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About This Location

CMC Recycling at 1900 N 62nd Street in Tampa is a scrap metal buyer that purchases both ferrous and nonferrous metals — copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, steel and lead-acid batteries — from individual and commercial sellers at a large, clean concrete facility. Operating since 1957, it pays cash or check at the time of purchase for most items, with certain regulated materials requiring proof of ownership and payment mailed within 24 hours. Florida law requires sellers to be 18 or older with a valid driver's license or state ID.

What CMC Recycling Accepts

✓ Copper (Nonferrous — paid by weight)
✓ Brass (Nonferrous)
✓ Aluminum (Nonferrous)
✓ Stainless steel (Nonferrous)
✓ Ferrous scrap / steel
✓ Lead-acid batteries

Related recycling guides: Batteries

What they do not accept

✕ Hazardous waste
✕ Compressed gas cylinders
✕ Broken or cracked batteries
✕ Electronics
✕ Asbestos-containing materials
✕ Liquids and unidentifiable materials

CMC Tampa is a scrap-metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off; it does not take electronics, hazardous waste, gas cylinders or general trash.

Fees

  • Scrap metal — CMC pays you — cash or check at time of purchase for most items

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to individuals and businesses. Sellers must be 18+ with a valid driver's license or state ID (Florida law). Regulated items require proof of ownership; those payments mailed within 24 hours.

Programs & events

  • Roll-off and container service

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CMC Recycling in Tampa pay cash for scrap metal?

Yes. For most items CMC pays by cash or check at the time of purchase. Certain regulated metals require proof of ownership, and payment for those is mailed within 24 hours.

What metals does CMC Recycling buy?

CMC buys both ferrous and nonferrous scrap, including copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, steel and lead-acid batteries.

Do I need ID to sell scrap metal at CMC Tampa?

Yes. Under Florida law you must be at least 18 years old and present a valid driver's license or state ID to sell scrap metal.

Does CMC Recycling take electronics or TVs?

No. CMC does not accept electronics, hazardous waste, compressed gas cylinders, broken batteries, asbestos materials or liquids. It is strictly a scrap-metal buyer.

What are CMC Recycling Tampa's hours?

The yard at 1900 N 62nd St is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed on weekends. Call 813-626-1108 to confirm.

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

Contact & Location

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Address
1900 N 62nd St, Tampa, FL 33619
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City / State
Tampa, Florida

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-4 PM
Thursday 8 AM-4 PM
Friday 8 AM-4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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