Northeast Georgia Recycling (Formerly Stephens County Iron And Metal)
Recycling Center in Martin, Georgia
About This Location
Northeast Georgia Recycling in Martin traces back to Stephens County Iron and Metal, a family scrap-metal business established in 1962 and now run by Jeff Whitlock III. According to the company's business listing, the yard no longer takes scrap from the general public, so it functions as a commercial-only metals operation rather than a walk-in drop-off. If you are a member of the public looking to recycle, call first to confirm current policy.
What Northeast Georgia Recycling (formerly Stephens County Iron and Metal) Accepts
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What they do not accept
Per the company's own listing, the yard is no longer taking scrap from the general public. Walk-in individuals should not expect to sell or drop off material; this is a commercial-only operation. Not a household recycling, e-waste, HHW or yard-waste drop-off.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Walk-in (no appointment) · No longer accepting scrap from the general public; commercial accounts only. Call to confirm before visiting.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the public sell scrap metal at Northeast Georgia Recycling?
No. According to the company's business listing, the yard is no longer taking scrap from the general public, so it operates as a commercial-only metals business. Call 706-779-3122 to confirm current policy.
What was this business called before?
It was formerly Stephens County Iron and Metal, a family scrap-metal business established in 1962. Jeff Whitlock III took over daily operations in 2009.
What are the yard's hours?
Directory listings show Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to noon, closed Sunday. Because public drop-offs are not accepted, call ahead to confirm.
Where can Martin-area residents recycle instead?
Since this yard no longer serves the public, residents should use Stephens County's solid-waste and recycling services for household recyclables and scrap.
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