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Recycling Centers in National City, CA

There are 4 recycling locations in National City, California: 2 recycling centers, 1 electronics recycler, and 1 scrap yard. Hours are listed for 1. California also pays a bottle deposit of 5¢ (under 24 oz) or 10¢ (24 oz and over) CRV.

  • 4 locations
  • 1 list hours
  • 1 open Saturday
  • Refreshed Oct 2026 · how we verify

All 4 in National Citybest-documented first

Compare every National City recycling center

“Call to confirm” means we couldn't verify what that location accepts.

Recycling centers in National City, CA
LocationTypeAcceptsPays?HoursPhone
Dream Electronic Recycling FREE E-WASTE DROP OFF \ PICK UP South Bay131 W 33rd St #1Electronics RecyclerBatteries, Electronics (E-Waste)—Mon–Fri: 9am – 6pm(619) 889-1305
ecoATM3030 Plaza Bonita RdRecycling CenterPlastic—Call(858) 999-3200
JW Metals1401 Cleveland AveScrap YardScrap Metal—Call(619) 474-4878
National City CRV CenterRecycling Center, 1240 E Plaza BlvdRecycling CenterBottles & Cans (Deposit)—Call(619) 994-8564

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Recycling in National City: common questions

How many recycling centers are in National City, CA?

We list 4 recycling locations in National City: 2 recycling centers, 1 electronics recycler, and 1 scrap yard. Examples include Dream Electronic Recycling FREE E-WASTE DROP OFF \ PICK UP South Bay, ecoATM, and JW Metals. 4 have a phone number listed.

Does National City 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 National City. 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 National City?

JW Metals is a scrap yard in National City. Scrap prices change often, so call for current rates, and bring a government photo ID — most states require yards to record one.

Where can I recycle electronics in National City?

Dream Electronic Recycling FREE E-WASTE DROP OFF \ PICK UP South Bay accepts electronics in National City. Ask about fees for TVs and monitors, and wipe personal data from devices before you drop them off.

Which National City recycling centers are open on Saturday?

Dream Electronic Recycling FREE E-WASTE DROP OFF \ PICK UP South Bay 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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