Your Scrap Metal Solution - Buy, Sell, Recycle with Us
At MEC Recycling, we have over 30 years of experience in the metals business, giving us the expertise and knowledge to provide top-quality services to our clients. As a Bakersfield recycling center, we pride ourselves on offering the widest range of scrap metal recycling services in the industry. Our team is dedicated to making the recycling process efficient, convenient, and environmentally friendly.
Our Services
At MEC Recycling, we offer a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our services include:
- Scrap metal recycling: We accept a variety of scrap metal materials, including copper, brass, aluminum, steel, and more.
- Roll-off service: Our large fleet of roll-off boxes enables us to quickly move large volumes of scrap metal.
- Buying and selling scrap: We buy scrap metal from individuals and businesses and sell it to manufacturers and other customers.
- Recycling services: We ensure that recyclable materials are properly processed and reused, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Materials Accepted
At MEC Recycling, we accept a wide range of materials, including:
- Copper (bright and shiny, #1 wire and tubing, #2 wire and tubing, contaminated copper)
- Brass (yellow brass, red brass, contaminated red or yellow, refinery brass)
- Aluminum (clean MLC, 6063, painted aluminum, irrigation pipe, cast aluminum, heavy contaminated)
- CA Redemption (CRV) aluminum cans, glass, and plastic bottles (we pay $2.00/lb for CRV aluminum cans)
- Insulated wires (#1 icw, #2 icw, Romex, #3 icw, Christmas lights, computer cables, aluminum insulated)
- Radiators (aluminum radiators, auto radiators, aluminum copper radiators, radiator ends)
- Steel (iron, tin, stainless steel)
- Auto & semi-truck wheels (any size aluminum and chrome car, SUV, truck or semi wheels)
- Motors (heavy contaminated, vehicle motors, electric motors, transformers)
Prohibited Items
At MEC Recycling, we do not accept certain items, including:
- Manhole covers, fire hydrants, backflow valves, water meters, gas meters, irrigation pipes, cemetery plaques, road signs, explosives, catalytic converters, guard rails, beer kegs, and much more. Exceptions may be made if these items are legally attained from a company or business.
Why Choose Us?
At MEC Recycling, we pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability, convenience, and customer service. Our experienced team is dedicated to making the recycling process efficient and convenient for our clients. We are licensed and insured, and our facilities are designed to ensure the safe handling and processing of scrap metal.
Get in Touch
For more information about our services or to schedule a pickup, please contact us at:
(661) 912-5282
mcoates@mec-recycling.com
4642 Weedpatch Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Overview of MEC Recycling
MEC Recycling is a recycling center that offers fair prices for recyclables. However, some customers have reported issues with being shortchanged or having inconsistent pricing.
The Good: Efficient Service and Helpful Staff
Some customers have had positive experiences at MEC Recycling, citing the efficiency of the service and the helpfulness of the staff. The staff are willing to assist with sorting recyclables and provide good prices for aluminum, with some customers reporting prices as high as $2 per pound.
The Bad: Disputes Over Pricing and Weight
However, some customers have reported disputes over pricing and weight, with some claiming to have been shortchanged or having their weights altered. There have also been reports of inconsistent pricing, with some customers being told the price only after dropping off their recyclables.
Common Issues: Poor Customer Service and Weight Disputes
Common issues reported by customers include poor customer service, weight disputes, and inconsistent pricing.

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