Farnsworth Metal Recycling
Recycling Center in S Farnsworth St Indianapolis, Indiana
About This Location
Farnsworth Metal Recycling buys scrap metal at 3602 S Farnsworth Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, paying for aluminum, copper and brass from residential, commercial and industrial customers. It does not accept pressure-sealed containers such as fire extinguishers, propane tanks and gas cylinders, e-waste including TVs and computers, aerosol cans, airbags or radioactive material. The scale house is reachable at scalehouse@farnsworthmetals.com and 317-481-8501; flat-bed and van loads must arrive before 3:30 PM.
What Farnsworth Metal Recycling Accepts
What they do not accept
Farnsworth does not take pressure-sealed containers (fire extinguishers, propane tanks, gas cylinders), e-waste (TVs, computers), aerosol cans, airbags or radioactive materials. It is a metal buyer, not a household recyclables or hazardous waste drop-off.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to residential, commercial and industrial scrappers; the company pays for scrap metal. Flat-bed and van loads must arrive before 3:30 PM. This is a scrap-metal buyer, not a free municipal drop-off.
Programs & events
- Residential, commercial & industrial scrapping
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metals does Farnsworth Metal Recycling buy?
Farnsworth buys aluminum, copper and brass from residential, commercial and industrial customers at its S Farnsworth Street yard in Indianapolis.
Can I bring a propane tank or fire extinguisher to Farnsworth?
No. Farnsworth does not accept pressure-sealed containers such as fire extinguishers, propane tanks and gas cylinders, or aerosol cans, airbags and radioactive materials.
Does Farnsworth recycle TVs or computers?
No. E-waste including TVs and computers is not accepted. For electronics, use an Indianapolis e-waste program instead.
What are Farnsworth's hours?
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to noon. Flat-bed and van loads must arrive before 3:30 PM.
Is Farnsworth open to the public for scrapping?
Yes. It serves residential as well as commercial and industrial scrappers and pays for metal. It is a scrap yard, not a free municipal recycling drop-off.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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