Atlas Metal & Iron Corp

Recycling Center in Denver, Colorado

📍 1100 Umatilla St, Denver, CO 80204
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📞 +1 303-825-7166 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Atlas Metal & Iron Corp is a scrap-metal yard at 1100 Umatilla Street in Denver, Colorado, buying metal since 1956 and billed as the largest wire-chopping facility in the Rocky Mountain region. It purchases aluminum, brass, copper, lead, zinc, steel and stainless, cast iron, tin and sheet metal, alloys, and computer components from both retail (individual) sellers and industrial accounts. Atlas also runs a regional dealer network and provides roll-off container service. Call 303-825-7166 for current pricing.

What Atlas Metal & Iron Corp Accepts

✓ Aluminum, brass, copper, lead, zinc
✓ Steel and stainless steel, cast iron, tin and sheet metal
✓ Alloys
✓ Computer components

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What they do not accept

Atlas's site references a "Not Allowed" category but does not list the specific prohibited items. As a scrap-metal buyer it does not take household trash, curbside single-stream recyclables, or household hazardous waste.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Retail scrap purchasing for individuals as well as industrial accounts; roll-off container delivery available. Colorado law requires scrap dealers to record a government-issued photo ID for commodity-metal transactions.

Programs & events

  • Retail scrap purchasing
  • Wire chopping
  • Container service

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What metals does Atlas Metal & Iron buy?

Atlas buys aluminum, brass, copper, lead, zinc, steel and stainless, cast iron, tin and sheet metal, alloys, and computer components, from both individual and industrial sellers. Call 303-825-7166 for current prices.

Can individuals sell scrap at Atlas, or is it industrial only?

Both. Atlas offers retail scrap purchasing for individuals in addition to serving large-quantity industrial accounts and a regional dealer network.

What are Atlas Metal & Iron's hours?

The yard is open Monday to Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm (gates close 3:40pm) and Saturday 8:00am to 11:30am, closed Sunday.

Do I need ID to sell scrap metal at Atlas?

Yes. Colorado law requires scrap dealers to record a valid government-issued photo ID for commodity-metal purchases, so bring your ID.

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

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1100 Umatilla St, Denver, CO 80204
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Denver, Colorado

Opening Hours

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

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