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Scrap metal recycling division, Southern California

Scrap Metal Recycling Pickup in Southern California

HCI purchases and recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from plants, shops, demolition sites and fire-damaged property, with bins supplied and pickups on a schedule.

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Ferrous and non-ferrousBins and roll-offs suppliedScheduled route pickups

Metal Recycling

Scrap metal recycling pickup from the company that already hauls your hazardous waste

HCI Environmental runs a scrap metal recycling division in Southern California, and scrap metal recycling pickup from your site is the core of it. Depending on the quantity, type and condition of the material, HCI purchases and recycles all types of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap: steel, iron, aluminum, copper, brass, tin and zinc. Roll-off bins, tilt hoppers and 4 by 4 foot bins are provided, and pickups run on a schedule sized to what you generate.

Many HCI scrap customers already use HCI for hazardous waste. Putting both streams with one contractor means one route and one set of paperwork, and the value of the scrap may lower your total waste handling cost.

The division also clears sites: obsolete machinery, industrial scrap, fire-damaged property and commercial or residential cleanouts, with shearing and torching on site when equipment has to be cut down to move. A free consultation sets up a new scrap program or reworks the one you have.

Scrap metal roll-off being loaded at an industrial yard (illustrative)
What you get
  • All ferrous and non-ferrous metals purchased, based on amount, type and condition
  • Roll-off bins, tilt hoppers and 4 by 4 foot bins provided
  • Scheduled route pickups or one-time site cleanups
  • Free consultation to set up or improve your scrap program

Scope

Scrap metal and site cleanup work we take on

Metals by the bin or by the building.

Ferrous scrap: steel, iron and wrought ironUsually magnetic
Non-ferrous scrap: aluminum, copper and brassAlso tin and zinc
Obsolete machinery and equipmentSheared or torched for loading
Industrial scrap and production offcutsBins on a route
Fire-damaged propertyCleared and sorted
Commercial and residential site cleanups
Tenant improvement demolition debris
Concrete and block wall demolitionMetals separated for recycling
Tank and equipment removalCrane and flatbed trucks
Demolition asset recoveryUsable assets recovered, eligible debris diverted from landfill

How it works

How a scrap pickup program works

Set it up once, then it runs.

1

Tell us what you generate

Metal types, rough volume per month, where it accumulates and whether it is loose, baled or still attached to equipment.

2

Free consultation and bin plan

We size the containers (roll-offs, tilt hoppers or 4 by 4 bins), set a route frequency and confirm the purchase terms for your scrap.

3

Pickups on schedule

Trucks swap full bins for empties on the agreed route. Site cleanups and machinery removal run as one-time jobs, with torching or shearing where needed.

4

Recycling and settlement

Material is recycled as ferrous or non-ferrous scrap and you are paid or credited under the agreed terms.

Track record

Scrap handled by a licensed demolition and hazardous waste contractor

HCI holds CSLB 788216 with the C-21 Demolition classification and hauls under its own EPA and USDOT credentials, so the crews that cut and load scrap can also handle the regulated waste found alongside it. Public agencies contract HCI for construction, facilities, waste and range work.

2000Serving Southern California since
C-21CSLB demolition classification on license 788216
4 x 4Smallest bin supplied, up to full roll-offs

Public agencies that contract with HCI for this work

County of Riverside
City of Manhattan Beach
County of Orange Sheriff
City of Corona
City of Santa Ana
County of Orange John Wayne Airport

Public contracts we can name. Private customers stay private. Ask for references on any of them.

CSLB
License 788216Class A, C-21, HAZ
EPA
ID CAR000329953Hazardous waste generator and handler
DOT
USDOT 4438022Hazmat transport license 137055
DIR
Registration 1000004254Public works contractor

Related services

Often booked with metal recycling

Excavator demolishing a one-story commercial building (illustrative)

Demolition

Turn-key selective, interior and structural demolition for commercial, industrial, government and construction clients, with debris hauling, recycling and environmental work under one license.

Demolition
Pallets of retired electronics at a warehouse dock (illustrative)

Electronic Waste Recycling

Monitors, computers, servers, printers and appliances collected and routed to authorized recycling, with data wiped or shredded first and proof of destruction for your records.

Electronic Waste Recycling
Technician entering a vault for cleaning

Industrial Cleaning

Vacuum truck pump-outs, tank and clarifier cleanouts, confined space work and interior decontamination for manufacturers, utilities and regulated facilities, with the waste hauled under HCI's own licenses.

Industrial Cleaning

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Questions

Answers before you call

The questions buyers ask about metal recycling. Anything else, the live operator can answer.

Need a quote today?

Send the details and address. Routine quotes come back in writing, usually within 24 hours.

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What kinds of scrap metal do you buy?
All types of ferrous and non-ferrous metal: steel, iron, aluminum, copper, brass, tin and zinc, as loose scrap, offcuts, machinery or demolition debris. What HCI pays depends on the amount, type and condition of the material.
What is the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metal?
Ferrous metals contain iron: wrought iron, cast iron and steel, which is an iron and carbon alloy. Non-ferrous metals do not: aluminum, tin, copper, zinc, brass and precious metals like silver, gold and platinum. Ferrous metals are usually magnetic, but not always, so a magnet alone does not settle it.
Do you supply bins?
Yes. Roll-off bins, tilt hoppers and 4 by 4 foot bins are provided and sized to your volume. Full bins are swapped for empties on the pickup schedule.
Can you pick up scrap on a regular schedule?
Yes. Scheduled route pickups are the normal arrangement for shops and plants that generate scrap every week or month. Programs are customized for any size business.
Can you remove old machinery that is still bolted down?
Yes. Crews shear or torch equipment into movable sections on site and load it with crane and flatbed trucks. Obsolete machinery removal is one of the division's regular jobs.
Do you do demolition as part of scrap removal?
Yes. HCI holds the C-21 Demolition classification and handles tenant improvement demolition and concrete and block wall demolition, separating metals for recycling and diverting eligible debris from landfill.
Does it make sense to combine scrap recycling with our hazardous waste service?
Usually. One contractor handles both streams on coordinated routes with one set of paperwork, and because scrap has value, it may offset part of your total waste handling cost. The free consultation looks at exactly that.
How much do you pay for scrap?
It depends on the amount, the type of metal and its condition. There is no fixed price list. Tell us what you have and HCI will confirm purchase terms during the consultation.

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Have scrap piling up? Let us set up the route.

Tell us the metal types and rough volume. One-time cleanouts and machinery removal are welcome too.

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