Carlsbad Recycling Center

In Carlsbad, California, recycling center services are primarily managed through the Palomar Transfer Station and the Recycling Buyback Center, both located at the same site.

1. Primary Drop-Off Location

This site handles standard recycling, e-waste, and California Redemption Value (CRV) buybacks.

• Address: 5960 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

• Hours: * Palomar Transfer Station: Monday – Sunday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Recycling Buyback Center: Monday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Contact: 760-603-0153

2. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, pesticides) are not accepted at the Palomar Transfer Station. You must use the regional facility in Vista.

• Location: 1145 East Taylor Street, Vista, CA 92084

• Hours: Saturdays only, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (No appointment needed)

• Door-to-Door Pickup: Available for a $10 fee (Free for residents 65+).   Call 800-714-1195 to schedule.

Recycling Guide: What Goes Where?

CRV Bottles & Cans Buyback Center Get cash back (Monday–Saturday)

E-Waste & Batteries Palomar Transfer Station Free drop-off for residents

Paint Palomar Transfer Station Up to 5 gallons (PaintCare program)

Used Motor Oil Palomar Transfer Station Use free 1-gallon recovery kits

Bulky Items  Curbside Pickup 3 free pickups per year (5 items each)

Mattresses  Palomar Transfer Station  Accepted for recycling

WM - Carlsbad, CA

Garbage collection service  5960 El Camino Real

(760) 929-9400

https://www.wm.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=S03044

Republic Services Palomar Transfer Station

Garbage collection service  5960 El Camino Real

(760) 603-0153

https://www.republicservices.com/customer-support/facilities?utm_medium=reputation&utm_source=rslistings

AIM Recycling Oceanside

Recycling center  1030 A, Airport Rd

(760) 722-1917

https://www.aim-recycling.com/us/oceanside

Quality Recycling

Recycling center  149 Nettleton Rd

(760) 724-3623

http://www.qualityrecycle.com/

Electronic Waste Recycling Facility ECC, Inc.

Recycling center  2660 Vista Pacific Dr

(760) 724-3046

http://eccrecycle.com/

WM - North County

Garbage collection service  2141 Oceanside Blvd

(760) 439-2824

https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/ca/oceanside/trash-pickup-oceanside-ca?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=S02974

Junk King San Diego North

Waste management service  2588 Progress St Suite 3

(442) 325-0314

https://www.junk-king.com/locations/northsandiego?cid=LSTL_JKG-US000187&utm_source=gmb&utm_campaign=local&utm_medium=organic

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Waste management service 1145 E Taylor St

(800) 714-1195

https://www.cityofvista.com/departments/public-works/household-hazardous-waste

WM - Oceanside Compost Facility

Recycling center  3210 Oceanside Blvd

(760) 439-9920

http://www.agriserviceinc.com/

Ponce Recycling Center

Recycling center  548 Hacienda Dr

(619) 587-9876

Moodys El Corazon Reclamation

Aggregate supplier   3210 Oceanside Blvd

(760) 433-3316

http://www.moodyselcorazonrecycling.com/

Dream Electronic Recycling Free E-Waste Drop Off / Pick Up North County

Recycling center  2930 Norman Strasse Rd STE 104

(619) 889-1305

https://dreamewaste.com/

Lee's Iron & Metal

Scrap metal dealer  1315 Lee Dr

(760) 724-1330

https://www.leesironandmetal.com/

Recycling Center (cans & plastic bottles)

Recycling center  1150 E Vista Way

EDCO Customer Service Office

Garbage collection service  224 S Las Posas Rd

(760) 744-2700

http://www.edcodisposal.com/

EDCO Recycling Buyback Center

Recycling center  1373 Grand Ave

(760) 744-2700

http://www.edcodisposal.com/

Pick ur Junk

Waste management service  224 Amatista Way

(760) 521-0530

http://pickurjunk.net/

JUNK MINERS

Garbage collection service  706 N Freeman St

(484) 574-7475

http://junkminers.com/

Green-Go Recycling

Recycling center  130 S Hale Ave

(760) 484-1099

http://ggrecycle.com/

ecoATM

Electronics vending machine  2525 El Camino Real

(858) 255-4111

https://locations.ecoatm.com/ca/carlsbad/sell-my-phone-carlsbad-ca-411.html