Scrap Metal Recycling in Yuba City, CA

Recology Yuba-Sutter bulky pickups accept metal items, including scrap metal.

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Official sources disagree on these details. We show what each source says; confirm with the operator before you go.

Recology's own page says residential customers may schedule two free curbside pickups each calendar year (the RWMA page says four). (Recology Yuba-Sutter: Bulky Items (opens in new tab))
Yuba City single-family customers get four free bulky item collections per year, by advance registration, up to five items each. (Regional Waste Management Authority: Refuse Collection, Public Facilities, Mattresses & Carpets (opens in new tab))

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

2 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Yuba City

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Yuba CityNo 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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Yuba City bulky item collection (Recology Yuba-Sutter)Pickup service · Yuba CityYuba City residentsSources disagree on a detailFree
How it works
Recology Yuba-Sutter picks up bulky items from Yuba City single-family customers by advance registration, up to five items per collection; the RWMA lists four free collections a year (Recology's page says two). Each free collection can instead be used as a free transfer station pass. Call (530) 743-6933.
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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

Recology Yuba-Sutter: Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · Recology Yuba-Sutter
- Recology Yuba-Sutter bulky pickups accept appliances, electronics, mattresses, furniture and metal items including scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recology's own page says residential customers may schedule two free curbside pickups each calendar year (the RWMA page says four). Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
Regional Waste Management Authority: Refuse Collection, Public Facilities, Mattresses & Carpets (opens in new tab) · Yuba-Sutter Regional Waste Management Authority
- Yuba City single-family customers get four free bulky item collections per year, by advance registration, up to five items each. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- Multi-family and commercial customers can get bulky item collection for a fee. 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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