Rather Recycling
Recycling Center in Brighton, Alabama
About This Location
Rather Recycling at 4401 Jaybird Rd in Brighton (Bessemer area), Alabama is a full-service metal recycling yard serving commercial, industrial, individual and manufacturing accounts. It buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap including copper wire and tubing, motors, alternators, aluminum, brass and steel, and also handles electronics scrap. It is part of Rather Recycling's Birmingham-area operation.
What Rather Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics
What they do not accept
This is a scrap metal yard, not a municipal recycling center. It does not take household trash, curbside recyclables (paper, glass, mixed plastics), yard waste or household hazardous waste.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap from individual, commercial, industrial and manufacturing accounts. Call 205-614-5373 for current pricing. Alabama law commonly requires photo ID to sell scrap, but the yard's specific policy is not published.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rather Recycling in Brighton buy?
Rather Recycling buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal, including steel, iron, copper wire and tubing, brass, aluminum, motors and alternators, and it also handles electronics scrap. Call 205-614-5373 for current pricing.
What are Rather Recycling's hours?
The Jaybird Road yard is listed as open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, closed Sunday. Call ahead to confirm before hauling a load.
Can individuals sell scrap, or is it only for businesses?
Both. Rather Recycling serves individual, commercial, industrial and manufacturing accounts, so homeowners cleaning out metal can sell there alongside business customers.
Can I bring household recycling like cardboard or plastic bottles?
No. Rather Recycling is a scrap metal yard. It handles metals and electronics scrap, not curbside paper, cardboard, glass or mixed plastics.
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