Towanda Iron & Metal Inc

Recycling Center in Towanda, Pennsylvania

📍 1 River St, Towanda, PA 18848
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📞 +1 570-265-5485 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Towanda Iron & Metal Inc. (TIMCO) has been Bradford County's full-service recycling destination since 1947, operating from its yard at 1 River Street along the Susquehanna River in the heart of Towanda, PA. The facility accepts scrap metal of all kinds—ferrous and non-ferrous—along with most appliances, motors, and batteries, and pays competitive prices for your material. TIMCO's affiliated plastics division, TIMI Plastics, extends the yard's recycling capabilities to include a variety of industrial plastic materials. Roll-off containers are also available for residential and commercial projects needing large-volume scrap or debris removal. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and is accessible to all vehicle traffic from Route 6.

What Towanda Iron & Metal Inc Accepts

✓ Ferrous Metals (Steel & Iron) (TIMCO collects, processes, and markets recycled ferrous metals to US steel and foundry industries.)
✓ Aluminum (Non-ferrous aluminum scrap accepted; baling available to minimize size.)
✓ Copper (Full range of copper scrap accepted including various grades.)
✓ Brass (Non-ferrous brass scrap accepted.)
✓ Lead, Zinc, Nickel & Stainless Steel Scrap (TIMCO handles a complete range of these non-ferrous and alloy materials.)
✓ Appliances (Most appliances accepted; call ahead to confirm specific items.)
✓ Motors (Electric motors accepted as part of scrap metal recycling.)
✓ Batteries (Batteries listed among accepted materials on official business description.)
✓ Plastic (post-industrial) (Via affiliated TIMI Plastics division; accepts PET, PP, PS, ABS, PVC, PE and engineering-grade materials. Primarily post-industrial plastic — confirm consumer plastics directly.)
✓ Newsprint & Corrugated (Listed among materials bought, graded, and prepared for resale.)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances · Plastic

What they do not accept

No specific list of rejected materials was published on the official website or any verified source. Contact the facility at (570) 265-5485 to confirm whether a specific item is accepted before arriving.

Fees

  • Scrap Metal & Recyclables Drop-Off — No charge — TIMCO pays you for accepted scrap metal and plastic at competitive market prices.
  • Roll-Off Container Rental — Available for industrial and personal accounts; pricing not published — contact facility for quote.

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off accepted for individuals and businesses. Open to all vehicle traffic from Route 6. · Pennsylvania law requires scrap dealers to record seller identification for certain metal transactions. Call ahead to confirm any ID or documentation requirements for your specific material.

Programs & events

  • Scrap Metal Purchasing — TIMCO buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals from individuals and businesses at competitive market prices.
  • Roll-Off Container Service — Roll-off containers available for construction projects and large-volume scrap metal removal for both industrial and personal accounts.
  • Structural Steel Sales — TIMCO stocks a large variety of structural steel and can order materials not on hand.
  • TIMI Plastics Recycling Division — Affiliated division at 4 River Street specializes in post-industrial plastic recycling including PET, PP, PS, ABS, PVC, and PE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Towanda Iron & Metal pay me for my scrap?

Yes. TIMCO buys scrap metal and plastic at competitive market prices — their slogan is "Recycling Pays." Bring your material to the yard Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and they will assess and purchase it.

What metals does TIMCO accept?

TIMCO accepts a full range of ferrous metals (steel, iron) and non-ferrous metals including aluminum, copper, brass, lead, zinc, nickel, and various grades of stainless steel. Most appliances, motors, and batteries are also accepted.

Do they accept plastic for recycling?

Yes. The facility includes TIMI Plastics, an affiliated division established in 1982 that handles a variety of plastic materials including PET, PP, PS, ABS, PVC, and PE. TIMI Plastics primarily processes post-industrial plastics — call (570) 265-5485 to confirm whether your specific plastic material is accepted.

Can I rent a roll-off dumpster from Towanda Iron & Metal?

Yes. TIMCO offers roll-off container service for both industrial and personal accounts — useful for construction projects or hauling a large amount of scrap metal to the yard. Contact them directly for availability and pricing.

Is the facility open on weekends?

No. Towanda Iron & Metal is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM only. The facility is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

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Contact & Location

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1 River St, Towanda, PA 18848
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Towanda, Pennsylvania

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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