Scrap Metal Recycling
Competitive Pricing & Free Pickup
Scrap metal recycling is the process of recovering ferrous and non-ferrous metals from end-of-life products, industrial scrap, and construction debris for reuse in manufacturing. Recycling Quotes provides free commercial scrap metal pickup with competitive pricing for copper, aluminum, steel, brass, and stainless steel.
Turn Scrap Into Value, Not Landfill
The United States recycles over 80 million tons of iron and steel annually — more than paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass combined. Yet countless businesses still pay to haul scrap metal to the dump instead of selling it to a recycler.
Recycling Quotes connects your operation with certified scrap metal processors who offer competitive pricing for ferrous metals (iron, steel, cast iron) and non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel). We handle everything from a single dumpster of mixed scrap to multi-ton industrial contracts with recurring pickup schedules.
Every pound of recycled steel saves 1,400 pounds of iron ore, 740 pounds of coal, and 120 pounds of limestone. Beyond the environmental math, scrap metal recycling puts money back in your pocket — current market rates mean that pile of scrap sitting behind your building could be worth thousands.
What We Accept
Everything we process goes through certified facilities with full documentation.
of steel products contain recycled content
American Iron and Steel Institute 2023
less energy to recycle aluminum vs mining virgin ore
Aluminum Association 2023
total value of US domestic iron and steel scrap purchases
USGS 2023
How We Handle Your Scrap Metal
Tell Us What You've Got
Describe your scrap — types, estimated weight, and location. Photos help us quote faster. We respond within 24 hours.
Get Your Price
We quote based on current market rates, metal type, and volume. Non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, aluminum) command the highest prices.
We Pick Up or You Drop Off
For commercial volumes, we bring the container and haul it. For smaller loads, we can direct you to the nearest partner yard.
Weigh, Sort, Process
Scrap is weighed on certified scales, sorted by type, and processed for resale to mills and foundries.
Payment & Certificate
You receive payment based on weight and grade, plus a Certificate of Recycling for your compliance records.
The Real Cost of Ignoring Metal Waste
Scrap metal sitting in your yard isn't just an eyesore — it's lost revenue, compliance risk, and wasted space.
Recycling Cost Reduction
Scrap metal has real market value. If it's going into your general waste stream, you're literally throwing away money and paying disposal fees on top of it.
Learn more arrow_forwardWaste Diversion Goals
Scrap metal is 100% recyclable, infinitely. Adding a metal recycling stream to your program can boost your diversion rate by 20-30 points overnight.
Learn more arrow_forwardESG Reporting & Sustainability
Steel recycling has massive environmental impact — 1 ton of recycled steel saves 2,500 lbs of iron ore. Our certificates give you the data for your sustainability reports.
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Quotes in less than 1 hour. No obligation.
Who Generates the Most Scrap
Metals We Buy and Process
Scrap Metal Pickup in Your City
Same day pickup and quotes in these cities and more.
Tonnage, Savings, Results
$180K recovered from facility decommission
220 tons of mixed steel and copper removed in 10 days. Client received full payment at market rate plus compliance documentation.
Ongoing program saves $6K/month
Weekly pickup of CNC turnings and aluminum offcuts. Revenue from scrap exceeds previous disposal costs by 3x.
Demo site cleared in 48 hours
85 tons of structural steel and rebar removed. Roll-off swap completed without project delays.
Scrap Metal Recycling Questions
Pricing, logistics, and what qualifies for our pickup program.
View All FAQs arrow_forwardPricing is based on current commodity market rates, metal type (ferrous vs non-ferrous), grade, and volume. Non-ferrous metals like copper and brass command significantly higher prices than steel. We quote based on the day's rates and honor the quoted price for 48 hours.
Ferrous metals contain iron (steel, cast iron, wrought iron) and are magnetic. Non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel) contain no iron and are typically worth more per pound. We accept both types and sort them at our facility.
Both. For high-value non-ferrous metals and large volumes, we pay you at market rates. For mixed ferrous scrap, we typically provide free pickup and processing. The exact arrangement depends on metal type, volume, and your location.
For free commercial pickup, we generally need at least 1-2 tons of ferrous scrap or 200+ lbs of non-ferrous. Smaller quantities can be dropped off at our partner yards. Contact us for specific minimums in your area.
Yes. We manage complete decommissions including equipment removal, sorting, transportation, and final broom-clean. We provide roll-off containers, flatbed trucks, or whatever the job requires.
Our pricing is tied to published daily commodity rates (LME, COMEX). We use certified scales, provide weight tickets for every load, and our grading standards are transparent. You can verify our prices against any published index.
Weight tickets for every load, a Certificate of Recycling, and payment records. For businesses needing ESG data, we provide annual summaries with tonnage diverted, carbon offset calculations, and processing details.
We handle most industrial scrap including painted, oiled, or lightly contaminated metals. Radioactive materials, mercury-contaminated scrap, or metals with heavy chemical contamination require specialized handling — contact us to discuss.
Get a Scrap Metal Quote Today
We'll assess your scrap, quote a price, and schedule pickup — all within 24 hours.