Beacon Scrap Iron And Metal Company
Recycling Center in South Amboy, New Jersey
About This Location
Beacon Scrap Iron and Metal Company is a family-owned scrap yard at 6075 Main St in South Amboy, buying all types of scrap metal for cash since 1971. It is a scrap-metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off: you bring ferrous and non-ferrous metal to the yard and are paid by weight on digital scales, with no minimum quantity. The company also offers dumpster and roll-off service for metal. Non-metallic materials, household trash, hazardous waste and containers with residual liquids are not accepted.
What Beacon Scrap Iron And Metal Company Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances
What they do not accept
This is a cash scrap-metal buyer, not a municipal household recycling drop-off. It pays you for metal rather than taking general recyclables.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public to sell scrap metal; immediate cash payment by weight on digital scales, no minimum quantity. NJ law may require photo ID to sell scrap - confirm with the yard.
Programs & events
- Dumpster & roll-off service
- Dismantling & removal
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Beacon Scrap pay cash for scrap metal?
Yes. Beacon is a cash buyer of all types of scrap metal, weighing loads on digital scales and paying immediately, with no minimum quantity.
Can I get rid of an old TV or television at Beacon Scrap?
Beacon lists electronic scrap among accepted materials, but it is a metal buyer, not an e-waste program. Televisions - especially CRT tube TVs - may not be accepted as general e-waste; call 732-727-2300 to confirm before bringing a TV.
Is Beacon Scrap open on weekends?
Yes. Per the company site, the South Amboy yard is open Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM, Saturday 8 AM-2 PM, and Sunday 9 AM-2 PM.
What won't Beacon Scrap accept?
The yard does not accept non-metallic items, hazardous materials, or containers holding residual liquids or chemicals.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal at Beacon?
The company site does not state its ID policy, but New Jersey scrap-metal law commonly requires a valid photo ID to sell scrap. Call ahead to confirm what to bring.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.