Kendallville Iron & Metal
Recycling Center in Kendallville, Indiana
About This Location
Kendallville Iron & Metal, Inc. is a family-owned scrap metal buyer at 243 E Lisbon Rd in Kendallville, Indiana, in business since 1964. It pays cash for steel, cast iron, copper, aluminum and stainless, and takes junk vehicles, farm equipment and appliances. Aluminum cans are purchased at posted per-pound rates, and roll-off containers are available for larger jobs. The general public is welcome; call 260-347-1958 for current pricing.
What Kendallville Iron & Metal Accepts
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What they do not accept
As a scrap metal buyer, Kendallville Iron & Metal deals in metals, vehicles, farm equipment and appliances. It is not a household recyclables (paper/plastic/glass) or household hazardous waste drop-off. Call for items not listed.
Fees
- Aluminum cans (under 100 lbs) — Pays $0.65/lb
- Aluminum cans (over 100 lbs) — Pays $0.70/lb
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · General public is welcome; the yard pays cash for scrap. This is a scrap-metal buyer, not a household drop-off. Call 260-347-1958 (or 800-530-5564) for current pricing on items other than cans.
Programs & events
- Roll-off container service
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell aluminum cans for cash at Kendallville Iron & Metal?
Yes. Posted rates are $0.65/lb for loads under 100 lbs and $0.70/lb for loads over 100 lbs. Rates can change, so call 260-347-1958 to confirm.
Does Kendallville Iron & Metal take junk cars?
Yes. The yard accepts junk vehicles, farm equipment and appliances along with steel, cast iron, copper, aluminum and stainless.
Is Kendallville Iron & Metal open to the public?
Yes. The general public is welcome. It is a scrap-metal buyer that pays cash, not a municipal household recycling drop-off.
What are the hours?
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to noon; closed Sunday.
Can I recycle household items like plastic or glass here?
No. Kendallville Iron & Metal handles scrap metal, vehicles, farm equipment and appliances, not household recyclables or hazardous waste. For those, use a county recycling program.
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