Scrap Metal Recycling in Atascadero, CA

Separated scrap metal is taken free during WM's yearly drop-off week for Atascadero residential customers.

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

2 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Atascadero

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AtascaderoNo 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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WM Atascadero residential free waste drop-off weekPickup service · AtascaderoAtascadero residentsFree
How it works
Yearly week-long free waste drop-off for Atascadero WM residential customers (April 19–26, 2025; April 18–25, 2026) at the WM SLO County Transfer Station, 3360 La Cruz Way, Paso Robles; bring photo ID and a WM bill; loads up to 1,000 lbs; no freon appliances, tires, e-waste or hazardous waste.
Cost & rules
- Held one week a year (most recently April 18–25, 2026) at the WM SLO County Transfer Station in Paso Robles; bring photo ID and a WM bill.
- Keep scrap metal separate.
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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)

More California rules (5)

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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

WM: Atascadero Residential Free Waste Drop Off, Shredding & Compost Giveaway, April 2026 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management)
- The 2026 free drop-off took household items such as sofas, chairs, rugs, mattresses and washers/dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal is accepted if kept separate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 dates and site: April 18–25, 2026 at the WM SLO County Transfer Station, 3360 La Cruz Way, Paso Robles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Atascadero residential customers only; bring photo ID and a WM bill with a matching address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Loads up to 1,000 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
WM: Atascadero Residential Free Waste Drop Off & Paper Shredding Week, April 2025 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management)
- WM held the same free drop-off week for Atascadero residents April 19–26, 2025, taking sofas, washers/dryers and mattresses. 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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