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About This Location

Lakeside Auto Recyclers is a cash scrap-metal buyer and auto salvage yard just across the river from Omaha in Carter Lake, Iowa. They pay for nonferrous metals including copper, brass, aluminum, catalytic converters and auto radiators, and buy end-of-life vehicles with free towing. This is a for-cash scrap yard, not a public household recycling or curbside drop-off center.

What this location Accepts

✓ Copper (#1, #2, bare bright)
✓ Insulated copper wire
✓ Yellow brass
✓ Aluminum
✓ Copper auto radiators
✓ AC ends
✓ Catalytic converters
✓ Junk / end-of-life vehicles
✓ Shred / mixed scrap metal

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What they do not accept

✕ Household curbside recycling (mixed paper, cardboard)
✕ Glass bottles and jars
✕ Household plastics #1-#7

Access & restrictions

public; commercial scrap buyer paying cash by weight · Free towing offered for junk vehicle removal

Programs & events

  • Free towing — Free pickup/towing for end-of-life vehicles being scrapped

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lakeside Auto Recyclers take household recycling like bottles and cardboard?

No. Lakeside is a cash scrap-metal buyer and auto salvage yard. They buy metals such as copper, brass, aluminum, catalytic converters and radiators, plus junk vehicles, but do not accept household curbside recyclables, glass or mixed plastics.

What scrap metals do they pay cash for?

Per their website they buy copper (#1, #2 and bare bright), insulated copper wire, yellow brass, aluminum, copper auto radiators, AC ends and catalytic converters, and they also take whole vehicles and shred-grade scrap. Prices are quoted at the scale.

Do they tow junk cars?

Yes. Lakeside advertises free towing for end-of-life vehicles they are purchasing for scrap.

What are the hours?

The scale is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (gate closes slightly earlier). They are closed Sunday.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2813 N 9th St, Carter Lake, IA 51510
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City / State
Carter Lake, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed