Harter Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Jesup, Georgia
About This Location
Harter Recycling Center, Inc. (HRC) at 1200 Doctortown Rd in Jesup is a scrap-metal yard that pays for metal rather than a household recycling drop-off. It buys aluminum cans and all types of aluminum, copper, brass, lead, tin goods and steel, plus batteries and junk cars, taking loads from walk-in sellers and small contractors across Wayne County. If you have scrap to sell, call 912-530-7900 for current pricing before you haul.
What Harter Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries
What they do not accept
Harter is a scrap-metal buyer, not a municipal recycling drop-off. It does not advertise taking curbside recyclables such as paper, glass, mixed plastics or cardboard, nor household hazardous waste. Call to confirm which metals and items they take and whether they accept whole appliances.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public as a scrap buyer; takes material from walk-in sellers and small contractors. Georgia scrap yards typically require a photo ID for cash metal sales, so bring ID. Confirm pricing by phone.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Harter pay cash for scrap metal and cans?
Yes. Harter Recycling Center is a scrap-metal buyer that pays by weight for aluminum cans and other aluminum, copper, brass, lead, tin and steel, as well as batteries and junk cars. Call 912-530-7900 for current per-pound prices.
What metals do they take?
Per scrap-yard listings, they recycle aluminum cans and all aluminum, copper, brass, lead, tin goods, steel, batteries and scrap cars.
What are the hours?
Listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekend hours are not listed, so call before coming on Saturday.
Can I recycle paper, glass or household plastics here?
No. Harter is a scrap-metal yard, not a curbside-recyclables drop-off. For paper, glass and mixed plastics, use a municipal recycling center.
Do I need ID to sell scrap?
Georgia scrap yards generally require a valid photo ID to buy metal for cash, so bring ID. Confirm Harter's exact requirements by phone before hauling a load.
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