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DBW Metals Recycling
For over 30 years, DBW Metals Recycling has operated the largest non-ferrous metal recycling location in Orange County. We are conveniently located in Anaheim, near the 57 & 91 freeway where our friendly staff is waiting to receive your material at our 3.5 acre facility.

Founded in 1981 by David B. Williams, a fourth generation scrap dealer, who has developed various processes to allow our customers added benefits of doing business with DBW Metals Recycling.Through our growth, we have continued to upgrade our location to strengthen the customer experience. From our drive-thru CRV center to our designated area for wholesale receiving- it is clear that all customers, big or small, are our focus.
Reviews (19)
Jesus Mendoza
Jesus Mendoza
Jan 07, 2022
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Well they are not taking CR-V cans at the moment i asked when would they be able to take CR-V and didn't even know when would they and i asked what other places are open that take CR-V and they could not help with that. And i been coming to this places for ages. I'm very disappointed
Troy D.
Troy D.
Nov 16, 2021
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Been bringing my CRV here for 5 years. Now they are no longer accepting. Disappointed.
Teresa Mireles
Teresa Mireles
Oct 28, 2021
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Good for metal & scrape.. but they longer take recyclables due to staff shortage.. worker are very friendly & helpful 🙂
C. A.
C. A.
Sep 13, 2021
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I have been coming to this location for a few months now and they're by far some of the most helpful employees I've ever met. The men on the floor will help you separate your recyclables if you're unsure of what's what. They also have some of the best prices around town.
Matt Hensley
Matt Hensley
Jun 18, 2021
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Usually have fair prices for recycling cans and bottles. I've been to other places that are a little dirtier but pay a little more. DBW is quick and clean. Just stopped by today 6/26/21 and apparently they are no longer doing crv recycling due to labor shortages. Huge bummer.
Kay Romer
Kay Romer
Mar 20, 2021
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Smooth operation, but I wish they'd make sure there weren't bolts and nails all over the ground. Once I get home, I'll be checking my tires for holes.
Joanna C.
Joanna C.
Jan 13, 2021
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Showed up to the recycling area & was greeted by Carlos. He was very helpful and willing to help us sort our recyclables. He is a hard worker and deserves recognition. I also felt like I didn't get ripped off, as I have at other recycling places... they are very honest. We had about seven or eight bags of recyclables and left with $30! Not bad. Will definitely be back :)
Chris H.
Chris H.
Oct 14, 2020
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Fast and easy! They have a lot of staff and they Jim right on when you pull up. Love this place. Very convenient.
Saul Morales
Saul Morales
Sep 02, 2020
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When you enter there's always 1 guy traffic control, then you go to the cashier to get paid, usually 2 ladies are there. Get in and get out pretty fast.
Robert R.
Robert R.
Jul 26, 2020
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Ok I've been going here a while now, this time I had a box of copper I had brought. I thru it on my weight scale at home just to see how much I had. This box of copper at home weighed 17 pounds, I'll be nice and say that the box weighed a pound, so that 16 pounds of copper. I take my can, bottles and copper in get the cash and leave. A couple days later I see the receipt in my car and I was curious to how much I got for the copper. Copper $2.02 a pound and I received $10 and some change for it, so those crooks said I had 5 pounds of.copper when I had $16. Will not go there again for anything
Libby W.
Libby W.
Jul 01, 2020
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I have had only good experiences dropping my recycling cans, and plastic bottles here. They take more scrap metals , etc. Best to look up what they take and don't take. The first time there , a man leads you with hand signals to a place to park. Another man gets big bins after you separate everything he writes your license plate on scrap of paper takes your bins to the weigh area. You need your driver's license and the scrap of paper hand it to the man that weighs your cans . Finally you get two receipts and he pointed to the cashier. I signed the receipts , got my cash . The guy that
Matt S.
Matt S.
Apr 11, 2020
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Love this place to recycle! There is always someone to assist you. Quick and easy! Very helpful!
Mateo V.
Mateo V.
Jan 18, 2020
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I take my aluminum cans here all the time Hugo in the cans and bottles area was very friendly and helpful he helped me out the first time i went telling me what to do and where to go they pay really well and if you use the coupon on their site you get 10 cents more per pound!!
Stephanie L.
Stephanie L.
Sep 27, 2019
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Place is organized and have plenty of staff to keep the flow going. Called for a quote of pricing shown on a LCD Monitor as the same. Pretty trusting facility to properly handle materials
Eaton W.
Eaton W.
Feb 05, 2019
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I went there for the first time to recycle some aluminum rims for an old car that were sitting around and taking up space

Everyone was pleasant and helpful.

It is freeway convenient.

I will definitely go back there again.
Severin Murphy
Severin Murphy
Oct 15, 2018
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The prices seem fair here. The coupon is always good. On the can side the guys are helpful and quick. I drive in with a pick-up full of cans and with the guys' help I'm out of there in minutes.
I especially like the metal side, though. The guys over there work quickly and I never have to wait long. They help me divide my metals so I can be paid fairly. I know now to make sure my clean copper is really clean and to pull brass fittings off of the copper pipes.
Kailee L.
Kailee L.
May 29, 2018
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Great little drive thru set up, makes me not dread recycling my cans and bottles as much. Staff was on it as soon as I pulled up and price to me seemed fair, I'm not one to try and make the most out of recycling
David F.
David F.
Mar 19, 2017
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DBW is the go to spot to get paid!!!
I am a general contractor and I get all sorts metals and scrap
I have been to almost every metal recycling facility from OC to LA
DBW is by far the best
Best customer service
Best prices
Best everything!
The managers Kevin Kelly and Sandy are amazing
Every time I come in to recycle they have helpers sort all items out
All of their sorters and helpers and respectful and good people who help get you the best deals!
I recommend DBW recycling to anyone
Call DBW for the best recycling services!
-David F.
Bob T.
Bob T.
Oct 27, 2013
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I've been going to Sunwest Metals for years (4 stars), couldn't make it there by 2pm on a Saturday; decided to give DBW Metals a try, and I'm very glad I did!

DBW is my new "go to" recycling center for cans, bottles and glass. Here's why:

Open an hour later - 3pm on Saturday, and 5pm weekdays.
They unload your recyclables (just like Sunwest)
Better traffic flow - no driving though scrap and the craziness of Sunwest
The unloading area and the payment window are covered.
More payment windows, cleaner area in general.
Easier parking - no turning around.
They take