Scrap Metal Recycling in Rialto, CA

Bring scrap metal to Rialto's quarterly Community Clean-Up Days for free disposal.

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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 Rialto

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RialtoNo 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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Rialto Quarterly Community Clean-Up DaysCity service · RialtoRialto residentsFree
How it works
Quarterly Saturday clean-up days (8 a.m.–2 p.m.) at Rialto City Hall, 150 S. Palm Ave: free bulky item disposal, e-waste recycling, and up to 9 used tires at 335 W. Rialto Ave. Rialto residents only, proof of residency required.
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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

City of Rialto: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · City of Rialto
- The City holds quarterly Community Clean-up days for special wastes or bulky items (2026: Jan 24, Apr 11, Jul 11, Oct 24). Checked October 26, 2026.
Burrtec: Rialto Summer 2026 Newsletter (opens in new tab) · Burrtec
- 2027 Clean-Up Days are January 23, April 10, July 10 and October 23, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rialto residents can dispose of trash, bulky items and green waste free: furniture, mattresses, scrap metal, toilets and more, at 150 S. Palm Ave. Checked October 26, 2026.
Burrtec: Rialto Residential Newsletter Fall 2026 (opens in new tab) · Burrtec
- Clean-Up Day activities are for Rialto residents only; proof of residency required. 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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