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Scrap Metal Recycling in Glendale, CA

The Glendale Recycling Center at 540 W. Chevy Chase Dr. accepts aluminum, copper and stainless steel scrap.

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

3 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Glendale

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GlendaleNo 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. Glendale Recycling CenterDrop-off · 540 W. Chevy Chase Dr., GlendaleCost not listed
    Where

    540 W. Chevy Chase Dr.
    Glendale, CA 91204

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Allan Company (Baldwin Park)County service · Los Angeles CountyCost not listed
    How it works

    Allan Company site at 14618 Arrow Hwy, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (City of Irwindale, Los Angeles County).

    Cost & rules
    • Listed by the City of Arcadia as a place that takes scrap metal; call ahead for accepted metals and any payment or fees.

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

Call before you go

  • City of Arcadia: Additional Services (Trash & Recycling) (opens in new tab) · City of Arcadia
    • The City of Arcadia lists Allan Company, 14618 Arrow Hwy, Baldwin Park 91706, (626) 962-4047, among local scrap metal locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Glendale: City Recycling Center (archived copy) (opens in new tab) · City of Glendale Public Works
    • Glendale Recycling Center, 540 W. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale 91204, (818) 552-2870; Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Checked October 16, 2026 (automated check).
  • City of Glendale: Glendale Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Glendale Public Works
    • Scrap metals such as aluminum, brass, copper and stainless steel are accepted. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • 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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