Albuquerque Metal Recycling

Recycling Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico

📍 3339 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
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📞 +1 505-877-6110 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Albuquerque Metal Recycling at 3339 2nd St SW is a scrap-metal buying yard in the Acme Iron & Metal family, the largest scrap recycler in New Mexico. The yard pays cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metals Monday through Friday and processes loads at the scale. A valid driver's license is required to be paid for a load.

What Albuquerque Metal Recycling Accepts

✓ Ferrous metals (steel, cast iron, appliances, electric motors, tin)
✓ Copper (wire, tubing, insulated copper wire)
✓ Aluminum (cans, sheet, cast, extrusions, wheels)
✓ Brass, stainless steel and nickel alloys, lead
✓ 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

As an Acme family yard, it rejects hazardous, radioactive and flammable materials, refrigerants, tires, liquids, electronics 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

Is Albuquerque Metal Recycling part of Acme Iron & Metal?

Yes. Albuquerque Metal Recycling is one of the yards in the Acme Iron & Metal family, the largest scrap-metal recycler in New Mexico, and shares its buying policies and material lists.

What are Albuquerque Metal Recycling's hours?

The 3339 2nd St SW yard is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed Saturday and Sunday. Call 505-877-6110 to confirm before hauling a load in.

Do I need an ID to sell scrap here?

Yes. A valid driver's license is required to process payment, consistent with New Mexico scrap-metal reporting requirements across the Acme family of yards.

Can I bring appliances or a junk car?

Appliances and automobile bodies are accepted, but cars must have a clear title with no liens and cooling appliances must have refrigerant removed. Tires, electronics and liquids are not accepted.

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

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Contact & Location

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3339 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
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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 Closed
Sunday Closed

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