Recyclable scrap metal (ferrous and nonferrous metals) is banned from disposal at County Refuse Disposal Sites.
Ferrous metals contain iron (e.g., steel); magnets stick to ferrous metal. For satellite dishes remove plastic components before recycling.
Nonferrous metals do not contain iron (e.g., brass, aluminum, copper).
All County Refuse Disposal Sites, as well as a number of other locations, accept scrap metal for recycling. In addition, residential garbage company customers may place small* scrap metal items in their blue curbside recycling cart Please remove textile, rubber and plastic components.
* Scrap metal accepted curbside varies by area: CUSTOMERS OF RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN: Scrap metal that has no sharp edges and is less than both 5 inches in diameter and 1 pound or less. CUSTOMERS OF SONOMA COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY (WINDSOR ONLY): Scrap and cast aluminum, 40 pounds or less. CUSTOMERS OF SONOMA GARGAGE COLLECTORS: Scrap metal less than 24 inches in diameter, 20 pounds or less. Metal items must fit loosely in the cart.
Related topics:
See Appliances for recycling options for freon and non-freon containing appliances.
See County Refuse Disposal Sites
See Curbside Services: Blue Cart
Reuse organization
Bataeff Salvage Company
250 Mountain View Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
NotesDrop-off and pickup: ferrous and nonferrous metals.
Cream's Dismantling and Scrap, Inc.
3621 Copperhill Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
NotesDrop-off: ferrous and nonferrous metals.
Petaluma Junk Company
519 Lakeville St.
Petaluma, CA 95452
NotesDrop-off and buyback: copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, electrical wire, radiators, lead, pot metal, motors, cast iron and scrap metal.
Redwood Gospel Mission
1821 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
NotesDrop-off: gently used small household/kitchen metal items; nonprofit dedicated to providing assistance to homeless people.
Republic Services/Global Materials Recovery Services
3899 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
NotesDrop-off and buyback: ferrous/nonferrous metal and lead; call for more information.
Republic Services/Industrial Carting
3911 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
NotesPickup and fee: ferrous/nonferrous metal (insulated wire okay); call for quote.
Sims Metal Management
600 S 4th St
Richmond, CA 94804
NotesBuyback: ferrous/non-ferrous metal; visit website for instructions.
Windsor Material Recovery Facility (C&D)
590 Caletti Ave
Windsor, CA 95492
NotesDrop-off, pickup and fee: ferrous/nonferrous metal (insulated wire okay); call for quote.
Windsor Material Transfer Facility
586 Caletti Ave
Windsor, CA 95492
NotesWMTF Facility are not part of the County Refuse Disposal Site system. WMTF accepts refuse, yard waste, food scraps, cardboard, plastic containers, glass containers, plate glass, paper, aluminum cans, scrap metal.
Cost Please call for pricing 707-838-2597 Payment by cash, debit, and credit card only. No checks
