Downey Recycling Center

Downey residents have several options for recycling centers, ranging from general household waste and bulky items to specialized electronic and hazardous waste disposal.

1. Downey Area Recycling & Transfer (DART)

This is the main facility for general waste transfer and heavy-duty recycling. It is operated by Athens Services.

• Location: 9770 Washburn Rd, Downey, CA 90241

• Hours: Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Sat: 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM

• Best For: Cardboard, mixed paper, plastics (#1, #2, #5), glass jars, and scrap metal.

• Note: This is a transfer station and may charge fees for certain bulky loads; check in at the scale house upon arrival.

2. CRV Buyback (Cash for Cans & Bottles)

While many smaller neighborhood centers fluctuate, the following nearby options are reliable for redeeming California Refund Value (CRV):

• Sunset Recycling (Nearby) Click to open side panel for more information : Located in nearby Baldwin Park or Lakewood, these centers are common choices for quick cash redemption.

• Local Grocery Retailers: By law, if a recycling center is not within a certain radius, some major retailers (like certain Ralphs or Vons locations) may be required to redeem CRV in-store or host a site in their parking lot.

3. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) & E-Waste

Items like paint, motor oil, batteries, and electronics cannot go in the regular trash.

• City Hall Drop-Off: 11111 Brookshire Ave (Public Works) often hosts "Too Toxic to Trash" collection events.

• S.A.F.E. Centers (Permanent): The closest permanent hazardous waste centers for Downey residents are:

  • Washington Blvd S.A.F.E. Center: 2649 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles (Open Weekends 9 AM – 3 PM).

  • EDCO Signal Hill: 2755 California Ave, Signal Hill (Open 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month).

• Electronics Only: Sunada Recycling in nearby Paramount or stores like Best Buy and Staples on Lakewood Blvd accept most computers and small appliances for recycling.

4. Scrap Metal

P&T Metals

Quick Reference Guide

Recommended Location

Household Recycling DART (Washburn Rd)

CRV Bottles/Cans Local Buyback Centers or grocery parking lot sites

Paint & Used Oil AutoZone (9920 Paramount Blvd) or S.A.F.E. Centers

Old Computers/TVs Best Buy (Lakewood Blvd) or Sunada Recycling

Sunset Recycling Center

Recycling center 8626 Firestone Blvd

(213) 280-5434

Sunset Recycling Center

Recycling center  13525 Lakewood Blvd

(213) 280-5434

Downey Area Recycling and Transfer (DART)

Waste management service  9770 Washburn Rd

(562) 622-3503

Martinez Recycling Inc

Recycling center  11046 Atlantic Ave

(323) 588-5575

Paramount Resource Recycling

Recycling center 7230 E Petterson Ln

(562) 602-6505

AIM Recycling Santa Fe Springs

Recycling center 13750 Imperial Hwy.

(562) 921-9975

https://www.aim-recycling.com/us/santa-fe-springs

Homeboy Electronics Recycling

Recycling center  8990 Atlantic Ave Ste. 200

(323) 222-3322

http://www.homeboyrecycling.com/

D&T Recycling Metals & CRV

Recycling center  14113 Garfield Ave

(562) 531-4990

Norwalk Recycling Center

Recycling center  10901 Imperial Hwy.

(562) 262-9602

http://norwalkrecycling.com/

South Gate Recycling (Lucky 7)

Recycling center  13307 Paramount Blvd

(323) 443-7143

http://southgaterecycling.com/

Express Recycling & Collections Inc.

Recycling center  5615 Woodruff Ave

(310) 904-4966

http://expressrecyclingcollectionsinc.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral

Verdeco Recycling Inc.

Recycling center  8685 Bowers Ave

(323) 537-4617

http://verdecorecycling.com/

Camacho Recycling

Recycling center  5125 Gage Ave

South Gate Transfer Station

Recycling center  9530 Garfield Ave

(562) 927-0146

https://www.lacsd.org/services/solid-waste/facilities/south-gate-transfer-station

Berco Recycling

Recycling center  5951 Clara St

(562) 928-6547

http://bercorecycling.com/

Sunada Recycling

Recycling center  14126 Orange Ave

(310) 627-9285

https://www.sunadarecycling.com/

Full Circle Recycling Co

Recycling center  12138 Bellflower Blvd

(310) 630-0000

http://fullcirclerecycling.com/