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About This Location

Ace Metals Inc at 5711 Broadway Blvd SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a full-service scrap-metal buying yard operated as part of the Acme Iron & Metal family of recyclers, the largest scrap recycler in New Mexico. The yard pays cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metals and processes loads at the scale. Sellers must bring a driver's license for payment, and the location keeps a Saturday morning window in addition to weekday hours.

What Ace Metals Inc Accepts

✓ Ferrous metals (steel, cast iron, appliances, electric motors, tin) (Heavy melt, plate and structural steel, cast iron and turnings)
✓ Copper (wire, tubing, insulated copper wire) (Paid by grade)
✓ Aluminum (beverage cans, sheet, cast, extrusions, wheels) (Chrome-plated wheels accepted)
✓ Brass, stainless steel and nickel alloys
✓ Lead and batteries
✓ Automobile bodies (Must have title with no liens)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Hazardous waste, asbestos, radioactive or flammable materials
✕ Refrigerants (CFCs/HCFCs) and mercury switches
✕ Tires, paint cans, liquids, Ni-Cad batteries, beer kegs
✕ Televisions, microwaves, copiers, fax machines
✕ Glass, wood, concrete, dirt, plastic, garbage

The Acme family of yards rejects hazardous, radioactive and flammable materials, refrigerants, PCB-containing items, tires, liquids and non-metallic materials to comply with state and federal law.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in scrap seller window; a valid driver's license is required to process payment for a load.

Programs & events

  • Can fundraisers

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ace Metals Inc pay cash for scrap metal in Albuquerque?

Yes. Ace Metals is part of the Acme Iron & Metal family and buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paying for loads at the scale. Bring a valid driver's license to receive payment.

Do I need an ID to sell scrap at Ace Metals?

Yes. Acme's family of yards requires sellers to bring a driver's license to process payment, in line with New Mexico scrap-metal reporting requirements.

Can I bring a junk car to Ace Metals?

Automobile bodies are accepted across the Acme Iron & Metal yards, but you must have the title with no liens. Call 505-877-1092 to confirm before towing a vehicle in.

What won't Ace Metals accept?

The yard does not take hazardous or radioactive materials, refrigerants, tires, paint cans, liquids, televisions, microwaves, or non-metallic items like glass, wood, concrete and plastic.

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

Contact & Location

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5711 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105
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City / State
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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