Padnos Benton Harbor Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan

📍 1410 Paw Paw Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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About This Location

Located near M-63 South and Paw Paw Avenue in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the Padnos Benton Harbor Recycling Center is a public drop-off scrap yard and recycling facility serving both individuals and businesses in Berrien County. The center buys and pays for ferrous and nonferrous metals—including copper, aluminum, and steel—as well as electronics, junk cars, end-of-life vehicles, catalytic converters, and lead-acid vehicle batteries. No appointment is needed for drop-off; simply drive up, unload in the designated area, and bring a valid government-issued photo ID to the office to get paid by the pound. Scrap prices are market-driven and change daily; call the center or visit padnos.com for current rates.

What Padnos Benton Harbor Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Ferrous metals (steel, iron, cast iron) (Paid by weight; prices change daily with market conditions.)
✓ Nonferrous metals (copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, wire) (Paid by weight. Copper and catalytic converters over $25 value: payment held 24 hours per Michigan Scrap Act.)
✓ Junk cars and end-of-life vehicles (Paid by weight (vehicles counted as sheet iron by gross ton). Valid title in your name required at drop-off.)
✓ Catalytic converters (Accepted; pricing given in person only—not provided over the phone. Payment held 24 hours if value exceeds $25.)
✓ Consumer electronics (computers, laptops, smartphones, TVs, monitors, motherboards, memory, cables, wires, hard drives with circuit boards) (Paid per pound. Registered Michigan e-waste recycler.)
✓ Lead-acid vehicle batteries (Accepted and paid.)
✓ Appliances (Accepted as scrap metal.)
✓ Batteries (Ni-CD, Ni-MH, Lithium, Polymer, Alkaline) (Terminals must be taped except Alkaline. Household appliance batteries (AA, AAA) not accepted.)
✓ Scrap paper / paper waste (Accepted per PADNOS corporate materials list.)
✓ Plastics (Accepted per PADNOS corporate materials list.)
✓ Industrial / business scrap (cast-offs, overruns, old tools, obsolete equipment, old fixtures) (Business recycling program available.)
✓ Trade scrap (copper piping, electrical wiring, metal fixtures) (From plumbers, electricians, contractors, etc.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ General business waste (non-metal)
✕ Hazardous substances
✕ Household appliance batteries (AA, AAA)

PADNOS is a scrap buyer, not a municipal waste or curbside recycling program. Glass, cardboard, and general household recyclables are not processed here.

Fees

  • Scrap metal, electronics, junk cars, batteries — No drop-off fee — PADNOS pays you by the pound. Prices are market-driven and change daily.
  • Catalytic converters / copper (payment hold) — Payment for amounts over $25 is held for 24 hours per Michigan Scrap Act requirements.

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off; open to individuals and businesses. No appointment needed. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Michigan law and PADNOS policy require a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID) for all scrap sellers. Sellers must also allow a thumbprint to be taken and sign a statement certifying ownership of materials. A valid vehicle title is required to scrap a junk car or end-of-life vehicle.

Programs & events

  • Business / Industrial Recycling — PADNOS accepts industrial cast-offs, overruns, old stock, tools, obsolete equipment, and other materials generated from business operations.
  • Junk Car Removal — PADNOS offers junk car recycling and free removal services. Vehicle title in seller's name required.
  • Michigan Registered Electronic Waste Recycler — PADNOS is registered by the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to collect and process electronic scrap.
  • ELVS Mercury Switch Removal — PADNOS participates in the End of Life Vehicle Solutions Corporation (ELVS) Mercury Switch Removal Collection program.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Padnos Benton Harbor pay me for my scrap, or do I pay a fee?

Padnos pays you for your scrap materials by the pound — there is no drop-off fee. Prices are market-driven and change daily, so call (269) 927-1030 or visit padnos.com for current rates.

Do I need an appointment to drop off scrap at Padnos Benton Harbor?

No appointment is needed. Simply drive up during business hours (Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM, Sat 8 AM–12 PM), unload in the designated area, and proceed to the office to get weighed and paid.

What ID do I need to bring?

You must bring a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID card, passport, or military ID). Michigan law also requires sellers to allow a thumbprint and to sign a statement certifying ownership of the materials. If you are scrapping a vehicle, you must also bring a valid title in your name.

Does Padnos Benton Harbor accept catalytic converters, and when will I be paid?

Yes, catalytic converters are accepted. Pricing is given in person only and is not provided over the phone. Under the Michigan Scrap Act, if payment exceeds $25 (which applies to copper and catalytic converters), payment is held for 24 hours.

Is Padnos Benton Harbor open on Saturdays?

Yes — Saturday hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The center is closed on Sundays. Note that the facility may be closed on major holidays (e.g., Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving); call ahead to confirm.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1410 Paw Paw Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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Website
padnos.com
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City / State
Benton Harbor, Michigan

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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