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Scrap Metal Recycling in San Marcos, CA

Scrap metal can go out on EDCO's paid bulky-item pickup in San Marcos.

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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 San Marcos

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · San MarcosNo 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. EDCO bulky item pickup (San Marcos)Pickup service · San MarcosSan Marcos residentsFees apply
    How it works

    EDCO curbside bulky-item pickup for San Marcos homes, by request, for a nominal fee.

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

  • EDCO San Marcos: Bulky Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · EDCO
    • EDCO offers bulky-item pickup at the curb for a nominal fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable items: furniture, scrap metal, stoves, refrigerators, air conditioners, microwave ovens, water heaters and one television or computer monitor. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The page is EDCO's service listing for San Marcos. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of San Marcos: Household Items (opens in new tab) · City of San Marcos
    • San Marcos residents receive two coupons a year for free disposal of one bulky load at the Escondido Transfer Station. 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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