Cropsey Scrap Iron & Metal
Recycling Center in Brooklyn, New York
About This Location
Cropsey Scrap Iron & Metal Corporation is a scrap-metal yard at 2994 Cropsey Ave in the Bath Beach/Gravesend area of southern Brooklyn that buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap by weight. It is a long-running neighborhood yard serving contractors and residents. Hours and prices are not published on an official website and vary across directory listings, so call 718-372-5348 to confirm before hauling a load.
What Cropsey Scrap Iron & Metal Accepts
What they do not accept
Cropsey 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 Cropsey Scrap Iron & Metal buy?
Cropsey buys ferrous scrap (iron and steel) and non-ferrous scrap (copper, aluminum, brass and similar metals) by weight, paying at the scale.
What are Cropsey Scrap Iron & Metal's hours?
Directory listings show the yard open roughly Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM into the afternoon, closed Sunday, though closing times differ between sources (some list 4:30 PM weekdays and a shorter Saturday). Call 718-372-5348 to confirm before you go.
Do I need ID to sell scrap at Cropsey?
Bring a government-issued photo ID. New York State requires scrap-metal processors to record seller identification for metal purchases.
Does Cropsey take glass, paper or plastic?
No. Cropsey 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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