Paramount Resource Recycling

A neighborhood recycling center in Paramount that people drop by when they’ve got a trunk load or a pile of sorted recyclables. Local residents and small haulers use it for diverting common recyclables like paper, cardboard, glass, metal and many plastics. The site sits at 7230 E Petterson Ln and feels like a working yard rather than a retail location.

Pull up to a small entrance booth and you’ll see a scale nearby; many recycling centers here charge by weight so expect to stop there when coming in or leaving. The yard is a mix of roll-off bins and open tipping areas, with the large bins usually off to one side and a concrete pad for drop-offs. The place gets busy on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so there can be short lines of trucks and cars waiting to get in. Concrete barriers, signage for traffic flow, and a bit of industrial noise are what to expect - it’s functional and a little gritty, not polished.