Recycling Centers in Gardena, CA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Gardena, California. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Gardena and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Gardena: A Local Guide
Gardena sits in Los Angeles County, and our directory lists 4 recycling-related options here. The City of Gardena requires all residences to use a three-cart system, with a 64-gallon blue cart for recycling collected curbside once a week on the same day as trash, according to the City of Gardena. As of May 2026 the city's franchised residential hauler is WM (Waste Management). For more cities, see our California recycling directory.
The local listings lean toward scrap and buy-back: Metal Recycling Services of California on E Redondo Beach Blvd and the Gardena Recycling Center on W 134th St handle scrap and CRV materials, while California Waste Services is a waste and recycling operator. Accepted items and prices vary, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Gardena
Does Gardena have curbside recycling?
Yes. Every Gardena residence uses a three-cart system that includes a 64-gallon blue recycling cart (plus gray trash and green greenwaste carts), with recycling collected curbside once a week on the same day as trash, according to the City of Gardena.
Who is Gardena's trash and recycling hauler?
As of May 1, 2026, the City of Gardena's franchised residential waste hauler is WM (Waste Management), reachable at (310) 366-7600, per the City of Gardena. The city's Public Works Department can be reached at (310) 217-9568.
Are extra recycling carts free in Gardena?
The city notes that additional recycling or organics carts are available at no charge, while additional trash carts cost extra, according to the City of Gardena. Confirm current cart options with the hauler.
Where can I redeem CRV cans and bottles or recycle scrap in Gardena?
Buy-back and scrap sites such as the Gardena Recycling Center and Metal Recycling Services of California handle these materials. Accepted items, CRV eligibility and prices vary, so contact each directly to confirm.