Behr Iron & Metal

Recycling Center in Bloomington, Illinois

📍 501 E Stewart St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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📞 +1 309-828-6084 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Behr Iron & Metal—now operating as part of Alter Trading—has purchased scrap metal and junk vehicles from Bloomington-area residents and businesses at 501 E Stewart St since 1951, paying by weight for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum (wheels, engine blocks, siding, cans)
✓ Copper (wiring, pipes, radiators)
✓ Brass and other non-ferrous metals
✓ Steel (car bodies, appliances, construction scrap)
✓ Iron and ferrous scrap
✓ Tin
✓ Junk vehicles (for scrap weight)

What they do not accept

✕ Household recyclables (paper, cardboard, glass, plastics)
✕ Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, batteries as standalone items—unconfirmed)
✕ Electronics as standalone drop-off (unconfirmed—call ahead)

Fees

  • Scrap metals (ferrous and non-ferrous) — Paid by weight at current market rates; call for prices

Access & restrictions

Closed noon–12:30 PM (lunch break) on weekdays; confirm current hours by phone before visiting as website now redirects to parent company Alter Trading

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Behr Iron & Metal pay me for my scrap metal?

Yes. The facility buys scrap metal by weight at current market rates. Prices fluctuate daily—call (309) 828-6084 for current pricing before hauling a large load. Clean, separated metals typically yield higher prices.

Can I drop off a junk car at Behr Iron & Metal Bloomington?

Yes. The yard purchases junk vehicles; pricing is based on weight, metal content, and condition. Call ahead to confirm current rates and any paperwork (title) requirements.

Is Behr Iron & Metal open on weekends?

No. The Bloomington yard is open Monday through Friday only, with a lunch break closure from noon to 12:30 PM. The yard is closed Saturday and Sunday.

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Contact & Location

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Address
501 E Stewart St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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Website
behrim.com
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City / State
Bloomington, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–11:45 AM, 12:30 PM–3:45 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–11:45 AM, 12:30 PM–3:45 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–11:45 AM, 12:30 PM–3:45 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–11:45 AM, 12:30 PM–3:45 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–11:45 AM, 12:30 PM–3:45 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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