American Recycling Services
Recycling Center in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
About This Location
American Recycling Services on Mt Zion Road is a scrap-metal buying yard serving Waynesboro and the surrounding Franklin County area. It pays cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metal — copper, brass, aluminum, steel, iron and stainless — rather than charging a drop-off fee, so you get paid for what you bring in. The company also runs industrial roll-off and hauling services, making it an option for larger cleanouts as well as walk-in loads.
What American Recycling Services Accepts
What they do not accept
This is a private scrap-metal buyer, not a municipal recycling drop-off. It does not handle curbside household recyclables (paper, glass, plastics) or household hazardous waste. Items beyond the metals listed above were not confirmed — call before hauling anything unusual.
Fees
- Scrap metal (copper, brass, aluminum, steel, iron) — No drop-off fee — the yard pays you for scrap. Prices vary by metal and market; cash payment.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Private scrap-metal buying yard open to the public for selling metal; walk-in drop-off during business hours, with pickup/roll-off hauling available by arrangement. Payment is cash. The company is also a licensed motor carrier (USDOT 726915).
Programs & events
- Roll-off and hauling service — Operates industrial roll-off containers and hauling in addition to the drop-off scrap yard (licensed interstate carrier, USDOT 726915).
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does American Recycling Services pay for scrap metal?
Yes. It is a buying yard, so there is no drop-off fee — you are paid cash for copper, brass, aluminum, steel and iron. Rates move with the metals market, so call for the day's prices.
What metals can I sell there?
Copper (including tubing and clean ACR), brass and brass radiators, aluminum (sheet and cans), all grades of steel including shreddable steel, iron and stainless steel.
Can they haul a large load for me?
Yes. Beyond walk-in drop-off, the company runs industrial roll-off containers and hauling as a licensed motor carrier, so call to arrange a pickup for bigger cleanouts.
Do they take household recycling like bottles and paper?
No. This is a scrap-metal yard, not a municipal drop-off. For paper, glass and plastics use Waynesboro's curbside or municipal recycling program instead.
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