20+
Years serving East County, backed by C4S Demolition
CalRecycle
Certified Recycling Center
EPA
Certified Refrigerant Recovery
7
Cities Served Across East County
Same-Day
Cash Payouts on Qualifying Materials
Mon-Sat
7am-5pm, Walk-Ins Welcome
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 San Diego County.
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Bring It In
Drop off at our El Cajon yard, Monday through Saturday, or request a container for larger loads.
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 El Cajon. Bring your material in, or call (760) 521-9066 if you are not sure whether we accept it.
CRV Materials
Cans, plastics, and container glass.
Non-Ferrous Scrap Metals
Aluminum, copper, brass, lead, and more.
Automotive Batteries
Any size or condition.
Non-CRV Container Glass
Food and beverage containers only.
E-Waste
Electronics, appliances, and AC units.
Non-Ferrous Sorting
Aluminum, copper, and brass sorted and staged for processing at our El Cajon 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 market.
Wire & Cable Recycling
Insulated copper and aluminum wire recovered from job sites and demolition work.
Why El Cajon Chooses
C4S Recycling
CalRecycle Certified
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Licensed and certified recycling center, so your materials are handled and documented the right way.
20+ Years Local
02
Built on two decades of C4S Demolition's presence in East 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 weight and the price before you agree to it.
Walk-In or Scheduled Pickup
05
No appointment for drop-off, or set up recurring service across our East County service area.
Family-Owned & Local
06
A local, family-run operation that knows East 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