Rockaway Recycling

Recycling Center in Rockaway, New Jersey

📍 311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866
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About This Location

Rockaway Recycling is a scrap metal buyer at 311 West Main Street in Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey. They pay cash for copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, catalytic converters, electric motors and more from both individuals and commercial customers. The yard also offers scrap pickup and roll-off container service, and buys catalytic converters nationwide.

What Rockaway Recycling Accepts

✓ Copper (Bare bright wire, tubing, cable)
✓ Aluminum (Sheet, siding, cast)
✓ Brass
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Insulated wire
✓ Catalytic converters (Also bought nationwide)
✓ Cast iron and steel
✓ Electric motors
✓ Electronic scrap (CPU chips, RAM/memory boards, hard drives with boards)
✓ Carbide inserts
✓ O2 sensors

Related recycling guides: Electronics

What they do not accept

✕ Aluminum cans

This is a scrap-metal yard, not a municipal recycling center; it does not take curbside recyclables such as glass, mixed paper or household plastics.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in drop-off during posted hours; commercial drop-off runs Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. New Jersey law requires scrap sellers to present valid photo ID.

Programs & events

  • Scrap metal pickup
  • Nationwide catalytic converter buying

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rockaway Recycling pay cash for scrap metal?

Yes. Rockaway Recycling is a scrap-metal buyer and advertises that it pays cash for scrap metal including copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, catalytic converters and electric motors.

Do they accept aluminum cans?

No. The official website lists aluminum cans as a material they do not accept. They focus on higher-value scrap metals rather than beverage containers.

What are the hours at Rockaway Recycling?

The yard is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with extended Thursday hours until 6:00 PM, and Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is closed Sunday. Commercial drop-off runs Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Do I need ID to sell scrap metal here?

Yes. New Jersey scrap-metal law requires sellers to present a valid government-issued photo ID when selling metal. Bring an ID with you.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Recycling Centers Near Rockaway

Contact & Location

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311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866
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City / State
Rockaway, New Jersey

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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