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Scrap Metal Recycling in Benicia, CA

Republic picks up small scrap metal and cast aluminum (under 40 lbs) at the curb for Benicia residents.

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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 Benicia

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BeniciaNo 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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  2. Benicia curbside bulky and extra collections (Republic Services)Pickup service · BeniciaBenicia residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City residents get three free curbside bulky item pickups a year (couch, water heater, mattress; the 2024 guide also lists appliances, electronics, furniture and tires), four free on-call pickups of extra green waste and/or bundled cardboard, and curbside collection of household batteries and small scrap and cast aluminum (under 40 lbs). Republic Services 707-747-0608.

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Before you go

  1. Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
  2. Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
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California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Garbage and Recycling Collection - Utility Billing - Benicia, California (opens in new tab) · City of Benicia
    • Curbside collection includes household batteries, placed in a plastic bag outside the recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • City residents receive these services from Republic Services. 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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