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Home >> Materials >> Metal - Scrap

Material:	Metal - Scrap
Recyclable:	Yes
Location(s):	Arcata and Eureka
CRV:	None.
Fee:	None.
Recycling guidelines:	We can accept small amounts of household generated scrap metal. We cannot accept automobile parts or thick/heavy gauge steel. Lawnmowers and small engines must have fluids drained prior to arrival. Ask an employee for assistance. Call (707) 445-4321 for more information. list of all materials accepted >>
	What can I do with my... Select a material...AluminumAntifreezeAppliances-CommercialAppliances-Freon ContainingAppliances-Non-Freon ContainingAseptic Packaging (Juice, Soy Milk Boxes)Batteries - Auto/MarineBatteries - HouseholdBi-Metal Cans (CRV)BooksBuilding Materials (Arcata Only)CardboardCellphonesCompact DiscsConcreteConstruction Materials (Arcata Only)CRT's-Televisions, Monitors, Laptops, Flat Screens (Household)CRT's-Televisions, Monitors, Laptops, Flat Screens (Non-Household, 5 or more)Electronic waste (E-waste) - (Household)Electronic waste (E-waste) - (Non-Household)EyeglassesFluorescent TubesFluorescents - Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbsGarden WasteGlassHID light bulbsHousehold Hazardous Waste (HHW)Lumber (Arcata Only)MagazinesMetal - ScrapMetal halide and sodium vapor bulbsMilk and Juice Cartons (Paper)NewspaperOil - used filtersOil (used motor oil)Oil-Vegetable Paint Paper - Egg Cartons Paper - Mixed Paper or "Office Pack"Paper - Telephone BooksPlastic - #1 PET or PETE (bottles only)Plastic - #1 PET or PETE (Other than bottles)Plastic - #1 thru #7 codedPlastic - #2 HDPE (bottles only)Plastic - #2 HDPE (Other than bottles)Plastic - #3 PVC (vinyl)Plastic - #4 LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)Plastic - #5 PP (Polypropylene)Plastic - #6 PS (Polystyrene)Plastic - #7 OtherPlastic - BiodegradablePlastic - bubble wrap Plastic BagsPrinter CartridgesSharps & SyringesSporting Goods (Arcata Only)Steel/Tin (food cans)StyrofoamStyrofoam- packing peanutsThrift Store Materials (Arcata Only)Windows (Arcata Only) show materials accepted | not accepted | all