Border Steel And Recycling
Recycling Center in Sidney, Montana
About This Location
Border Steel & Recycling is a family-owned metal recycler and new-steel supplier serving Sidney and the surrounding Richland County area of eastern Montana. Founded in 1985 by William and Bret Smelser and grown to several locations, it pairs scrap-metal recycling with a full line of new steel for construction and agricultural customers. Beyond over-the-counter drop-off, the company offers on-site scrap pickup, scrap bin containers, and on-site tin baling for farms and businesses, plus local delivery of steel products.
What Border Steel & Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances
What they do not accept
No published list of excluded materials was found. This is a metal recycler and steel supplier, not a municipal drop-off for household trash, curbside recycling, or hazardous waste.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public and to construction and agricultural customers. The company offers on-site scrap pickup and scrap bin containers in addition to walk-in drop-off during posted hours. Scrap pricing and any payment terms were not published online — call ahead.
Programs & events
- On-site scrap pickup & bin service — Border Steel partners with businesses and farms by providing on-site scrap pickup, scrap bin containers, and on-site tin baling.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Border Steel & Recycling do in Sidney?
It is both a metal recycler and a new-steel supplier. The Sidney yard takes in scrap metal for recycling and also stocks new steel products for construction and agricultural customers, with services like CNC work and custom shearing.
Can they pick up scrap from my farm or business?
Yes. Border Steel offers on-site scrap pickup, scrap bin containers, and on-site tin baling for businesses and farms, as well as local delivery of steel products. Call (406) 433-7737 to arrange service.
What are the Sidney hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Is this a long-established business?
Yes. Border Steel & Recycling was started in 1985 by William and Bret Smelser, a father-and-son team, originally in Glendive, Montana, and has since grown to include several locations.
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