Newco Metals Inc
Recycling Center in Pendleton, Indiana
About This Location
Newco Metals Inc at 7268 State Road 13 in Pendleton, Indiana is a family-owned scrap metal buyer founded in 1986 that pays for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The yard serves both the general public and industrial customers, taking everything from aluminum cans and copper wire to old appliances, auto radiators and lawn furniture. A valid driver's license or state ID is required to sell scrap. A sister location operates in nearby Anderson.
What Newco Metals Inc Accepts
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What they do not accept
As a scrap metal yard, Newco does not take household trash, curbside recyclables (plastics, glass, mixed paper for recycling), yard waste, or household hazardous waste.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to both the general public and industrial customers. All sellers must present a valid driver's license or state-issued ID. This is a scrap-metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off.
Programs & events
- General public recycling
- Industrial recycling
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Newco Metals in Pendleton buy scrap from the public?
Yes. Newco buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from both the general public and industrial customers at its Pendleton yard on State Road 13.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal at Newco Metals?
Yes. All sellers are asked to provide a valid driver's license or state-issued ID when selling scrap.
Does Newco Metals take refrigerators and appliances?
Yes. They accept washers, dryers and refrigerators, but refrigerators must have the compressor and freon removed first. Auto radiators must be drained of antifreeze.
What does Newco Metals NOT accept?
They do not take hazardous or radioactive materials, liquid-containing items, propane/helium/freon tanks, beer kegs, manhole covers, catalytic converters, or rubber tires.
What are Newco Metals' hours in Pendleton?
Monday-Thursday 7 AM-4:15 PM, Friday 7 AM-3:15 PM, Saturday 8 AM-11:45 AM, and closed Sunday.
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