Dover Scrap Metal
Recycling Center in Hartly, Delaware
About This Location
Dover Scrap Metal, Inc. is a scrap metal buyer at 3221 Hartly Road in Hartly, Delaware, operating as part of the Smith Industries group. It purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals rather than functioning as a household recycling drop-off, so it's best suited to people selling metal rather than disposing of general recyclables. The yard is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call ahead to confirm current material prices and which metals they're taking.
What Dover Scrap Metal, Inc. Accepts
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What they do not accept
This is a scrap metal buying yard, not a household recycling center. It does not serve as a drop-off for general recyclables, electronics, hazardous waste or trash.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap metal from the public. Contact the office (302-492-8091) or the buyer, Jon (240-695-4133), for current prices and accepted grades.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dover Scrap Metal a recycling drop-off?
No. It is a scrap metal buyer, part of the Smith Industries group. You bring metal to sell rather than to drop off general household recycling, electronics or trash.
What metals does Dover Scrap Metal take?
The yard buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. For the specific grades and current prices, call the office at 302-492-8091 or the buyer, Jon, at 240-695-4133.
What are Dover Scrap Metal's hours?
It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday hours are not listed, so assume it is closed Sundays.
Do they pay for scrap metal?
Yes – as a scrap buyer, Dover Scrap Metal purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Prices change with the market, so call ahead to confirm current rates before hauling a load.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.