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Scrap Metal Recycling in Mountain View, CA

Small scrap metal such as pots, pans and trays goes free to the Mountain View Recycling Center; larger metal items go to the SMaRT Station for a fee.

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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 Mountain View

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Mountain ViewNo 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. Mountain View Recycling Center (Recology)Pickup service · Mountain ViewMountain View residentsFree
    How it works

    Free drop-off for Mountain View residents (bring ID): recyclables including cardboard and scrap metal, household batteries, e-waste such as TVs and monitors, and by appointment mattresses, box springs, household appliances and good-condition furniture. Drop-off hours Mon–Fri 8 am–4 pm, Sat 9 am–4 pm.

    Cost & rules
    • Empty, clean and dry; scrap metal means items such as pots, pans, trays and utensils.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. SMaRT Station (Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station)Drop-off · outside Mountain View · 301 Carl Road, SunnyvaleMountain View residentsA detail isn’t confirmed$57
    Where

    301 Carl Road
    Sunnyvale, CA 94089

    Hours

    8 am–5 pm, 7 days a week; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for scrap metal
    Heavy items (large metal items), per cubic yard$57.00
    Minimum charge$29.00 per visit
    Uncovered load$15.00 per vehicle

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

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

  • SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab) · City of Sunnyvale · effective August 1, 2026
    • Material is accepted from Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Minimum charge $29. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
    • Uncovered loads: $15 per vehicle. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
    • Heavy items, including furniture and large metal items: $57 per cubic yard. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • Mountain View Recycling Center - Recology Mountain View (opens in new tab) · Recology Mountain View
    • The center offers residents free drop-off for certain recyclable and reusable materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mountain View residents only; bring ID. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted recyclables include paper and cardboard and scrap metal such as pots and pans. 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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