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Welcome to the OC Recycle Guide. Need to get rid of it but not sure where it goes? Search an A-Z list of recycling options for Orange County residents.

Nails and Screws

OPTIONS:

Donations 

If nails and screws are rusted, please throw them out in your household trash bin. If your hardware is in good shape, contact Habitat for Humanity or other donation organizations that can repurpose supplies. 

Recycle Centers & Metal Yards

Check your local recycle centers and metal yards to see if they may pay cash for your scrap. Check here to locate a center near you.

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