Metal recyclerPartly verified
EKCO Metals — San Diego
2846 Commercial St, San Diego 92113 · Ekco Metals
Barrio Logan scrap buyer since 1966: copper, aluminum, stainless, brass, iron and steel. Offers bin pick-up service.
What it takes
- Metal
| 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 | YesPays by weight |
| Drywall | NoNo |
| Roofing (shingles, tile) | NoNo |
| Mattresses | NoNo |
| Appliances | Call firstCall first |
| Tires | NoNo |
| E-waste | NoNo |
| Paint and household hazardous waste | NoNo |
| Treated wood | NoNo |
| Asbestos | NoNo |
1 material is marked Call first because the operator does not publish an answer or its pages disagree.
Not accepted: Not published — call
Rates
Market prices — call. Checked .
C&D diversion credit: City of SD certified source-separated site for metal.
Rules at the gate
- Buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from the public.
Heads up
- Appliance/refrigerant policy and ID rules not stated.
Sources
Partly verified. Some details checked against the operator's pages on October 15, 2026; others could not be confirmed. Call before you haul.
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Straight-line distance, not driving miles.
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