Metal recyclerVerified
Allan Company Miramar Recycling Center (City of San Diego)
5165 Convoy St, San Diego 92111 · Allan Company for the City of San Diego
City recycling center at the Miramar Landfill entrance — the go-to for problem items pulled from loads: appliances, small tires, TVs, electronics and metal.
What it takes
- Metal
- Appliances
- Tires
- 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 | YesScrap value for some metals |
| Drywall | NoNo |
| Roofing (shingles, tile) | NoNo |
| Mattresses | NoNo |
| Appliances | Yes$12 each; $25 w/ refrigerant |
| Tires | Yes$7 each (18 in and under) |
| E-waste | YesTVs free; small items $0.25/lb |
| Paint and household hazardous waste | NoNo |
| Treated wood | NoNo |
| Asbestos | NoNo |
Not accepted: Not published — call
Rates
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fridges, freezers, A/C and other CFC appliances | $25 each |
| Stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters | $12 each |
| Tires, 18 in and under, no rims | $7 each |
| Small electronics (1–49 lb) | $0.25/lb |
| TVs, monitors, laptops, CPUs | Free |
Current City web prices. Ferrous items (BBQs, wrought iron) taken as donation. Checked .
C&D diversion credit: City of SD certified source-separated site for cardboard and metal.
Rules at the gate
- CRV daily limits: 100 lb aluminum, 100 lb plastic, 1,000 lb glass.
- Used residential cooking oil up to 30 quarts.
- Also takes cardboard, paper, glass and plastics.
Heads up
- Whether contractor quantities of appliances or tires are accepted is not stated — call (858) 268-8971.
Tip: Drop appliances, small tires and TVs here before crossing the Miramar scale — the landfill refuses them.
Sources
- [1]City of San Diego — Miramar Recycling Center
- [2]Allan Company — Locations
- [3]City of SD 2026 Certified C&D Facility Directory
Verified. Hours, rules and rates checked against the operator's own pages on October 15, 2026.
Nearby in San Diego County
Straight-line distance, not driving miles.
- SD City HHW (Miramar)Household hazardous waste · San Diego · 0.0 mi
- Miramar GreeneryGreen waste / organics · San Diego (Miramar) · 0.0 mi
- Miramar LandfillLandfill · San Diego · 0.0 mi
- MM Miramar RecycleConcrete and soil (inert) · San Diego (Miramar) · 2.3 mi
- Allan Co. ConsolidatedMetal recycler · San Diego (Miramar/Sorrento) · 3.0 mi
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