United Recycling
Recycling Center in Deming, New Mexico
About This Location
United Recycling is a scrap-metal yard at 808 N Gold Ave in Deming, New Mexico, serving Luna County. It buys scrap metal and aluminum — including aluminum cans — and pays customers by weight rather than charging a drop-off fee, so it is a place to sell metal, not a free municipal recycling center. Customers note staff help with unloading. Hours run Monday through Saturday; call (575) 544-8135 to confirm today's rates and hours before you load up.
What United Recycling Accepts
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What they do not accept
Acceptance of non-metal recyclables such as cardboard, plastic, glass, electronics or tires was not verified. This is a metal buyer; call before bringing household recyclables.
Fees
- Scrap metal drop-off — No charge to you — the yard pays market rates for accepted scrap metals.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Walk-in (no appointment) · Public drop-off open to residential and commercial sellers; walk-in during business hours, no appointment indicated for ordinary loads. New Mexico regulates recycled/secondhand metal dealers, and sellers may be asked to show valid ID at the point of sale; whether photo ID is required here was not confirmed, so call ahead.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does United Recycling pay for scrap metal?
Yes. United Recycling buys scrap metal by weight at market rates rather than charging a drop-off fee, so you are paid for qualifying metal. Call (575) 544-8135 for the current per-pound rates, which move with the commodity market.
Do they take aluminum cans?
Yes. The yard is listed for aluminum and aluminum cans, so household cans can be brought in for payment along with other metal.
What are United Recycling's hours?
Directories list Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, closed Sunday. Some older listings show a slightly earlier open time, so call (575) 544-8135 to confirm.
Can I drop off cardboard, plastic or electronics here?
The verified activity is scrap metal and aluminum. Acceptance of cardboard, plastic, glass or electronics is not confirmed, so check by phone before bringing non-metal recyclables.
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