Metal recyclerVerified
SA Recycling Santa Ana
1804 W 5th St, Santa Ana 92703 · SA Recycling LLC
Central-OC SA scrap yard off the 22 and a Certified Appliance Recycler. Buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal, rebar, beams and appliances, including refrigerators.
What it takes
- Metal
- Appliances
- E-waste (limited)
| 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 — prices vary daily |
| Drywall | NoNo |
| Roofing (shingles, tile) | NoNo |
| Mattresses | NoNo |
| Appliances | YesPaid as scrap |
| Tires | NoNo |
| E-waste | LimitedSmall electricals only |
| Paint and household hazardous waste | NoNo |
| Treated wood | NoNo |
| Asbestos | NoNo |
Not accepted: Wood, plastic, glass, trash, concrete, carpet, liquids, closed/pressurized tanks, PCB ballasts, mercury lamps, asbestos, oil, fuel, antifreeze
Rates
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Scrap metal (buy prices) | Varies daily — call |
The yard pays you; no tipping fee. Call for current prices. Checked .
C&D diversion credit: Laguna Beach lists SA as an approved metal recycler; confirm with your city that scale tickets count.
Rules at the gate
- Bring photo ID; the yard records your plate (and trailer) and you sign each sale.
- Pressurized tanks only with stems removed and opened (punctured, drilled or cut).
- Drain all fluids first.
- New construction materials may be refused without a contract or letter of authorization.
- Takes refrigerators, freezers, A/C, water heaters, washers, dryers, stoves (Certified Appliance Recycler).
Heads up
- Whether a mixed-metal roll-off or crane-bag dump is graded on site or must be pre-sorted is unconfirmed.
Tip: Central OC yard off the 22 (Bristol or Fairview exit).
Sources
- [1]SA Recycling Santa Ana yard page
- [2]SA Recycling – Prohibited Materials
- [3]SA Recycling – FAQ
- [4]SA Recycling – Appliance Recycling
Verified. Hours, rules and rates checked against the operator's own pages on October 15, 2026.
Nearby in Orange County
Straight-line distance, not driving miles.
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