30+
Years serving South Bay County, affiliated by Main Street Recycling
CalRecycle
Certified Recycling Center
EPA
7
Cities Served Across East County
Pick Up Services
Roll on Trucks available
Mon-Sat
8am-5pm
How C4S Recycling Works From Drop-Off to Payout.
Whether you're a homeowner clearing out a garage or a contractor running a job site, the process is the same: bring it in, we weigh and grade it, you get paid. No appointment needed for walk-in materials, and we run manufacturing scrap, certified destruction, and demolition recycling programs for businesses across Southern California.
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Bring It In
Drop off at our Chula Vista yard, Monday through Saturday, or request a container for larger loads. No appointment needed.
02
We Weigh & Grade
Every load is weighed on a certified scale and sorted by material type for an accurate quote.
03
You Get Paid
Cash or check on the spot for qualifying materials, with documentation on request.
04
We Recycle It Right
Materials are processed and moved into the recycling stream, compliant with CalRecycle and EPA standards.
Accepted Materials
C4S Recycling is a CalRecycle certified recycling center in Chula Vista. Bring your material in, or call (619) 349-2282 if you are not sure whether we accept it.
CRV Materials
All state beverage containers that qualify for Calrecycle program.
Non-Ferrous Scrap Metals
Aluminum, copper, brass, lead, and more.
Ferrous Metals
Steel and cast iron
Non-CRV Container Glass
Food and beverage containers only.
E-Waste
Electronics, household appliances, and AC units. Free drop off, Bulk items subject to charge
Non-Ferrous Sorting
Aluminum, copper, and brass sorted and staged for processing at our Chula Vista yard.
Mechanical & HVAC Equipment
Cooling towers, chillers, and commercial HVAC equipment recovered for EPA-compliant recycling.
Scrap Metal Processing
Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap processed, graded, and prepared for recycling.
Transportation
We offer pick up services with a wide range of flexiblity.
Why San Diego Chooses
C4S Recycling
CalRecycle Certified
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Licensed and certified recycling center, so your materials are handled and documented the right way.
30+ Years Local
02
Built on three decades from Family owned Main Street Recycling for San Diego County. We're not going anywhere.
EPA Compliant Recovery
03
Certified refrigerant recovery for AC units and chillers, with paperwork your job requires.
Fair, Transparent Pricing
04
Certified scales and honest grading - you see the weights and the prices before you agree to it.
Family-Owned & Operated
05
A local, family-run operation that knows South Bay County and treats customers like neighbors.
From the Yard: Recycling News & Guides
Straight answers on scrap prices, recycling rules, and getting the most out of your load.
Scrap Metal Prices in El Cajon
How prices are set and how to get the best payout. Read the guide
Recycling an Old AC Unit or Chiller
EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery, explained. Read the guide
Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Metal
A quick guide for first-time scrappers. Read the guide