $15, tires from $4.
Cost & rules
Fees
Scrap metal, per ton $3.50
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Fees
Scrap metal, per ton	$3.50

Before you go

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

More about scrap metal

California rules

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. Source: California Public Resources Code section 42170 (major appliances and metallic discards) (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)

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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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Recology Butte Colusa (Oroville): Transfer Station & Office (opens in new tab) · Recology Butte Colusa Counties
- The transfer station accepts e-waste, hazardous waste, appliances, scrap metal, mattresses, carpet and tires among other materials; fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recology Butte Colusa Counties: Oroville Residential Recycle Guide 2024 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Recology Butte Colusa Counties
- The Oroville Transfer Station is a public drop-off location. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recology Butte Colusa (Oroville): Electronic & Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · Recology Butte Colusa Counties
- HHW disposal is free to Recology Butte Colusa Counties residential customers with proof of residency such as a utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility (Butte County) (opens in new tab) · Butte County Public Works
- The Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility is open to the public at 1023 Neal Road, Paradise, CA 95969, Monday–Sunday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility gate fees, effective July 1, 2026 (Butte County Master Fee Schedule) (opens in new tab) · Butte County Public Works · effective July 1, 2026
- Scrap metal is $3.50 per ton; the minimum charge for garbage is $14.00 per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Neal Road gate fees are effective July 1, 2026. 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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