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About This Location

Newco Recycling (Newco Metals) at 1515 E 22nd Street in Anderson is a family-owned scrap-metal buyer that has served Madison County since 1986. Unlike a fee-based recycling center, Newco pays you for scrap: it buys copper, aluminum, brass, steel and stainless steel, plus auto batteries, appliances, wire and auto radiators from both industrial and walk-in public sellers. Vehicles are weighed and payment is issued by ATM ticket. A valid driver's license or state ID is required for every seller.

What Newco Recycling (Newco Metals) Accepts

✓ Copper (Including copper plumbing parts and wire.)
✓ Aluminum (Including aluminum cans, gutters.)
✓ Brass
✓ Steel and stainless steel
✓ Automotive batteries
✓ Appliances (Washers, dryers, refrigerators (freon-containing units must have refrigerant removed).)
✓ Wire and auto radiators
✓ Metal doors, gutters, bicycles

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Hazardous materials and liquids
✕ Propane tanks and beer kegs
✕ Catalytic converters
✕ Rubber tires
✕ Items containing freon

Newco buys scrap metal only; it does not take hazardous materials, liquids, propane tanks, beer kegs, catalytic converters, rubber tires, or any item still containing freon.

Fees

  • Scrap metal

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public ('off the street') as well as industrial sellers. A valid driver's license or state-issued ID is required for all sellers. Loads are scanned for radiation and sorted by type before weighing.

Programs & events

  • General public scrap buying
  • Industrial recycling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Newco Metals pay for scrap metal?

Yes. Newco buys scrap and pays sellers by weight. After your load is weighed, payment is issued through an ATM ticket. Prices vary with the metals market.

Do I need ID to sell scrap at Newco in Anderson?

Yes. Every seller must provide a valid driver's license or state-issued ID. Vehicles are weighed and scanned for radiation before sorting.

What metals does Newco accept?

Copper, aluminum, brass, steel and stainless steel, plus automotive batteries, appliances, wire, auto radiators, metal doors, gutters, bicycles and aluminum cans.

What won't Newco take?

No hazardous materials, liquids, propane tanks, beer kegs, catalytic converters, rubber tires, or anything still containing freon. Refrigerant must be removed from fridges and AC units first.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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Address
1515 E 22nd St, Anderson, IN 46016
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City / State
Anderson, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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