Drop-off center
E-waste Drop Off
<0.1 mi NE · McClellan Park, CA
Transfer Station
North Area Recovery Station
North Highlands, Sacramento County, CA · All sites in Sacramento County
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North Area Recovery Station is a transfer station in North Highlands, Sacramento County, California. The site also works as a drop-off center, a HHW drop-off and a tire recycler.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes scrap metal and tires. It is one of 16 disposal sites we list in Sacramento County.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM – 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM – 6 PM |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (916) 875-5555 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Scrap metal (accepted)
- Tires (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
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North Area Recovery Station: questions
What are the hours at North Area Recovery Station?
Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 6 PM; Saturday,Sunday 8 AM – 6 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (916) 875-5555 before hauling a load.
What does North Area Recovery Station accept?
Scrap metal and tires, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Before you haul
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- OpenStreetMap node/13607087704 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap way/1483996859 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated June 1, 2020. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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