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Scrap Metal Materials We Accept
In compliance with CA state law AB1778, CRV materials over $100 in value require:
- Valid CA driver’s license, valid CA ID card issued by DMV, or valid federal government-issued ID card containing a photograph & address.
- Payment is by check at the time of sales. For frequent customers (5 or more transactions on 5 or more different days per month), payment is by cash at the time of sales.
In compliance with CA state law SB691, all non-ferrous materials require:
- Valid CA driver’s license, valid CA ID card issued by DMV, or valid federal government-issued ID card containing a photograph & address.
- A photograph of the seller with his/her materials and a thumb print must be obtained.
- Seller must sign a statement of ownership.
- Payment is by cash after 3 days. For frequent customers (5 or more transactions on 5 or more different days per month), payment is by cash at the time of sales.
- Photos & records of sales will be submitted to law enforcement agency for periodic review.
As a purchaser of scrap metal, we pay for the recycled metal you want to sell!
Ferrous Metals We Accept
Non-ferrous Metals We Buy
What We Don't Buy
Videos About Recycling
Ferrous Metals We Accept
We Accept The Following Ferrous Metal Products
Forklifts
font end loaders
skid steers
manlifts
backhoes
excavators
dozers
Scrappers
Compactors
Pavers
Screeds etc.
Forklifts
Font-End Loaders
Skid Steers
Manlifts
Backhoes
Excavators
Dozers
Scrappers
Compactors
Pavers
Screeds etc.
Steel Beams
Rebar
Structural Steel
Metal Siding, Metal Roofing
Tractors
Harvesters
Balers
Planters
Combines
Feeders
Spreaders
Steel Cable/ Metal Wire
Railroad Scrap
Metal Tank/Silo/Vault
Metal Plates/Sheet Metal
Metal Fences
Chain/Gear Chain
Cast Iron/Heavy Melt Scraps
We charge fees for motorhome and RV
On Road Vehicles-
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Refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, air conditioners, furnaces, stoves, dishwashers, garbage compactors, Commercial appliances, etc. All appliances must have the freon, oils, mercury switches, capacitors, and any hazardous waste materials completely removed with documentation from certified company. Commercial dealers who have removed them will be required to give proper documentation. Any appliances that have not had these items properly removed will be charged a per appliance fee to certify the removal of these.
Jet Ski
Boat
Tanks larger than 100 gal must have a 3 ft. hole cut in them.
All pressurized tanks such as propane, oxygen, acetylene, argon, freon, helium, etc. must have all the vales and petcocks completely removed so you can see in the tank.
Non-ferrous Metals We Buy
We purchase the following non-ferrous metal products
Aluminum is a lightweight, silvery-white metal known for its durability, malleability, and excellent resistance to corrosion. Widely used in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and packaging.
Copper is a reddish-brown metal known for its excellent electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, and industrial machinery.
Copper is a reddish-brown metal known for its excellent electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, and industrial machinery.
Catalytic converters are essential components of automotive exhaust systems, designed to reduce harmful emissions by converting toxic gasses into less harmful substances. They contain valuable precious metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium, making them highly recyclable.
Die casting is a manufacturing process that involves forcing molten metal into a mold to create complex metal parts with high precision and excellent surface finish. Commonly used die cast metals include aluminum, zinc, magnesium, and copper. Die cast products are widely used in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and consumer goods industries.
Electric motors are devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and are commonly found in household appliances, industrial machinery, and vehicles. They contain valuable materials such as copper, steel, and aluminum, making them highly recyclable.
Lead is a dense, soft, and malleable metal with a bluish-gray color, known for its excellent corrosion resistance and ability to shield against radiation. It is widely used in batteries, construction materials, radiation shielding, and various industrial applications.
Lead-acid batteries are widely used in vehicles, backup power systems, and various industrial applications due to their reliability and cost-effectiveness. These batteries contain significant amounts of lead and sulfuric acid, which can be harmful to the environment if not properly managed.
Sealed units, also known as hermetically sealed units, are commonly found in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. They consist of a compressor, motor, and refrigerant all enclosed in a single airtight unit
Stainless steel is a versatile and highly durable alloy made primarily of iron, chromium, and nickel, known for its exceptional resistance to rust, corrosion, and staining. It is widely used in various industries, including construction, automotive, medical, and household appliances.
All non-pressurized tanks thank are aluminum, stainless, brass, or copper must be empty and have the valves/petcocks removed. For those that don’t have removable valves or petcocks they must have at lease two holes no smaller than quarter inch drilled in them.
All pressurized tanks such as propane, oxygen, acetylene, argon, freon, helium, etc. must have all the vales and petcocks completely removed so you can see in the tank. We do not encourage people to drill holes in pressurized tanks and strongly recommend you take them to the appropriate facilities for removal of fluids and safe disposition of the tanks.
What We Don't Buy
Barrels, drums, pails and buckets unless triple rinsed, dried and lid removed
Barrels, drums, pails and buckets unless triple rinsed, dried and lid removed
Videos About Recycling
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Copper Recycling Information
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Metal Weight Calculator
Choose the alloy type, shape, and number of pieces and enter the dimensions to calculate the total weight.
Choose the alloy type, shape, and number of pieces and enter the dimensions to calculate the total weight.
Select Your Metal Type:
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Our Recycling Equipment
Universal Service Recycling, Inc. is the largest privately owned recycling and scrap metal processing in the Central Valley of California. USR has invested many millions of dollars in equipment to efficiently intake and process recyclable products.
USR’s equipment list includes:
- An American Purverizer Hammermill Shredder (in Stockton facility)
- 4 – 500 Ton Sierra Shear/Baler/Loggers (2 in Stockton, 1 in Sacramento, and 1 in Merced)
- 3 – Harris Badger Balers (1 in Stockton, 1 in Modesto, 1 in Merced)
- 1 – Sierra REB-1 Baler (Sacramento)
- 1 – Acculoader High Speed Container Loader (in Stockton)
- 2 – Genessis Mobils Shears
- 10 – 320 Caterpillar Excavators
- 1 – 938 Caterpillar Front End Loader
- 4 246 Caterpillar Skid Steers
- A fleet of Roll Off & End Dump Trucks
- Flatbeds, End Dum ps, Low Boys, and 40 foot Gondola Trailers
Working Hours
Scrap Metal
Recycling Facility
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Monday- Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Holidays we’re closed
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Labor Day
Quick Links
- Terms & Conditions
- Site Rules
- Dumpster Rental Agreement
Hours & Location
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Scrap Metal Yard
340 Obata Ct.
Gilroy, CA 95020 - Monday - Saturday: 8 am to 5pm
- Sunday: Closed
- Transfer Station
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5895 Obata Way
Gilroy, CA 95020 - Monday - Friday: 7 am to 5pm
- Saturday: 8 am to 5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Contact Directory
- Scrap Metal Yard:
- info@pacificcoastrecycling.com
- (408) 848-6811 ext. 100
- (408) 848-6811 ext. 101
- Accounting:
- account@pacificcoastrecycling.com
- (408) 848-6811 ext. 117
- (408) 848-6811 ext. 112
- Outside Sales & Purchasing:
- gordon.w@pacificcoastrecycling.com
- (408) 848-6811 ext. 118
- Transportation Service:
- transportation@pacificcoastrecycling.com
- (408) 848-6811 ext. 116
- (408) 848-6811 ext. 111
- Transfer Station:
- cashier@pacificcoastrecycling.com
- (408) 848-6811 ext. 114
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© 2024 Pacific Coast Recycling. All rights reserved