Prima Deshecha Materials Recovery Facility

Facility details

Address

32250 La Pata Ave
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Phone

(714) 826-9049

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Facility type

MRF

County

Orange County

EPA Region

9

Data sources

EPA

Last verified

2026-10-15

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

• Cardboard and mixed paper
• Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
• Aluminum and steel cans
• Glass containers (program dependent)
• Cartons (program dependent)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

Nearby facilities

• Prima Deshecha Sanitary Landfill Landfill same site · San Juan Capistrano, CA
• Tierra Verde Industries Recycling 2.4 mi · San Juan Capistrano, CA
• CR&R South County MRF MRF 2.7 mi · San Juan Capistrano, CA
• Cal Trans San Juan Capistrano Maintenance Station Transfer Station 3.4 mi · San Juan Capistrano, CA
• Orange County Public Works Capistrano Yard Transfer Station 4.5 mi · Dana Point, CA
• Next Generation Recycling Recycling 5.9 mi · Mission Viejo, CA
• Trinity Recyclers Recycling 6.1 mi · Laguna Niguel, CA
• Green Tree Electronic Recycling Recycling 6.3 mi · Laguna Niguel, CA
• San Onofre LF Landfill 7.2 mi · Camp Pendleton (Mil Res), CA
• Recycle for Life Recycling 9.0 mi · Laguna Hills, CA

Nearest landfill: Prima Deshecha Sanitary Landfill, San Juan Capistrano — same site

Waste haulers nearby

• C R & R2.8 mi · San Juan Capistrano, CA · 87 drivers
• Gonzalez Concrete Demolition2.8 mi · San Juan Capistrano, CA · 1 driver
• Golden State Disposal Inc2.8 mi · San Juan Capistrano, CA · 3 drivers
• David Bahena2.8 mi · San Juan Capistrano, CA · 1 driver
• Genaro Policarpo Valdez2.8 mi · San Juan Capo, CA · 1 driver

Area served

Serves San Clemente, Ladera Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach.

County context

One of 86 recycling centers in Orange County, CA.

250 waste haulers in Orange County, CA.

ZIP 92675 at a glance

Population

35,095 (1,012 per sq mi)

Median age

46

Households

Median income $129,457 · 65% earn six figures

Housing

81% owner-occupied · median home value $989,467 · median rent $2,438

Workforce

64% labor-force participation · 3.6% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

California solid-waste agency: CalRecycle