Aurora Metal Recycling

Recycling Center in Aurora, Illinois

📍 619 Spruce St, Aurora, IL 60506
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📞 +1 630-262-3888 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Aurora Metal Recycling is a family-owned yard on Spruce Street that weighs your scrap on the spot and hands you cash immediately — no waiting, no processing delay.

What this location Accepts

✓ Iron and steel (ferrous metals)
✓ Aluminum (cans, extrusions, sheet, cast)
✓ Copper (bare, insulated wire, pipe)
✓ Brass and bronze
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Lead
✓ Electric motors
✓ Car batteries
✓ Computers, tablets, phones, and printers (metal content)
✓ Household appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers)
✓ Junk vehicles (any condition, running or non-running)
✓ Commercial and demolition scrap metal

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What they do not accept

✕ Household garbage or municipal solid waste
✕ Hazardous liquids or chemicals
✕ Non-metal materials (cardboard, plastic, glass)
✕ Tires, mattresses, or construction debris (not listed)

Fees

  • Scrap metal drop-off — No fee — facility pays customer based on current market weight
  • Junk car towing — Free towing when buying vehicle

Programs & events

  • Junk Car Buying Program — Purchases junk vehicles in any condition with free towing; call 630-262-3888 for same-day or next-day pickup.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Aurora Metal Recycling pay cash on the day I drop off?

Yes. Materials are weighed on the facility's scale at 619 Spruce St and cash is paid immediately at drop-off — no waiting for a check or processing period.

Will Aurora Metal Recycling pick up my junk car for free?

Yes — towing is always free when they buy your vehicle. Vehicles in any condition are accepted, including non-running cars. Call 630-262-3888 for same-day or next-day scheduling. Note that missing major components (engine, transmission, catalytic converter) or absence of an original title may affect the offer price.

Does Aurora Metal Recycling accept household appliances?

Yes. Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and other metal-containing household appliances are accepted and the facility will pay for them based on metal weight. The yard is open Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM–1:00 PM.

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Contact & Location

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Address
619 Spruce St, Aurora, IL 60506
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Website
aurorametal.com
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City / State
Aurora, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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