P&T Metals

Recycling Center in South El Monte, California

📍 2213 Tyler Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
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About This Location

P&T Metals at 2213 Tyler Avenue in South El Monte is a scrap-metal buyer and processor, not a household recycling drop-off. The 4-acre yard has 40,000 square feet of warehouse and ten public scales, and buys both ferrous and non-ferrous metal from the public and businesses: aluminum, copper, brass, iron, steel, stainless steel, tool steels, titanium, exotic and precious metals, and high-temperature alloys, plus electronics. There is no residential pickup; you drop off at the yard. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Wednesday to 4:00 PM) and Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM, closed Sunday.

What P&T Metals Accepts

✓ Aluminum
✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Iron
✓ Steel
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Tool steels
✓ Titanium
✓ Exotic and precious metals
✓ High-temperature alloys (All types of high-temperature alloys.)
✓ Electronics

Related recycling guides: Electronics

What they do not accept

This is a scrap-metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off for curbside plastics, glass, paper, HHW or CRV beverage containers. A specific prohibited-items list was not published; no residential pickup is offered.

Access & restrictions

Drop-off only: No residential pickup service; customers deliver scrap to the South El Monte yard, which has ten public scales.; Open to the public and businesses: Buys scrap from both the public and businesses.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What metals does P&T Metals buy?

P&T Metals buys both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, including aluminum, copper, brass, iron, steel, stainless steel, tool steels, titanium, exotic and precious metals, high-temperature alloys and electronics.

What are P&T Metals' hours?

The yard is open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM (Wednesday closes at 4:00 PM) and Saturday 7:00 AM-12:30 PM. It is closed on Sunday.

Is P&T Metals a place to recycle household items or CRV bottles?

No. It is a scrap-metal buyer and processor, not a municipal recycling drop-off or CRV buy-back. For cans, bottles, plastics and household recyclables, use a CRV center or your city program.

Do I need ID to sell scrap metal at P&T Metals?

P&T Metals does not state ID requirements online, but California law generally requires sellers to present valid photo identification for scrap-metal transactions. Bring a government-issued ID to be safe.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2213 Tyler Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
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Website
ptmetals.com
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City / State
South El Monte, California

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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