Rochester Iron & Meta
Recycling Center in E Lucas St Rochester, Indiana
About This Location
Rochester Iron & Metal Inc. is a full-service scrap metal recycling and processing center at 1552 E Lucas Street in Rochester, Indiana, serving north-central Indiana for more than 50 years. Operating on about 30 acres in Rochester's industrial park, the yard buys scrap iron and metal, aluminum (from bagged cans to semi-loads), copper wire, brass and appliances, and runs an auto-shredder and roll-off container service for pickup and delivery. It is a scrap buyer, not a municipal household recycling drop-off.
What Rochester Iron & Metal Accepts
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What they do not accept
Rochester Iron & Metal is a scrap-metal buyer, not a municipal recycling center. It does not handle household trash, curbside recyclables (paper, glass, mixed plastics), yard waste or household hazardous waste.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap metal from the public; drive-thru drop-off. Call 574-223-4300 for current prices or roll-off container service
Programs & events
- Roll-off container service
- Auto-shredder processing
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metals does Rochester Iron & Metal buy?
The yard buys scrap iron and steel, aluminum (including cans), copper wire, brass and metal appliances, handling everything from a bag of cans to a semi-load.
Does Rochester Iron & Metal pay cash for scrap?
It is a full-service scrap recycler that pays for metal. Prices change with the market, so call 574-223-4300 for current rates before you bring in a load.
Does Rochester Iron & Metal offer roll-off containers?
Yes. Large and small roll-off containers are available for pickup and delivery, and the yard also offers industrial scrap pickup.
Can I drop off household recycling here?
No. Rochester Iron & Metal is a scrap metal yard, not a household recycling center. For paper, glass or mixed curbside recyclables, use a county or municipal program instead.
What are the hours at Rochester Iron & Metal?
On-record hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to noon and 1 PM to 5 PM, closed weekends. Call ahead to confirm before hauling a load.
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