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Scrap Metal Recycling in Watsonville, CA

Metal goes in its own pile at the Watsonville drop-off center, where it is listed as a free recycle item for residents.

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2 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Watsonville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WatsonvilleNo 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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  2. Watsonville Waste & Recycling Drop-Off CenterDrop-off · 320 Harvest Drive, WatsonvilleWatsonville residentsA detail isn’t confirmedFree
    Where

    320 Harvest Drive
    Watsonville, CA 95076

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Sundays, Mondays and city holidays

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Watsonville residents within city limits only; address verification required; cover loads with a tarp.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (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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California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Watsonville: Waste & Recycling Drop-Off Center and Bulky, Hazardous, Medical Wastes (opens in new tab) · City of Watsonville
    • The drop-off center is open to Watsonville residents living within city limits; address verification is required, and loads must be tarped. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city asks residents to separate loads into categories including tires, mattresses, electronic waste, metal, HHW and recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste is accepted free at 320 Harvest Drive for Watsonville residents and small businesses only (15 gallons / 125 lbs per trip). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Watsonville: Waste & Recycle Center Disposal User Fees 2024-2025 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Watsonville
    • The fee flyer lists free recycle items including metal bed frames, bicycles, cardboard, exercise machines, batteries and mattresses, and free e-waste such as computers, monitors and televisions. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • 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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