Metal recyclerPartly verified
OC Recycling – Santa Ana
1601 E Edinger Ave, Santa Ana 92705 · OC Recycling, Inc.
Santa Ana recycler open 7 days. Buys copper, aluminum, brass and steel; takes refrigerators and is a CalRecycle-approved collector for TVs, monitors and computers.
What it takes
- Metal
- Appliances
- E-waste
| Material | Status |
|---|---|
| Trash (household and commercial) | NoNo |
| Mixed C&D / remodel debris | NoNo |
| Concrete and asphalt | NoNo |
| Dirt and soil | NoNo |
| Brick, block and rock | NoNo |
| Green waste | NoNo |
| Clean wood and pallets | NoNo |
| Scrap metal | YesBuys scrap — call |
| Drywall | NoNo |
| Roofing (shingles, tile) | NoNo |
| Mattresses | NoNo |
| Appliances | YesYes — call for rate |
| Tires | NoNo |
| E-waste | YesYes — call for rate |
| Paint and household hazardous waste | NoNo |
| Treated wood | NoNo |
| Asbestos | NoNo |
Not accepted: Prohibited list not published — call
Rates
The yard pays you; call for prices. Checked .
C&D diversion credit: On OCWR (cardboard, metals, appliances, rebar) and Laguna Beach approved lists.
Rules at the gate
- Call (714) 732-9253 for items not listed.
- Commercial programs and pickup available.
Heads up
- Whether refrigerators are taken from haulers, and any refrigerant fee, is unconfirmed.
- OCWR list gives (714) 973-2267. Branches (Orange, Costa Mesa, HB): bulky scrap unconfirmed.
Tip: Only yard found open Sundays — one stop for metal, refrigerators and TVs/monitors from cleanouts.
Sources
- [1]OC Recycling – home page
- [2]CalRecycle CEW directory – OC Recycling
- [3]OCWR C&D Approved Facilities (9/26/2025)
- [4]Laguna Beach Approved Facilities (rev. 10/29/25)
Partly verified. Some details checked against the operator's pages on October 15, 2026; others could not be confirmed. Call before you haul.
Nearby in Orange County
Straight-line distance, not driving miles.
Rather not haul it yourself?
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