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Auto Parts & Scrap

Auto parts and scrap metal are components of an automobile.

Vendors

Vendor Address City Destination Disposal Method Notes
M. Fernandes Auto Dismantlers 650 W. 10th St. Pittsburg Recycle Free Drop-off
McHugh Auto Wreckers 2297-D Arnold Industrial Way Concord Recycle Drop-off for a Fee
Mings Recycling 3495 Breakwater Court Hayward Recycle Buyback Drop-off, Buyback Pick-up die cast, electric motors, radiators, aluminum rims
Pep Boys 14845 E. 14th St. San Leandro Recycle Drop-off for a Fee Included when you buy most new parts from them; fee for non customers.
Pep Boys 30085 Industrial Pkwy. SW Union City Recycle Drop-off for a Fee Included when you buy most new parts from them; fee for non customers.
Phelps Auto Wrecking 2622 Eden Rd
(Near the Metropolitan Golf Links)
San Leandro Recycle Free Drop-off Call first
Pinole/Rodeo Auto Wreckers 700 Parker Ave. Rodeo Recycle Free Drop-off
Pleasanton Transfer Station 3110 Busch Rd. Pleasanton Recycle Drop-off for a Fee
Recology San Francisco Transfer Station Public Recycling and Disposal Drop Off 501 Tunnel Ave. San Francisco Recycle Drop-off for a Fee
Recology San Francisco Transfer Station Public Recycling and Disposal Drop Off 501 Tunnel Ave. San Francisco Landfill Drop-off for a Fee
Recycler's World PO Box 58228 Salt Lake City Recycle Buyback Mail-in Membership-based worldwide information exchange for companies and individuals who buy, sell, or trade commodities, materials, goods, and services relevant to the industry.
Refund Recycling 2680 Old First St. Livermore Recycle Free Drop-off
Rock & Roll Auto 3908 Old Santa Rita Road Pleasanton Recycle Free Drop-off Call first
Schnitzer Steel (Oakland) 1101 Embarcadero West Oakland Recycle Buyback Pick-up Commercial quantity.
Schnitzer Steel (San Jose) 11665 Berryessa Rd. San Jose Recycle Buyback Pick-up Commercial quantity.
Sims Metal (Hayward) 30104 Industrial Pkwy SW Hayward Recycle Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off To sell a vehicle, you will need proof of ownership (title). An online search will be done to verify vehicle is not stolen. And car & marine engines.
Sims Metal (Redwood City) 699 Seaport Boulevard Redwood City Recycle Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off To sell a vehicle, you will need proof of ownership (title). An online search will be done to verify vehicle is not stolen. And car & marine engines. We pay for end of life vehicles (processed with batteries, gas and fluids removed) from auto dismantlers, repair centers, insurance companies, towing services, car parts stores, body shops and vehicle rental centers. Stationary car crusher.
Sims Metal (Richmond) 600 S 4th Street Richmond Recycle Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off To sell a vehicle, you will need proof of ownership (title). An online search will be done to verify vehicle is not stolen. And car & marine engines.
Sims Metal (San Jose) Office: 1800 Monterey Highway Redwood City Recycle Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off To sell a vehicle, you will need proof of ownership (title). An online search will be done to verify vehicle is not stolen. And car & marine engines. We pay for end of life vehicles (processed with batteries, gas and fluids removed) from auto dismantlers, repair centers, insurance companies, towing services, car parts stores, body shops and vehicle rental centers. Stationary car crusher.
Standard Iron & Metal 4525 San Leandro St. Oakland Recycle Free Drop-off This item may have redemption value.

Curbside Service

Recycling Garbage Bulky Pickup Note
Alameda
Albany
Berkeley
Castro Valley Sanitary District
Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky Pick-up set out.
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Dublin
Emeryville
Fremont
Hayward
Hayward (Oro Loma - L2)
Livermore
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Newark
Oakland
Piedmont
Pleasanton
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San Leandro
San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3)
San Lorenzo (Oro Loma)
Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1)
Union City

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