Desert Metals Recycling Inc

Recycling Center in Tucson, Arizona

📍 3225 E 36th St, Tucson, AZ 85713
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📞 +1 520-741-0608 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Desert Metals Recycling Inc is an ISRI-member scrap yard in Tucson that pays cash on the spot for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, circuit boards, and titled vehicles — with state ID and fingerprinting required for most transactions per Arizona law.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum (all grades, including cans)
✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Iron / ferrous scrap
✓ Nickel
✓ Circuit boards
✓ Electric motors
✓ Radiators
✓ Whole vehicles with clean title

What they do not accept

✕ Beer kegs
✕ Gas tanks
✕ Glass
✕ Plastic
✕ Paper
✕ Pressurized items (fire extinguishers, propane tanks)

Programs & events

  • Commercial account registration — Businesses can register for commercial accounts with the yard

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an ID to drop off scrap metal at Desert Metals Recycling?

Yes. Arizona law requires scrap-metal dealers to collect a state-issued ID and fingerprint for most transactions. The exceptions are aluminum cans and steel, which can be sold without ID. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.

Will Desert Metals Recycling buy my old car?

Yes, the yard purchases whole vehicles, but you must bring a clean Arizona title. Call ahead at (520) 741-0608 to confirm current pricing.

How does Desert Metals Recycling pay for scrap?

Cash up to $300 per transaction. For amounts over $300, the yard issues a check mailed to your address on file. Credit or debit card payments are not mentioned on the official site.

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Contact & Location

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3225 E 36th St, Tucson, AZ 85713
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City / State
Tucson, Arizona

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–4:15 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–4:15 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–4:15 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–4:15 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–4:15 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–12:45 PM
Sunday Closed

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