Salinas Recycling Center

Recycling centers in Salinas, California, is primarily managed through Salinas Valley Recycles, which recently consolidated its services. A major update for residents is that the Sun Street Transfer Station has permanently closed; services have been moved to the Madison Lane facility.

Below is the most current guide for where to take your recyclables in the Salinas area.

Primary Public Facilities

These locations are the hubs for residential and commercial drop-offs:

• Madison Lane Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

  • Address: 1104 Madison Lane, Salinas, CA 93907

  • Hours: Mon–Fri (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM), Sat (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

  • Accepted: This is the main site for electronics (E-waste), hazardous waste (paint, batteries, oil), scrap metal, appliances, and mattresses.

• Johnson Canyon Landfill & Recycling Center

  • Address: 31400 Johnson Canyon Rd, Gonzales, CA 93926

  • Hours: Mon–Fri (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM), Sat–Sun (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

  • Details: Best for large loads, construction debris, and yard waste. It also features an A.B.O.P. station (Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, and Paint).

Bottles & Cans (CRV)

For California Redemption Value (CRV) cash-back, several "buyback" centers operate in the area. Note: Prices fluctuate based on the market.

• Ranch Town Metal Recycling

  • Address: Nearby in Marina/Salinas area (Check for mobile or local hubs)

  • Services: Highly rated for high-volume scrap metal and CRV. Known for fast service and competitive pricing on copper and brass.

• Madison Lane Buy-Back

  • Check with the facility at (831) 775-3000 for current daily limits and hours for CRV redemption, as these can change independently of the main waste facility hours.

Specialized Recycling

• Electronics (E-Waste): All Green Recycling offers pickup services and specialized data destruction for businesses and residents in Salinas.

• Agricultural Recycling: Eagle Hauling & Recycling provides specialized services for local farms and salad processing plants, specifically for drip tape, greenhouse film, and organic waste.

• Hazardous Waste: The HHW Facility at Madison Lane allows residents to drop off up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous materials per month for free.

Curbside & Bulky Items

If you live within the city limits, Republic Services of Salinas is the primary hauler.

• Bulky Item Pickup: Residential customers are often entitled to one free bulky item pickup per year. You must call (831) 775-3840 to schedule this in advance.

• Motor Oil: You can often place used motor oil and filters at the curb on your regular collection day if you use the specific jugs provided by Republic Services.

Salinas Recycling

Recycling center  315 Commission St

(831) 758-5357

Salinas Transfer Station & Recycling Center

Waste management service 1120 Madison Ln

AMD Recycling Co

Recycling center  324 Kings St

(831) 754-5639

Salinas Recycling

Recycling center  1275 S Main St

(831) 758-5357

Salinas Valley Recycles

Recycling center  1104 Madison Ln

(831) 775-3000

https://svswa.org/

Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority

Waste management service  126 Sun St

(831) 775-3000

http://www.svswa.org/

A & S Metals

Recycling center  456 Brunken Ave

(831) 424-3367

http://asmetals.com/

ReGen Monterey (Monterey Regional Waste Management District)

Recycling center  14201 Del Monte Blvd

(831) 384-5313

http://regenmonterey.org/

AS Metals

Recycling drop-off location  1273 N Davis Rd

ADA'S Recycling

Recycling center  1991 Natividad Rd

https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/BevContainer/RecyclingCenters/Details?AccountLocationID=53406

Pick-n-Pull

Used auto parts store  20856 Spence Rd

Source for recycled car & truck parts

(831) 422-1088

https://www.picknpull.com/locations/175/salinas-ca?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMB-Salinas

Johnson Canyon Sanitary Landfill

Garbage dump  31400 Johnson Canyon Rd

(831) 675-2165

http://www.svswa.org/

Republic Services Transfer Station

Recycling center  1120 Madison Ln Gate 3

(831) 775-3840

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

Bin Doctor

Recycling center  1057 Pellet Ave

(800) 601-0708

http://bindoctor.net/

NCL Affiliates· 

(831) 424-3899

https://www.nciaffiliates.org/

Republic Services

Recycling center  1120 Madison Ln Gate 2

(831) 775-3840

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

Mahoney Environmental Restaurant Oil Recycling

Recycling center  1 Work Cir

(800) 892-9392

http://www.mahoneyes.com/

iPOTTY of Salinas

Recycling center · 421 Monterey St

(417) 596-2558