John Blewett Inc

Recycling Center in Howell Township, New Jersey

📍 246 Herbertsville Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731
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📞 +1 732-938-5331 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

John Blewett Inc, located at 246 Herbertsville Rd in Howell Township, NJ (Monmouth County), is a family-owned auto and scrap metal recycling center in business since 1953. The facility accepts ferrous and nonferrous metals — including steel, copper, aluminum, brass, and lead — as well as junk cars, trucks, and appliances, and pays sellers in cash after on-site weighing on a 100-ton digital scale. In addition to drop-off recycling, John Blewett Inc offers demolition contracting, excavation services, and container rentals (10–40 yard) for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. This is a drive-in commercial scrap yard open to the public six days a week; it is not a municipal household recycling drop-off for items like cardboard, glass, or electronics.

What John Blewett Inc Accepts

✓ Ferrous metals – light iron, #1 steel, #2 steel (Paid by weight; on-site 100-ton digital scale used for measurement.)
✓ Bare bright copper, #1 copper, #2 copper, lite copper, lead-coated lite copper (Multiple copper grades accepted; paid in cash.)
✓ Brass, brass turnings, brass bullet shells, copper/brass mix (Various brass grades listed on official metal recycling page.)
✓ Aluminum – cans, screen, pie plates, rims (clean & dirty), wire (dirty), extrusions (Multiple aluminum grades and forms accepted.)
✓ Clean and dirty aluminum/copper radiators; radiator ends; clean aluminum radiators (Listed explicitly on official scrap metals page.)
✓ Lead; wheel weights; stainless steel (Listed as accepted metals on official website.)
✓ Junk cars and trucks (Facility pays top dollar for scrap automobiles and trucks.)
✓ Appliances (Ferrous and nonferrous appliances accepted; sold for scrap value.)
✓ Electric motors, alternators, catalytic converters, heater cores (Listed as accepted automotive/mechanical metals.)
✓ Dirty copper wire (Listed on official scrap metals page.)

Related recycling guides: Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Cardboard, paper, glass, plastics, electronics (e-waste)

John Blewett Inc is a metal and auto recycling yard, not a general municipal recycling drop-off. Non-metal recyclables (paper, glass, plastic, e-waste, household hazardous waste) are not listed as accepted materials on the official website or any verified source. Call (732) 938-5331 to confirm any unlisted material.

Fees

  • Scrap metal drop-off / sale — No fee — facility PAYS sellers cash by weight
  • Container rental (10–40 yard) — Fee applies; call for quote. Free on-site estimates available.

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off scrap yard open to individuals, contractors, and businesses. Drive-in facility; bring materials directly to the yard during open hours. · NJ state regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:26A) apply; maximum contaminant level of 1% by volume per incoming load of Class B recyclable materials per NJDEP approval on file. Facility holds NJDEP General Approval (Facility No. 1319001340).

Programs & events

  • Scrap Metal Purchase Program — Cash paid on the spot for ferrous and nonferrous metals, vehicles, and appliances; items weighed on a 100-ton digital scale.
  • Container Rental Services — 10, 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard containers available for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
  • Demolition & Excavation Contracting — Full demolition and excavation services; free on-site estimates. Separate phone line: (732) 996-0115.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get paid when I bring in scrap metal?

Yes. John Blewett Inc pays cash for scrap metal and junk vehicles. Items are weighed on-site using a 100-ton digital scale and you are paid based on the weight and current metal prices.

Does John Blewett Inc accept junk cars and trucks?

Yes. The facility explicitly lists cars and trucks among the materials it buys. Contact them at (732) 938-5331 for current vehicle pricing.

Is the facility open on Saturdays?

Yes, the yard is open Saturday from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It is closed on Sundays. Monday through Friday hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Does John Blewett Inc accept appliances?

Yes. Appliances are listed as accepted materials. The facility buys ferrous and nonferrous appliances for their scrap metal value.

Can I rent a dumpster or container from John Blewett Inc?

Yes. The company offers container rentals from 10 to 40 cubic yards for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Call the Equipment and Contracting line at (732) 996-0115 for a free on-site estimate.

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Contact & Location

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Address
246 Herbertsville Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731
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Website
johnblewett.com
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City / State
Howell Township, New Jersey

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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