Uss Achey
Recycling Center in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
About This Location
U.S.S. Achey, Inc. is a third-generation family-run scrap metal processor on East Second Mountain Road in Schuylkill Haven, buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals for over 40 years. The yard runs modern processing equipment including a car-shredding plant, a stationary shear, and a non-ferrous baler. This is a metal buyer rather than a household recycling drop-off, so residents bring in scrap iron, aluminum, copper, tin, and end-of-life vehicles for payment rather than curbside materials like paper or plastic.
What U.S.S. Achey, Inc. Accepts
What they do not accept
This is a scrap metal buyer and processor, not a household drop-off; it does not handle curbside recyclables such as paper, cardboard, glass, or mixed plastics. Specific excluded items could not be verified from a primary source.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Scrap yard that pays for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Sellers typically must show ID for scrap transactions under PA law, but this was not verified from the official site.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does U.S.S. Achey accept household recycling like paper or plastic?
No. U.S.S. Achey is a scrap metal buyer and processor. It handles ferrous metals (iron and steel) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, tin), not curbside recyclables such as paper, cardboard, glass, or mixed plastics.
What metals does U.S.S. Achey buy?
According to the company, U.S.S. Achey buys both ferrous and non-ferrous metals and operates a car-shredding plant, stationary shear, and non-ferrous baler, so it handles everything from steel scrap to aluminum, copper, and tin.
Can I bring an old car to U.S.S. Achey?
Yes. The yard operates a car-shredding plant and processes end-of-life vehicles as scrap. Call ahead at (570) 366-0781 to confirm current requirements and pricing.
How long has U.S.S. Achey been in business?
It is a third-generation family business that has provided metal recycling and processing for Schuylkill and surrounding counties for more than 40 years.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.