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Escondido has several recycling facilities, each specializing in different materials. Whether you are looking for a state-certified buyback center to get cash for cans, a place to drop off old electronics, or hazardous waste disposal, here are the primary options:
1. Top-Rated Recycling & Buyback Centers
1. Top-Rated Recycling & Buyback Centers
These locations typically accept CRV (California Refund Value) glass, plastic, and aluminum, as well as scrap metals.
CMS Recycling 1428 W Mission Rd Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (760) 741-6300
Green-Go Recycling 130 S Hale Ave Tue–Sun: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (760) 484-1099
Recycling on Earth 1140 N Escondido Blvd Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (760) 746-1300 Materials Accepted: Aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass jars, scrap metal (copper, brass, steel), and e-waste.
2. Specialized Disposal Services
2. Specialized Disposal Services
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Escondido Disposal (EDI) operates a facility for items that cannot go in your regular bins (paint, chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs).
Location: 1044 West Washington Avenue
Schedule: Open two Saturdays per month (by appointment only).
Appointments: Call (760) 745-3203 to schedule.
E-Waste (Electronics)
E-Waste (Electronics)
While the centers above take some electronics, Dream E-Waste and Green-Go are highly rated for secure data destruction and computer recycling.
Dream E-Waste (Nearby): 2892 S Santa Fe Ave, San Marcos (Free drop-off).
Construction & Demolition
Construction & Demolition
Vulcan Materials: 500 N. Tulip St. (Accepts asphalt, concrete, and rock).
3. Curbside Recycling Guidelines
3. Curbside Recycling Guidelines
If you are a resident using the blue (recycling) and green (organics) bins provided by the city:
Blue Bin: All rigid plastics (#1–#7), paper, cardboard (flattened), and metal cans. Items should be empty, dry, and loose (not bagged).
Green Bin: Food scraps, yard waste, and food-soiled paper (napkins, pizza boxes).
Prohibited: Plastic bags, mirrors, window glass, and ceramics should never go in the blue bin.
Green-Go Recycling
Recycling center 130 S Hale Ave
(760) 484-1099
http://ggrecycle.com/
Skyline Recycling
Recycling center 538 N Quince St
(760) 741-5236
http://skylinerecycling.com/
Escondido Disposal, Inc.
Waste management service CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE HOURS ONLY, 1021 W Mission Ave
(760) 745-3203
http://www.escondidodisposal.com/
Escondido Resource Recovery
Garbage dump · PUBLIC DISPOSAL TRANSFER STATION HOURS ONLY, 1044 W Washington Ave
(760) 745-3203
http://www.escondidodisposal.com/
California Metal Services Inc
Recycling center 1428 W Mission Rd
(760) 741-6300
http://www.cmsmetals.com/
Ponce Recycling
Recycling center 470 N Midway Dr
Escondido Recycling Info
City government office 201 N Broadway
(760) 839-4818
https://www.escondido.gov/691/Recycling
SCU RECYCLING
Recycling center 550 W 3rd Ave
(760) 777-5540
WM - California Transfer Station
Recycling center 1996 Don Lee Pl Ste C
(855) 523-1347
https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/ca/san-diego/trash-pickup-san-diego-ca?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=S07373
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