Edge Metals Recycling

Recycling Center in Tampa, Florida

📍 5120 36th Ave S, Tampa, FL 33619
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📞 +1 813-248-6000 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Edge Metals Recycling is a scrap-metal yard at 5120 36th Avenue S in Tampa, Florida. It buys non-ferrous and ferrous metals from the public and trade, with a particular specialty in automotive cores, including starter, alternator, A/C compressor, and engine cores that it exports worldwide. The yard offers more aggressive pricing on loads over 500 pounds and provides roll-off and Gaylord-box containers for larger sellers. Call 813-248-6000 for current prices.

What Edge Metals Recycling Accepts

✓ Copper (#1, #2, insulated)
✓ Brass, stainless steel, aluminum (sheet, cast, extrusion)
✓ Automotive cores: catalytic converters, A/C pumps, alternators, starters, transmission cores, radiators, motors, auto wire harnesses, rims (Export Engine Program for automotive engine cores sold worldwide)
✓ Car batteries

Related recycling guides: Batteries

What they do not accept

As a scrap-metal and auto-core buyer, Edge Metals does not take household trash, curbside single-stream recyclables, or household hazardous waste. A specific not-accepted list was not published.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in scrap purchasing; loads over 500 lbs qualify for more aggressive pricing. Under Florida law (F.S. 538), secondary-metals recyclers must record a government-issued photo ID for metal transactions.

Programs & events

  • Export Engine Program
  • Roll-offs and Gaylord boxes

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Edge Metals Recycling pay the most for?

Edge specializes in non-ferrous metals and automotive cores, including copper, brass, stainless, aluminum, catalytic converters, alternators, starters, A/C pumps, transmission cores, and engine cores. Call 813-248-6000 for current prices.

Does Edge Metals buy catalytic converters?

Yes, catalytic converters are listed among the automotive cores Edge Metals buys. Bring a valid photo ID, which Florida law requires for metal transactions.

Is there a bonus for larger loads?

Yes. Edge Metals states that for loads over 500 pounds it can offer more aggressive pricing, and it provides roll-off and Gaylord-box containers for larger sellers.

What are Edge Metals Recycling's hours?

The yard is open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (last load 4:45pm) and Saturday 8:00am to 2:30pm (last load 2:00pm), closed Sunday.

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5120 36th Ave S, Tampa, FL 33619
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