River Metals Recycling

Recycling Center in Louisville, Kentucky

📍 2045 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
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📞 +1 502-585-5331 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

River Metals Recycling operates a scrap yard at 2045 River Road in Louisville, Kentucky, near the Ohio River. This location buys non-ferrous scrap (aluminum, copper and brass), ferrous scrap (iron, steel and autos) and electronic scrap such as circuit boards, laptops and hard drives. Sellers drive onto the scale, present a valid photo ID and are paid through the yard's on-site ATM payment system.

What River Metals Recycling Accepts

✓ Non-ferrous scrap (Aluminum, copper, brass)
✓ Ferrous scrap (Iron, steel, autos — metal that sticks to a magnet)
✓ Electronic scrap (Circuit boards, laptops, hard drives)

Related recycling guides: Electronics

What they do not accept

River Metals publishes a downloadable 'Prohibited Materials' list on its site, but the specific banned items are not detailed on the location page; check the PDF or call before hauling.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public and businesses. Sellers must drive onto the scale and present a valid photo ID; payment is issued through an on-site ATM/ticket system.

Programs & events

  • On-site ATM payment
  • Electronic scrap recycling

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the River Road River Metals Recycling location?

This River Metals Recycling yard is at 2045 River Road, Louisville, KY 40206. It is one of three River Metals locations in Louisville; the others are on Grade Lane and Camp Ground Road.

Do I need an ID to sell scrap at River Metals Recycling?

Yes. At the scale you give the attendant your ID and present a valid photo ID before weighing. Payment is then issued through the on-site ATM payment system.

What metals does the River Road location accept?

It buys non-ferrous scrap (aluminum, copper, brass), ferrous scrap (iron, steel and autos — metal that sticks to a magnet) and electronic scrap such as circuit boards, laptops and hard drives.

What are the River Road location's hours?

The company page lists Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday hours are not listed for this location, so call ahead if you plan a weekend visit.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2045 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
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Website
rmrecycling.com
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City / State
Louisville, Kentucky

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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