Benson Scrap Metal
Recycling Center in Brooklyn, New York
About This Location
Benson Scrap Iron & Metal (Benson Metal Corp.) is a scrap-metal processor at 543 Smith St in the Gowanus/Carroll Gardens area of Brooklyn that buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap by weight. The yard is a NY DEC-registered scrap metal processor and has served the Brooklyn community for many years. Hours and per-pound prices are not posted on an official website, so call 718-722-7754 to confirm before hauling a load.
What Benson Scrap Metal Accepts
What they do not accept
Benson is a metals yard; it does not take household recyclables such as glass, paper or plastics. No official exclusion list is published; call to confirm specific items.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in scrap-metal yard that pays for metal by weight. New York State requires scrap-metal processors to record seller identification, so bring a government-issued photo ID. Prices are quoted at the scale.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Benson Scrap Metal buy?
Benson Scrap Iron & Metal buys ferrous scrap (iron and steel) and non-ferrous scrap (copper, aluminum, brass and similar metals) by weight. It is a NY DEC-registered scrap-metal processor.
What are Benson Scrap Metal's hours?
Directory listings show the yard open roughly Monday through Friday from the early morning (about 6:00 AM) until mid-afternoon and Saturday morning, closed Sunday. Hours are not posted on an official site and vary by source, so call 718-722-7754 to confirm before you go.
Do I need ID to sell scrap at Benson?
Bring a government-issued photo ID. New York State law requires scrap-metal processors to record seller identification for metal purchases.
Does Benson take glass, paper or plastic?
No. Benson is a scrap-metal yard and buys metal only. For household recyclables like glass, paper and plastic, use NYC curbside recycling or a DSNY drop-off.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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