California · Updated October 2026

Scrap Metal Yards in San Diego

33 yards in the San Diego area across 7 cities buy scrap metal. Most pay by weight for ferrous metal (steel, iron) and more per pound for non-ferrous metal like copper, brass and aluminum. Prices move with commodity markets, so call ahead for today's rates. Together they have 4,485 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars.

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  1. Pick Your Part - Chula Vista

    Self-serve yard · Chula Vista, CA

    4.01,114 reviews

    880 Energy Way

    • Self-serve
    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (800) 962-2277 Details

  2. Green-Go Recycling

    Scrap yard · Escondido, CA

    4.8501 reviews

    130 S Hale Ave

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (760) 484-1099 Details

  3. American Recycling llc

    Scrap yard · El Cajon, CA

    4.4325 reviews

    210 El Cajon Blvd

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday
    • Domestic

    Call (619) 593-0089 Details

  4. American Recycling

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    4.1303 reviews

    4070 Home Ave

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday
    • Domestic

    Call (619) 266-8456 Details

  5. The Junkluggers of San Diego

    Junkyard · San Diego, CA

    4.9262 reviews

    7636 Miramar Rd Ste 1200

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (619) 345-0643 Details

  6. Miramar Recycling Center

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    4.1247 reviews

    5165 Convoy St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (858) 268-8971 Details

  7. Time Recycling Center

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    3.8223 reviews

    412 Chicano Park Blvd

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (619) 235-8182 Details

  8. Greenfield Recycling Center

    Scrap yard · El Cajon, CA

    3.7187 reviews

    1235 Greenfield Dr

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 441-0399 Details

  9. CMS Recycling Inc.

    Scrap yard · Escondido, CA

    4.6159 reviews

    1428 W Mission Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (760) 741-6300 Details

  10. San Diego County Metals & Recycling

    Scrap yard · Spring Valley, CA

    4.5146 reviews

    3974 Spring Dr

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 741-9780 Details

  11. SD Recycling Depot

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    4.5120 reviews

    Behind Minit Mart Liquor, 2351 Ulric St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 832-3848 Details

  12. SA Recycling

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    4.1104 reviews

    3202 Main St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 234-6691 Details

  13. Spring Valley Recycling

    Scrap yard · Spring Valley, CA

    3.694 reviews

    1069 Elkelton Blvd

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (619) 461-0619 Details

  14. Lee's Iron & Metal

    Scrap yard · Vista, CA

    4.192 reviews

    1315 Lee Dr

    • Buys scrap

    Call (760) 724-1330 Details

  15. Allan Co. Recycling

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    4.175 reviews

    6733 Consolidated Wy

    • Buys scrap

    Call (858) 578-9300 Details

  16. AIM Recycling San Diego

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    4.869 reviews

    981 Heritage Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 661-1148 Details

  17. Ponce Recycling

    Scrap yard · National City, CA

    3.157 reviews

    1320 E 30th St

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (619) 587-9876 Details

  18. Plaza Alta Recycling

    Scrap yard · Spring Valley, CA

    4.555 reviews

    8927 Campo Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 741-3424 Details

  19. Ekco Metals

    Junkyard · San Diego, CA

    4.250 reviews

    2846 Commercial St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 756-6696 Details

  20. Mojica's Recycle

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    4.749 reviews

    2826 Commercial St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 906-9129 Details

  21. SA Recycling

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    3.735 reviews

    3055 Commercial St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 238-6740 Details

  22. J and S Recycling center

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    4.533 reviews

    3560 Ashford St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 415-2691 Details

  23. Ponce Recycling Center

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    4.232 reviews

    310 Euclid Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 587-9876 Details

  24. San Diego Fibres Corp

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    3.727 reviews

    4040 Lockridge St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 262-8090 Details

  25. JW Metals

    Scrap yard · National City, CA

    4.623 reviews

    1401 Cleveland Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 474-4878 Details

  26. Tmetals

    Scrap yard · Chula Vista, CA

    2.822 reviews

    2675 Faivre St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 601-2166 Details

  27. ABC Metals Recycling & Heavy Duty Truck Towing

    Scrap yard · El Cajon, CA

    4.021 reviews

    290 Vernon Way

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday
    • Trucks
    • Heavy trucks

    Call (619) 672-4874 Details

  28. C4S Recycling

    Scrap yard · Chula Vista, CA

    4.820 reviews

    1664 Industrial Blvd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 349-2282 Details

  29. California Metals & Electronic

    Scrap yard · El Cajon, CA

    4.618 reviews

    636 Front St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 444-2136 Details

  30. IMS Recycling Services Inc

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    4.215 reviews

    2740 Boston Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Details

  31. Legend Smelting & Recycling

    Scrap yard · Spring Valley, CA

    3.84 reviews

    2520 Sweetwater Springs Blvd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 670-6845 Details

  32. Scrap it Up Recycling

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    5.03 reviews

    1429 La Media Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (619) 916-9907 Details

  33. Advantage Scrap Metal Recycling

    Scrap yard · San Diego, CA

    No reviews yet

    552 Alta Rd A

    • Buys scrap

    Call (858) 381-7882 Details

Quick picks

Highest rated The Junkluggers of San Diego 4.9★ · 262 reviews

Frequently asked questions

How many scrap yards are in San Diego?

We list 33 yards that buy scrap metal in the San Diego, CA area, including Pick Your Part - Chula Vista, Green-Go Recycling, and American Recycling llc.

What do I need to sell scrap metal?

Most states require a valid government-issued photo ID to sell scrap metal, and many yards record your vehicle plate. Catalytic converters and some materials have extra paperwork rules, so check with the yard first.

How are scrap metal prices calculated?

Yards pay by weight. Non-ferrous metals like copper, brass and aluminum pay much more per pound than steel or iron. Clean, sorted metal (wire stripped, steel removed) gets a better price.

What's the highest-rated scrap yard in San Diego?

The Junkluggers of San Diego is rated 4.9 stars from 262 Google reviews.

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