Monroe Scrap Material Inc
Recycling Center in Monroeville, Alabama
About This Location
Monroe Scrap Material Inc is a family-run scrap metal yard at 1 Hornady Drive in Monroeville, Alabama, serving Monroe County and Southwest Alabama. The business traces its roots to the 1920s and buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap including aluminum, brass, copper, iron and aluminum (UBC) cans, and offers roll-off container service for industrial and commercial metal and trash. This is a scrap buyer that pays for metal, not a municipal household recycling drop-off; call 251-743-3866 before hauling to confirm current prices and accepted loads.
What Monroe Scrap Material Inc Accepts
What they do not accept
As a scrap buyer, Monroe Scrap handles metals only; it is not a drop-off for household recyclables (paper, glass, plastics), electronics, or hazardous waste. Call to confirm which non-metal items, if any, are handled.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in scrap sales to the public; Alabama scrap dealers require a photo ID for metal sales under state law. Roll-off container service available for commercial/industrial accounts.
Programs & events
- Roll-off container service — 20, 30 and 40 cubic yard roll-off containers available for industrial and commercial metal, trash, construction and demolition needs.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Monroe Scrap Material pay for cans and scrap metal in Monroeville?
Yes. Monroe Scrap buys aluminum (including UBC beverage cans), brass, copper, iron/steel and stainless steel, paying by weight. Recent listed prices included aluminum cans around $0.43/lb and shreddable steel around $140/ton, but prices change daily - call 251-743-3866 to confirm.
Is Monroe Scrap a free recycling drop-off?
No. It is a scrap-metal buyer that pays cash for metal, not a municipal household recycling center. It handles metals rather than paper, glass or plastics.
What are Monroe Scrap Material's hours?
Listings show the yard open Monday through Friday, roughly 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and closed weekends. Call ahead before hauling a large load.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal here?
Yes. Alabama law requires scrap dealers to record a valid government-issued photo ID for metal purchases, so bring your ID.
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