Recycling Centers in Santa Ana, CA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Santa Ana, California. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana: A Local Guide
Santa Ana — the county seat of Orange County — has two recycling operations on E Edinger Ave. OC Recycling at 1601 E Edinger Ave (phone: 714-732-9253, website: ocrecycling.com) is a full-service walk-in facility open seven days a week: Monday through Friday 8 am–4:15 pm, Saturday 8 am–3:45 pm, and Sunday 10 am–3:45 pm. It pays same-day cash for CA CRV containers (aluminum, glass, plastic), scrap metals including copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and radiators, plus electronics such as computers and televisions. Certified scales and bilingual staff (English/Spanish) are available, and all quantities from one ounce to full truckloads are accepted.
Recycle From Home at 1801 E Edinger Ave Suite 215 (phone: 888-734-0123, website: recyclefromhome.com) is a different model — a scheduled mobile pickup service for homes, apartments, and offices. Instead of driving containers to a drop-off, customers schedule a pickup online, and drivers collect the CA CRV containers from the customer's doorstep. Payment for CRV redemption is deposited electronically, typically within one business day. The service also includes free e-waste pickup. It covers much of Orange County including Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Orange. Office hours for scheduling are Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm and Saturday 8 am–3 pm.
Santa Ana is also served by several other recycling options in the area. Allan Company Recycling Center at 2538 S Main St, SA Recycling at 1804 W 5th St, and Orange Coast College Recycling (a Costa Mesa-based operation that shares the 714-732-9253 number with OC Recycling) are among the options for residents of Orange County. The City of Santa Ana coordinates with California's statewide curbside program, so standard recyclables — paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metals — are collected at the curb on scheduled pickup days.
For nearby city options, recycling facilities in Orange, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, and Irvine are all within a short drive and serve the broader Orange County region.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Santa Ana
Is OC Recycling in Santa Ana open on weekends?
Yes. OC Recycling at 1601 E Edinger Ave is open Saturday 8 am–3:45 pm and Sunday 10 am–3:45 pm. It pays same-day cash for CRV cans/bottles, scrap metal, and electronics. Call (714) 732-9253 to confirm holiday hours.
Can I get my recycling picked up at home in Santa Ana?
Recycle From Home (888-734-0123) schedules curbside pickups for CA CRV beverage containers from homes, apartments, and offices across Orange County. Payment is deposited to your account within one business day. Free e-waste pickup is also available with the same visit.
Does OC Recycling in Santa Ana buy copper and scrap metal?
Yes. OC Recycling purchases copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, radiators, and ferrous metals at competitive rates with certified scale weights. Quantities from one ounce to truckloads are accepted, with same-day cash payment.
Where do Santa Ana residents take electronics for recycling?
OC Recycling at 1601 E Edinger Ave accepts computers, televisions, and monitors as part of its regular drop-off. Recycle From Home also offers free e-waste pickup at your address. For larger volumes, TechWaste Recycling and All Green Electronics Recycling both operate in Santa Ana.