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About This Location

Bell Salvage in Ames, Iowa is a family-owned scrap metal and auto salvage yard that has served Story County for more than 30 years, purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous metals and handling appliance demanufacturing.

What this location Accepts

✓ Steel (plate, structural, sheet, prepared and unprepared)
✓ Cast iron and motor blocks
✓ Copper (bare and insulated wire)
✓ Brass
✓ Aluminum
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Radiators
✓ Automotive and truck batteries (lead-acid)
✓ Catalytic converters
✓ Car bodies and junk vehicles
✓ Farm machinery and industrial machinery
✓ Appliances (via demanufacturing service)

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What they do not accept

✕ Household trash or non-metal recyclables
✕ Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
✕ Electronics / e-waste

Fees

  • All scrap metals — No fee — Bell Salvage pays you based on weight and current market prices

Programs & events

  • Roll-Off Container Service — Bell Salvage rents roll-off containers for large cleanouts, demolition scrap, and farm cleanups in the Ames and Boone area.
  • Appliance Demanufacturing — The yard properly demanufactures appliances including refrigerators and freezers, recovering recyclable metals and handling refrigerants appropriately.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the last drop-off accepted at Bell Salvage in Ames?

The last load is accepted at 4:30 p.m., even though the yard officially closes at 5:00 p.m. Plan to arrive no later than 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Does Bell Salvage in Ames accept junk cars?

Yes. Bell Salvage purchases automobile bodies and junk vehicles. Call (515) 232-9372 in advance if you need arrangements for a non-running vehicle.

Is Bell Salvage open on weekends?

No. Bell Salvage is open Monday through Friday only, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last load at 4:30 p.m.). The yard is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Contact & Location

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Address
500 Freel Dr, Ames, IA 50010
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City / State
Ames, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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