Chico Scrap Metal South
Scrap Yard
36 Steel Mill Ln, Durham, CA 95938
Mon–Sat: 7am – 5pm
Pays cashAluminum CansAppliancesBatteriesCopperScrap Metal
Details read from the business's own website
Recycling Centers in Durham, CA
There are 2 recycling locations in Durham, California: 2 scrap yards. 2 locations are known to pay cash. Hours are listed for 1. California also pays a bottle deposit of 5¢ (under 24 oz) or 10¢ (24 oz and over) CRV.
- 2 locations
- 2 pay cash
- 1 list hours
- 1 open Saturday
- Refreshed Oct 2026 · how we verify
All 2 in Durhambest-documented first
Aldred Scrap Metals-Steel Mill
Scrap Yard
786 Oroville Chico Hwy, Durham, CA 95938
Pays cashScrap Metal
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“Call to confirm” means we couldn't verify what that location accepts.
| Location | Type | Accepts | Pays? | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico Scrap Metal South36 Steel Mill Ln | Scrap Yard | Aluminum Cans, Appliances, Batteries +2 | Yes | Mon–Sat: 7am – 5pm | (530) 345-1467 |
| Aldred Scrap Metals-Steel Mill786 Oroville Chico Hwy | Scrap Yard | Scrap Metal | Yes | Call | (530) 342-4930 |
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Recycling in Durham: common questions
How many recycling centers are in Durham, CA?
We list 2 recycling locations in Durham: 2 scrap yards. Examples include Chico Scrap Metal South and Aldred Scrap Metals-Steel Mill. 2 have a phone number listed.
Does Durham have a bottle and can redemption center?
California pays 5¢ (under 24 oz) or 10¢ (24 oz and over) CRV, but we don't currently list a dedicated redemption center in Durham. Many grocery stores take back eligible containers, and nearby cities may have centers — see the nearby cities below.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Durham?
Chico Scrap Metal South and Aldred Scrap Metals-Steel Mill are scrap yards in Durham. Scrap prices change often, so call for current rates, and bring a government photo ID — most states require yards to record one.
Which Durham recycling centers are open on Saturday?
Chico Scrap Metal South lists Saturday hours. Hours change, so confirm by phone before you go.
How accurate are the hours and accepted items on this page?
Locations come from open datasets (Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, U.S. EPA and state programs). Where a business publishes hours or accepted materials on its own website, we read them from there and mark the listing. Everything else says "Call to confirm". Last data refresh: Oct 2026. See how we get our data on the methodology page, and use "Suggest an edit" on any listing to report a correction.
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