Recycling Centers in Compton, CA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Compton, California. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Compton has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Compton: A Local Guide
Compton, in the heart of Los Angeles County, has two recycling facilities in its city limits. AM Recycling Center at 1807 N Bullis Rd (phone: 310-747-3447) in the 90221 zip code is a CRV buy-back center that pays cash for California-redeemable aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles. Like many South LA CRV centers, it serves households and small-scale recyclers who bring containers in for redemption payment. Call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting.
In the 90222 zip code, the Recycle Center at 2144 Alameda St accepts metal cans and plastic bottles. This facility's hours could not be confirmed from public sources; contact the location directly to verify it is open before making a trip. The Alameda corridor in South LA has long been a hub for secondary materials processing, and this facility sits within that industrial zone.
Beyond these two centers, Compton residents also have access to Compton Recycling Center #2 at 1900 W Rosecrans Ave (phone: 310-742-1672), which pays top dollar for CRV aluminum, glass, and plastic and is open Monday through Saturday. For scrap metal and electronics recycling in the broader South Bay area, facilities in neighboring California cities such as Carson, Hawthorne, and Long Beach offer additional options.
Los Angeles County's curbside blue-bin recycling program also covers Compton residents — for bulky items or materials not accepted curbside, the County operates household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events periodically throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Compton
Where can I get cash for aluminum cans in Compton, CA?
AM Recycling Center at 1807 N Bullis Rd (310-747-3447) pays CA CRV for aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles. Compton Recycling Center #2 at 1900 W Rosecrans Ave (310-742-1672) is another nearby option open Monday–Saturday.
What recycling center is on Alameda St in Compton?
The Recycle Center at 2144 Alameda St in Compton 90222 accepts metal cans and plastic bottles. Hours were not confirmed from public records; call ahead before visiting.
Does Compton have electronics or e-waste recycling?
E-waste recycling is not confirmed at either of Compton's listed centers. Los Angeles County holds periodic HHW and e-waste collection events open to all county residents — check the LA County Public Works website for upcoming events near 90221 or 90222.
Are there scrap metal recyclers near Compton, CA?
Yes. SA Recycling at 22606 S Alameda St in Carson and facilities in Hawthorne handle scrap metal for South LA residents. New World Recycling at 3100 N Alameda St in Compton 90222 also accepts CRV glass, aluminum, and mixed plastic.