Donjon Recycling

Recycling Center in Staten Island, New York

📍 2453 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
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📞 +1 718-984-4100 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Donjon Recycling at 2453 Arthur Kill Rd in the Rossville neighborhood of Staten Island is a full-service scrap metal yard with decades of history on Arthur Kill Road, accepting ferrous and non-ferrous metals — copper, brass, aluminum, iron, stainless steel, appliances, wiring, and pipe — from walk-in homeowners, contractors, and businesses alike. The yard pays immediate cash for qualifying materials, is open six days a week, and serves the entire New York metro area. Proper government-issued photo ID (valid driver's license) is required by law for any cash transaction. Note that Donjon is a scrap metal recycling facility only; it does not accept household trash, electronics, construction debris, plastic, glass, cardboard, or hazardous materials.

What Donjon Recycling Accepts

✓ Copper (Ferrous and non-ferrous; immediate cash payment offered)
✓ Brass (Non-ferrous metal; cash paid)
✓ Aluminum (Non-ferrous metal; cash paid)
✓ Iron (Ferrous metal; cash paid)
✓ Stainless Steel (Ferrous metal; cash paid)
✓ Appliances (Metal appliances accepted; cash paid)
✓ Wiring (Metal wiring accepted; cash paid)
✓ Pipe (Metal pipe accepted; cash paid)
✓ Bronze (Non-ferrous metal; listed across multiple secondary directories consistent with site's general non-ferrous scope)
✓ Marine Vessels / Barges (Brought in for dismantling at the Staten Island location; scope extends to full marine vessel recycling)
✓ Batteries (lead-acid) (Corrosive materials exception: batteries accepted only when separated from other scrap)
✓ Sealed Drums (empty only) (Accepted ONLY if they have no residue, no odors, no hazardous-materials markings AND are open-topped, cut in half, or crushed)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Garbage, wood, concrete, plastic, glass, cardboard, paper, rags, dirt
✕ Radioactive materials (military/medical scrap, smoke detectors)
✕ Scrap containing PCBs, asbestos, Freon/CFCs, mercury, cadmium, or lead-painted materials
✕ Poisons, infectious materials, or chemicals (solid, powder, liquid, or gas)
✕ Flammable materials (gasoline, kerosene)
✕ Stolen materials
✕ Sealed drums with residue, odors, or hazmat markings
✕ General construction / demolition debris

Donjon accepts scrap metal only. All non-metallic materials, hazardous substances, and radioactive items are prohibited. See the official accepted/prohibited materials page for the full list.

Fees

  • Scrap metal drop-off — No charge to drop off; facility pays cash to sellers for qualifying metals
  • Roll-off container service — Containers provided at no charge for long or short term jobs (call for quote)
  • Onsite pickup / office pickup — Free quote provided; call facility for details

Access & restrictions

open_to_public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license) required by law for any individual bringing scrap metal for cash payment. Walk-in customers welcomed. Businesses establishing an account must supply full business name, address, and at least two points of contact.

Programs & events

  • Container Service — Roll-off containers for construction, demolition, or remodeling sites. Donjon delivers and retrieves containers serving the entire New York metro area from the Staten Island facility.
  • Turnkey Site Services — Full-service facility/property cleanouts including loading and transportation of scrap metal.
  • Marine Vessel Recycling — Scrapping of barges and other marine vessels at the Staten Island waterfront location — a service dating to the facility's post-WWII origins.
  • ISRI Membership — Member of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and the Association of New Jersey Recyclers (ANJR).

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Donjon Recycling pay cash for scrap metal?

Yes. Immediate cash payments are available for all types of clients — homeowners and businesses alike. Some limitations may apply; the facility recommends checking with the office for details. Metal commodity rates change daily, and Donjon states it offers the highest possible price at all times.

Do I need to bring ID to drop off scrap?

Yes. Individuals bringing scrap metal for cash payment are required by law to present a valid driver's license. All personal information is held in strict confidence. Businesses opening an account must provide a full business name, address, and at least two points of contact.

Does Donjon accept construction debris, wood, or plastic along with my scrap metal?

No. Donjon accepts scrap metal only. All non-metallic materials — including garbage, wood, concrete, plastic, glass, cardboard, paper, rags, and dirt — are explicitly prohibited. Loads mixed with non-metallic debris will not be accepted.

Is the Staten Island yard open on weekends?

Yes, but only on Saturday (7:00 AM – 1:00 PM). The yard is closed on Sundays. Monday through Friday hours are 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Can Donjon Recycling come to my site instead of me hauling metal to the yard?

Yes. Donjon offers roll-off container service at no charge for long- or short-term jobs, and will also provide a free quote for onsite pickup, collection, transportation, and recycling of your scrap metal. Call (718) 984-4100 for a customized quote.

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2453 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
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Staten Island, New York

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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