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About This Location

J.R.'s Advanced Recyclers operates a commercial scrap metal yard and a separate residential drop-off center in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, with over 35 years serving the Upper Midwest.

What this location Accepts

✓ Copper (bare bright, pipes, wire, radiators)
✓ Aluminum (rims, cans, sheet, siding, cast, extrusions)
✓ Brass (red, yellow, radiators, cartridges)
✓ Lead (batteries, clean lead, wheel weights)
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Steel and iron (cast, prepared, sheet, cars/trucks)
✓ Circuit boards (high/mid/low grade, memory, processors)
✓ Catalytic converters (title/registration required)
✓ Electric motors and compressors
✓ Appliances (residential drop-off, up to 5 items)
✓ Electronics (residential drop-off, up to 5 items)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Scrap metal purchases at residential Appliance Depot — commercial yard only
✕ More than 5 items at residential drop-off (call for curbside pickup instead)

Fees

  • ATM transaction fee $0–$20 — $0
  • ATM transaction fee $20.01–$50 — $1
  • ATM transaction fee over $50 — $2

Programs & events

  • Curbside and Property Pickup — For loads larger than 5 items, J.R.'s offers curbside pickup and property clean-up services. Call 651-454-9215 to schedule.
  • Refrigerant Solutions — Appliances containing refrigerants (refrigerators, AC units) are accepted with proper handling.
  • Roll-Off Box Rental — Roll-off boxes available for large-scale scrap collection at job sites or properties.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off my old refrigerator at J.R.'s Advanced Recyclers?

Yes. Appliances including refrigerators are accepted at the residential Appliance Depot at 8980 Jefferson Trail West (Mon–Fri 8 am–4:30 pm, Sat 10 am–3 pm) for up to 5 items. For larger loads, call 651-454-9215 to schedule a curbside pickup.

Does J.R.'s buy scrap metal from the public?

Yes, at the commercial scrap yard at 10619 Briggs Drive only (Mon–Fri 8 am–4:15 pm, Sat 8 am–11:45 am). Prices fluctuate daily. Minimum weight is 100 lbs for ferrous metals and 1 lb for non-ferrous. Scrap metal is not purchased at the Jefferson Trail residential drop-off site.

Do I need a title to sell a catalytic converter?

Yes. J.R.'s Advanced Recyclers requires a vehicle title or registration to purchase catalytic converters in compliance with Minnesota scrap metal dealer requirements.

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Contact & Location

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Address
10619 Briggs Dr, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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City / State
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Opening Hours

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