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About This Location

Exeter Scrap Metal LLC, located at 405 Nooseneck Hill Road in Exeter, Rhode Island, is a full-service scrap metal yard and part of the CT Scrap / Connecticut Scrap network serving both Connecticut and Rhode Island. The yard purchases both ferrous and non-ferrous materials—from all grades of steel and cast iron to copper, aluminum, brass, lead, stainless steel, insulated wire, electric motors, and junk vehicles of any size. No load is too big or small: the yard also offers free junk-car towing (with cash payment), dumpster and roll-off container rentals for construction or cleanout jobs, and certified weight-scale tickets documenting the commodity, gross/tare/net weight, and price for every transaction. Recognized by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) as a statewide drop-off option open to all RI residents, Exeter Scrap Metal is open Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and is closed on Sundays.

What Exeter Scrap Metal Llc Accepts

✓ All grades of steel (Ferrous material; includes plate and structural, light iron, heavy machinery)
✓ Aluminum (Including clean aluminum rims and aluminum boats)
✓ Brass (Non-ferrous)
✓ Bronze (Non-ferrous; listed on scrapmonster.com yard profile)
✓ Copper (Includes pipe, tube, wire, and gutters)
✓ Lead (Non-ferrous)
✓ Stainless steel (Non-ferrous grade steel)
✓ Cast iron (Ferrous; includes cast iron sinks and pots/pans)
✓ Electric motors (Listed on official site materials list)
✓ Insulated wire (Copper-core insulated wire)
✓ Batteries (Listed on official Exeter RI page materials list)
✓ Junk vehicles (cars, trucks, trailers) (Free towing available with cash payment for qualifying junk cars)
✓ Heavy machinery and equipment (Any quantity accepted per official site)
✓ Catalytic converters (Listed on CT Scrap network 'What We Buy' page applicable to all locations including Exeter)
✓ Compressors (Listed on CT Scrap network 'What We Buy' page)
✓ Computers (not monitors) (Listed on CT Scrap network 'What We Buy' page)
✓ Demolition scrap (Listed on CT Scrap network 'What We Buy' page)
✓ Metal boats (aluminum only) (Listed on CT Scrap network 'What We Buy' page)
✓ Metal household items (Includes metal chairs, shelving, office furniture, metal cabinets, pots & pans, sinks, trash cans, coat hangers, etc.)
✓ Diesel engines / engine blocks (Listed on CT Scrap network 'What We Buy' page)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries

What they do not accept

The official website does not publish a list of rejected materials. Call (401) 397-2727 or email info@connecticutscrap.com to confirm whether a specific item is accepted before bringing it to the yard.

Fees

  • Scrap metal drop-off (ferrous and non-ferrous) — No drop-off fee — the yard pays customers cash for scrap metal based on market-rate pricing; a certified weight scale ticket is issued for every transaction.
  • Junk vehicle pickup — Free towing provided; customer receives cash payment for the vehicle.
  • Dumpster / roll-off container rental — Available; specific pricing not published — contact the yard directly for a quote.

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off scrap metal yard open to all Rhode Island residents and commercial customers. Listed by RIRRC as a statewide option for all RI residents. · Payment for scrap is by cash. Dumpster rentals are available for construction or cleanout projects. The yard pays customers for scrap rather than charging a drop-off fee.

Programs & events

  • RIRRC Statewide Scrap Metal Drop-Off Option — Exeter Scrap Metal Inc. is listed by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) as a statewide scrap metal drop-off option open to all RI residents.
  • Free Junk Car Towing & Cash Payment — The yard picks up qualifying junk cars, trucks, and vans at no cost to the owner and pays cash for the vehicle.
  • Scrap Metal Dumpster / Roll-Off Rental — Dumpsters and roll-off containers are available for rent for residential cleanouts and commercial construction jobs involving scrap metal.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Exeter Scrap Metal charge a fee to drop off scrap metal?

No. Exeter Scrap Metal pays you cash for your scrap. Rather than charging a drop-off fee, the yard purchases both ferrous and non-ferrous materials and issues a certified weight scale ticket showing the commodity, weight, and price for every transaction.

Is Exeter Scrap Metal open to all Rhode Island residents, or only Exeter residents?

It is open to everyone. The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) lists Exeter Scrap Metal Inc. as a statewide drop-off option available to all RI residents, not just those from Exeter.

Can I drop off a junk car, and will they tow it for free?

Yes. The yard buys junk cars, trucks, trailers, and equipment of any size. If your vehicle cannot be driven in, they offer free towing and will pay you cash for the vehicle. Call (401) 397-2727 to arrange a pickup.

What are the hours at 405 Nooseneck Hill Road in Exeter?

The yard is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Sundays. These hours are confirmed on the official CT Scrap website at connecticutscrap.com/exeter-ri/.

Do they offer dumpster rentals for construction or cleanout projects?

Yes. Exeter Scrap Metal offers dumpsters and roll-off containers for rent, suitable for both residential cleanouts and commercial construction jobs that generate scrap metal. Contact the yard directly at (401) 397-2727 for availability and pricing.

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Contact & Location

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405 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Exeter, RI 02822
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City / State
Exeter, Rhode Island

Opening Hours

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