Scrap Metal Recycling in Ukiah, CA

Scrap metal is accepted at no charge at the Ukiah Valley Transfer Station.

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

2 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Ukiah

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · UkiahNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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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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Ukiah Valley Transfer Station & Recycling Center (3151 Taylor Drive)County service · Mendocino CountyMendocino County residentsFree
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Transfer station and recycling center at 3151 Taylor Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482, open Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (707-234-6400). Takes TVs and electronics, household and car batteries, latex paint, scrap metal, cardboard and clean non-foam mattresses at no charge; furniture, tires and appliances for a fee. Self-haulers from the Ukiah Valley, Boonville, Hopland, Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Philo and Comptche may use it.
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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

C&S Waste Solutions: Ukiah Transfer Station & Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · C&S Waste Solutions
- Accepted at no charge: scrap metal, cardboard, TVs and electronics, car and household batteries, latex paint, and clean dry non-foam mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Ukiah: Solid Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Ukiah
- Self-haulers from Boonville, Hopland, Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Philo, Comptche and the Ukiah Valley (Calpella to Burke Hill) may use the Ukiah Valley Transfer Station. 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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