Johnson's Metal Recycling

Metals

Quincy, CA

Facility details

Address
47449 State Hwy 70
Quincy, CA 95971
Phone
(530) 289-9924
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Facility type
Metals
County
Plumas County
EPA Region
9
Data sources
EPA
Last verified
2026-10-15

About this facility

A metals recycling facility, often called a scrap yard, buys and processes ferrous metal (steel, iron) and non-ferrous metal (aluminum, copper, brass, stainless) from contractors, haulers, manufacturers and the public. Material is weighed on a certified scale, graded, then sheared, baled or shredded for sale to steel mills and smelters. Prices change with commodity markets and are usually posted per pound or per ton by grade. Most yards require photo ID for payment and will not take sealed containers, pressurized cylinders or items with fluids. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead to check current prices, what must be separated and whether vehicles, appliances or wire are accepted.

Typically accepted at a Metals Recycling Facility

  • Steel and iron scrap
  • Aluminum cans, siding and extrusions
  • Copper pipe and wire
  • Brass fixtures
  • Stainless steel
  • Appliances and vehicles (at many yards)
  • Catalytic converters and batteries (documentation required)

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

Nearby facilities

Nearest landfill: Gopher Hill SLF, Spanish Ranch — 8.4 mi

Waste haulers nearby

Area served

Serves Quincy, Crescent Mills, Taylorsville, Twain, Meadow Valley, Blairsden Graeagle.

County context

One of 3 recycling centers in Plumas County, CA.

5 waste haulers in Plumas County, CA.

ZIP 95971 at a glance

Population
6,419 (16 per sq mi)
Median age
47
Households
Median income $83,269 · 41% earn six figures
Housing
68% owner-occupied · median home value $326,037 · median rent $1,646
Workforce
52% labor-force participation · 7.1% unemployment

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

California solid-waste agency: CalRecycle