Alter Metal Recycling - Ogallala
Recycling Center in Ogallala, Nebraska
About This Location
Alter Metal Recycling at 5 East E Street in Ogallala, Nebraska is a full-service scrap metal buy-back yard serving Keith County and the surrounding Panhandle region. Part of Alter Trading Corporation — a privately held, fourth-generation company founded in 1898 — this location purchases both ferrous and non-ferrous metals directly from the public, small haulers, and commercial accounts, paying competitive market prices with same-day payment. Accepted materials include aluminum, brass, copper, lead-acid batteries, insulated wire, farm machinery, sheet iron, and tin. The facility is a public drop-off location (not a curbside hauler or corporate office), and pickup services are also available. Call (308) 284-3135 before your first visit to confirm current hours, as multiple third-party sources report differing schedules for this yard.
What Alter Metal Recycling - Ogallala Accepts
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What they do not accept
No specific not-accepted materials list was found for this location from a verified source. The official Alter Trading website states strict scrap acceptance policies are enforced at all facilities. Call ahead to confirm any material not listed above.
Fees
- Scrap Metal (all grades) — No drop-off fee — Alter pays YOU for scrap metal at competitive market prices with same-day payment
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off accepted; open to individuals with small amounts as well as commercial/industrial accounts with full truck loads · Alter Trading enforces strict scrap acceptance policies and has invested in radiation detection at all facilities. Bring valid ID when selling scrap (Nebraska state law requirement for scrap dealers); confirm with yard directly.
Programs & events
- Catalytic Converter Recycling — Alter uses advanced technology to recover precious metals from catalytic converters, keeping them out of landfills
- Pickup / Container Services — Roll-off containers and truck pickup available for larger commercial accounts; call yard to schedule
- Southwest Nebraska Health Dept. Recycling Referral — Listed by the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) as a Keith County recycling resource
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alter Metal Recycling in Ogallala pay me for my scrap, or do I pay a drop-off fee?
You get paid — there is no drop-off fee. Alter Trading purchases scrap metal at competitive market prices and provides same-day payment. Prices fluctuate with the market, so call (308) 284-3135 for a current quote before you haul.
What metals does the Ogallala location accept?
Verified accepted materials include aluminum, brass, copper, insulated wire, lead-acid batteries, sheet iron, tin, farm machinery, radiators, and electric motors. Both ferrous (iron/steel) and non-ferrous metals are purchased. Call ahead if you are unsure about a specific grade or item.
Is this a public drop-off yard, or is it commercial only?
It is open to the public. Alter welcomes individuals bringing small amounts as well as commercial customers with full truckloads. Pickup/container services are also available for larger accounts.
What are the hours of the Ogallala yard?
Hours could not be confirmed from the official Alter Trading website, and third-party sources conflict (some show Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, others show 12:30 PM–4:30 PM). Call (308) 284-3135 directly to confirm current operating hours before your visit.
Does the Ogallala yard accept catalytic converters?
Yes. Alter Trading has a company-wide catalytic converter recycling program that uses advanced technology to recover precious metals. Contact the Ogallala yard at (308) 284-3135 for current pricing and any restrictions.
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