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About This Location

Iowa Metal Recycling at 212 N Evans Rd in Evansdale is a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous scrap-metal yard, open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It buys and processes metals — steel, iron, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, radiators, electric motors, batteries and more — rather than taking general household recycling. Bring metal; this is not a drop-off for trash, electronics, or appliances.

What this location Accepts

✓ Prepared & unprepared steel
✓ Cast iron
✓ Sheet iron & tin
✓ Aluminum
✓ Brass
✓ Copper & copper wire
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Non-PCB ballasts
✓ Batteries
✓ Castings
✓ Electric motors
✓ Farm equipment
✓ Soft lead
✓ Radiators
✓ Drained sealed units

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What they do not accept

✕ Appliances
✕ Computer monitors & TVs
✕ Refrigerants
✕ Hazardous substances
✕ Liquids (oil, fuel, paint, antifreeze)
✕ Mercury-containing items
✕ PCBs
✕ Acetylene cylinders
✕ Asbestos
✕ Flammable materials
✕ Concrete, dirt, tires, wood

Access & restrictions

Open to the public; buys scrap metal from individuals and commercial accounts · Certification may be required for some materials; commercial container service available

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iowa Metal Recycling open to the public?

Yes. It is a full-service scrap-metal yard open to the public Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., closed weekends. Both individuals and commercial accounts can bring metal.

What metals does it take?

Ferrous metals (prepared/unprepared steel, cast iron, sheet iron and tin) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper and copper wire, stainless steel), plus ballasts, batteries, castings, electric motors, farm equipment, soft lead, radiators, and drained sealed units.

Can I drop off a TV, appliance, or tires here?

No. The yard does not accept TVs or computer monitors, appliances, refrigerants, tires, wood, concrete, or liquids like oil and paint. It handles metal only.

Do they pay for scrap metal?

Yes — it is a scrap buyer offering immediate payment for materials. Pricing varies by metal and market; call (319) 233-5238 or email office@iowametalrecycling.com for current prices.

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Contact & Location

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Address
212 N Evans Rd, Evansdale, IA 50707
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City / State
Evansdale, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed