Mensch Recycling
Recycling Center in Sunbury, Pennsylvania
About This Location
Mensch Recycling is a scrap metal buyer at 600 N 2nd St in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Susquehanna. It takes in ferrous and non-ferrous metal — iron and steel, copper, aluminum, brass, stainless, radiators and old appliances — and pays sellers by weight at current market rates rather than charging a drop-off fee. The yard keeps weekday-only hours with a midday closure, so plan around the lunch break and call ahead before hauling a large load.
What Mensch Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances
What they do not accept
No verified list of prohibited materials was published by the facility; call ahead to confirm before bringing non-metal items.
Fees
- Scrap metal drop-off — No drop-off fee — the yard pays sellers by weight at current market scrap prices.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in sell-in during business hours; reviewers recommend calling ahead for large loads and before weekend visits since the yard is weekday-only.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mensch Recycling pay for scrap metal?
Yes. Rather than charging a drop-off fee, the yard buys qualifying ferrous and non-ferrous metal by weight at current market scrap prices. Prices change daily, so call (570) 286-2412 for a quote before a large load.
What metals does Mensch Recycling take?
It accepts iron and steel (ferrous) plus non-ferrous metals including copper, aluminum, brass and stainless steel, along with radiators and old appliances.
Is Mensch Recycling open on weekends?
No. The yard operates Monday through Friday only and is closed Saturday and Sunday. There is also a midday closure from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, so time your visit around lunch.
Can I bring old appliances to Mensch Recycling?
Yes — customers report bringing old appliances along with scrap metal. Call ahead to confirm whether refrigerant-containing units (refrigerators, freezers, AC) need special handling before you haul them in.
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