River Metals Recycling
Recycling Center in Ashland, Kentucky
About This Location
River Metals Recycling at 1900 Front St in Ashland is a scrap-metal buying yard, not a municipal household drop-off. It purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metal from the public and pays out by weight at current market prices through an on-site ATM kiosk. If you are hauling scrap iron, aluminum, copper, brass or old appliances, this is the place; it does not handle curbside recyclables, trash or household hazardous waste.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
public (scrap sellers) · Bring scrap, receive a weigh ticket, then collect cash at the on-site ATM kiosk based on weight and current market prices. Staff may not be available to help unload.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is River Metals Recycling a public recycling drop-off?
No. It is a commercial scrap-metal buying yard. It buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal and e-scrap from the public and pays by weight, but it does not accept household trash or mixed curbside recyclables.
How do I get paid for scrap at the Ashland yard?
You bring your scrap, your load is weighed and you receive a ticket, then you take the ticket to the on-site ATM kiosk and follow the instructions to collect cash based on weight and current prices.
What metals does the Ashland location buy?
Per its official page, it buys non-ferrous scrap such as aluminum, copper and brass, ferrous scrap including iron, steel and automobiles, and electronic scrap like circuit boards, laptops and hard drives.
What are the hours in Ashland?
The official location page lists Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on weekends.
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