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Scrap Metal Recycling in Calexico, CA

IVRMA does not take scrap metal; it refers residents to Calpac Recycling, 703 Emerson Ave in Calexico, which takes aluminum, copper and iron and pays for them.

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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 Calexico

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CalexicoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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    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. Calpac Recycling (Calexico)Drop-off · 703 Emerson Ave, CalexicoCost not listed
    Where

    703 Emerson Ave
    Calexico, CA 92231

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • IVRMA says aluminum, copper and iron are accepted and residents can receive compensation.

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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.
More about scrap metal

California rules

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Where this information comes from (9)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • IVRMA: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency
    • IVRMA lists Calpac Recycling, 703 Emerson Ave, Calexico 92231, (760) 768-3236, as a recycling center that takes scrap metal (aluminum, copper and iron, with compensation). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • IVRMA notes these recycling centers take aluminum, copper and iron and pay for them. 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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