Recycling Centers in Staten Island, NY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Staten Island, New York. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Staten Island, New York. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Staten Island area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Staten Island: A Local Guide
Staten Island, the southernmost of New York City's five boroughs, is served by two established scrap metal recycling facilities — both privately operated, both paying cash on the spot for metals. Richmond County residents and contractors have no shortage of options for responsibly disposing of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, junk vehicles, and worn appliances.
Donjon Recycling, at 2453 Arthur Kill Rd in the Rossville neighborhood, is a full-service scrap metal yard with roots going back to post-WWII marine salvage. It accepts copper, brass, aluminum, iron, stainless steel, appliances, wiring, pipe, and even entire barges for dismantling. The yard is open Monday through Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–1 PM. Sellers must bring a valid government-issued photo ID; cash is paid on the spot for qualifying loads.
J & J Recycling, at 1641 Richmond Terrace in Port Richmond, buys copper, steel, aluminum, brass, light iron, and junk cars in any condition — and claims to be Staten Island's only on-site car crusher, which lets them offer strong prices for end-of-life vehicles. Free towing is available in most cases. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 8 AM–2:30 PM; active military personnel receive free certified weight tickets.
Neither facility accepts household recyclables such as glass, cardboard, paper, or plastics — for those materials, contact NYC Sanitation's curbside collection or the DSNY drop-off programs. Both scrap yards require that loads contain metal only; mixed debris will be turned away.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Staten Island
Which Staten Island recycling center pays cash for scrap metal?
Both do. Donjon Recycling (Arthur Kill Rd) and J & J Recycling (Richmond Terrace) are for-profit scrap yards that pay you cash at current market rates for accepted metals — you are the seller, not the customer paying a fee.
Where can I recycle a junk car on Staten Island?
J & J Recycling at 1641 Richmond Terrace is the go-to option: it buys vehicles in any condition, offers free towing in most cases, and operates what it describes as the only on-site car crusher on Staten Island. Call (718) 273-3000 to arrange pickup.
Does Donjon Recycling on Staten Island accept electronics or cardboard?
No. Donjon is a scrap metal-only yard. Electronics, cardboard, plastic, glass, and general debris are explicitly prohibited. Only metal materials — copper, brass, aluminum, iron, stainless steel, appliances, wiring, and pipe — are accepted.
Do I need ID to drop off scrap metal at either Staten Island yard?
Yes, at Donjon Recycling a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license) is required by law for any cash transaction. J & J Recycling's official site does not list a specific ID requirement, but bringing photo ID is always advisable when selling scrap metal in New York.