Scrap Yards in San Diego, CA

I rounded up all 16 scrap yards in San Diego 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 Diego's thriving maritime industry, military presence, and construction sector generate significant volumes of recyclable metals that local scrap yards process daily. This directory lists 16 verified scrap yards and recycling centers throughout the county where you can sell ferrous metals, copper, aluminum, and other scrap materials for competitive prices. Whether you're clearing a construction site, liquidating industrial equipment, or recycling household metals, these facilities handle everything from small personal loads to bulk commercial quantities.