10 scrap yards and recycling centers in San Francisco. Compare materials accepted, payment methods, hours, and ratings.
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I rounded up all 10 scrap yards in San Francisco and put them side by side for you. Sort by rating and filter by Saturday hours, cash payment, and the materials you've got — so you can find your best payout without driving all over town.
San Francisco's compact urban landscape and legacy of industrial activity create steady demand for scrap metal recycling, from ship breaking along the waterfront to construction demolition in rapidly developing neighborhoods. This guide covers 10 local scrap yards and recycling centers where you can sell ferrous and non-ferrous metals, copper, aluminum, and other recyclables. Prices fluctuate with commodity markets, so checking current rates and accepted materials with your chosen facility before visiting ensures the best value.
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Showing 10 of 10 yards in San Francisco, CA
| Saturday | Cash | Cat. Conv. | Top Materials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Metals - Metal Supply and Se… | 5.0 (23) | 8AM-2PM | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Junk King San Francisco | 4.9 (1136) | 3:30AM-6:30PM | — | ✓ | SteelIronCopper+5 |
| SCRAP | 4.7 (630) | 10:00-18:00 | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Dactalion Philosophers | 4.7 (12) | 12AM-5PM,9PM-12AM | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Building ReSources of San Francisco | 4.6 (130) | 09:00-16:30 | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Sunset Recycling Center | 4.5 (23) | 8AM-4PM | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Our Planet Recycling S.F. | 4.2 (187) | 08:00-16:30 | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Pier 96 | 4.1 (165) | Closed | ✓ | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| CIRCOSTA Iron & Metal Co. Inc. | 3.7 (43) | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers | — | Open 24 hours | ✓ | ✓ | SteelIronCopper+5 |
335 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
23 reviews
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Bay Metals is a metal supply and service center in San Francisco offering an inventory of carbon steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel and other metal products with processing capabilities and same-day delivery.
1615 Polk St Unit 6, San Francisco, CA 94109
1136 reviews
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2150 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
630 reviews
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SCRAP is a non-profit arts and education organization in San Francisco that operates a creative reuse depot selling affordable materials and offers arts education programs.
973-B Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94102
12 reviews
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701 Amador St, San Francisco, CA 94124
130 reviews
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Building ReSources of San Francisco is a nonprofit that salvages and sells reusable residential, commercial building, and landscaping materials. They operate a 3/4 acre facility with a wide selection of reclaimed building materials.
345 Williams Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
23 reviews
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445 Bayshore Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94124
187 reviews
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Our Planet Recycling S.F. is a San Francisco recycling center specializing in CRV (California Redemption Value) beverage container redemption, operating as the city's main recycling hub with over a decade of experience and multiple BOTTLEBANK drop-off locations.
Specialties CRV-redemption · beverage-container-recycling · automated-bag-drop
1000 Amador St, San Francisco, CA 94124
165 reviews
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Recycle Central @ Pier 96 is a recycling facility operated by Recology in partnership with the City of San Francisco that sorts approximately 500 tons of commingled materials daily and accepts clean source-separated cardboard from the public.
Specialties cardboard buyback
1801 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
43 reviews
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Circosta is a family-owned scrap metal recycling company established in 1932, serving the San Francisco and Northern California area. They offer industrial pick-up and delivery, scrap metal processing and recycling, and light demolition services.
Specialties industrial pick-up and delivery · scrap metal processing · light demolition
29 Cleveland St #160, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers buys junk and used vehicles for cash in the San Francisco CA area. They offer free towing and handle paperwork and ownership transfer.
Specialties junk car removal · free towing · no title cars