River Recycling Industries

Recycling Center in Cleveland, Ohio

📍 4195 Bradley Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
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About This Location

River Recycling Industries, Inc. is a family-owned brass and bronze scrap metals processor founded in 1919, operating out of its 4195 Bradley Road facility in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood—one of two locations within the greater Cleveland area. An ISRI member, the company buys all grades of brass and bronze non-ferrous scrap metal from dealers and wholesalers nationwide, and sells recycled scrap metal, briquetted material, and proprietary Riverloy mechanical pucks to brass mills, bronze foundries, ingot makers, refineries, and export markets. This is not a public drop-off recycling center: it is a commercial/industrial processor and dealer that accepts trucks by appointment only. General consumers and curbside drop-offs are not served at this facility.

What River Recycling Industries Accepts

✓ Yellow Brass (Bought in all grades; solids and turnings available)
✓ Hard Brass (Brass and bronze foundry scrap grade)
✓ Mixed Brass Turnings (Solids and turnings; straight or partial loads)
✓ Cartridge Brass (Brass mill scrap; decommissioning/demilitarizing service available)
✓ 360 Rod Brass / 360 Rod Turnings (Brass mill scrap grade)
✓ Aluminum Bronze (CDA 954) (Brass and bronze foundry scrap)
✓ Ni Aluminum Bronze (CDA 955) (Brass and bronze foundry scrap)
✓ Foundry Red (Brass and bronze foundry scrap grade)
✓ HT Manganese Bronze (Brass and bronze foundry scrap grade)
✓ Brass Backs (Brass and bronze foundry scrap grade)
✓ Heater Cores (Non-ferrous metal; accepted as scrap)
✓ Radiators (Brass) (Non-ferrous metal; accepted as scrap)
✓ EDM Wire (Non-ferrous metal; accepted as scrap)

What they do not accept

✕ Ferrous metals (iron, steel)
✕ General household recyclables (paper, plastic, glass, cardboard)
✕ Electronics / e-waste

River Recycling Industries is a specialized commercial brass and bronze processor. Only non-ferrous brass and bronze scrap metal is accepted. General public drop-offs, household recyclables, ferrous metals, and electronics are not within scope. Trucks arrive by appointment only.

Fees

  • Brass and bronze scrap purchase — No fee to sell qualifying material — River Recycling buys brass and bronze scrap from dealers and wholesalers; pricing not published online

Access & restrictions

Commercial and industrial customers only (dealers, wholesalers, mills, foundries). Not open to the general public for drop-off. Trucks accepted by appointment only. · Per facility notes, drivers must call the posted number before pulling onto the scale. No overnight parking for OTR trucks.

Programs & events

  • Mechanical Pucks (Riverloy) Production — River Recycling produces proprietary Riverloy mechanical pucks as a cost-effective alternative to ingots, converting customer material by manufacturing alloys to a desired chemistry
  • Briquetting Service — Loose material is briquetted into two available sizes to improve furnace charging efficiency
  • Decommissioning / Demilitarizing — Controlled process to decommission cartridge brass, producing a cleaner, more uniform lot for metallurgical use
  • ISRI Membership — River Recycling Industries is an ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries) member, indicating adherence to industry standards for brass and bronze

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Recycling Industries open to the general public for drop-off?

No. River Recycling Industries is a commercial and industrial brass and bronze scrap metal processor. It serves dealers, wholesalers, mills, foundries, and ingot makers — not individual consumers. Walk-in public drop-offs are not part of their business model.

Do I need an appointment to drop off material?

Yes. The facility accepts trucks by appointment only. Drivers are also required to call the number posted before the scale before pulling onto the property. No overnight parking is permitted for OTR trucks.

What types of metal does River Recycling Industries buy?

River Recycling specializes exclusively in brass and bronze non-ferrous scrap metal. Accepted grades include yellow brass, hard brass, mixed brass turnings, cartridge brass, aluminum bronze, Ni aluminum bronze, heater cores, radiators, EDM wire, and more. Ferrous metals are not accepted.

Does River Recycling pay for scrap metal brought in?

Yes — River Recycling buys qualifying brass and bronze scrap from dealers and wholesalers. Material is weighed, sorted, processed, and graded, and a settlement report is sent with each payment. Spot prices are not published online; contact the facility at (216) 459-2100 for current pricing.

What are the hours of operation at the Bradley Road facility?

The 4195 Bradley Road location is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The facility is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

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4195 Bradley Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
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Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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