Metal Commodities Inc
Recycling Center in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
About This Location
Metal Commodities Inc is a scrap-metal buyer on Old Baptist Road in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, paying for ferrous and non-ferrous metal. Per its website, the yard buys aluminum, brass, copper, light and heavy iron, and batteries. This is a scrap purchaser rather than a municipal recycling drop-off, so it is geared toward people selling metal by weight; the scale is open weekdays and Saturday mornings and closes daily for lunch.
What Metal Commodities Inc Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries
What they do not accept
This is a scrap-metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off. It does not handle curbside recyclables such as paper, plastics or glass.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Scrap-metal buyer that pays for metal by weight. Rhode Island law may require photo ID for scrap transactions; confirm with the yard. The scale is closed daily for lunch, 12:00-12:30 PM.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metals does Metal Commodities Inc buy?
Per its website, the yard buys aluminum, brass, copper, light iron, heavy iron, batteries and more. Call ahead for current prices and to confirm an item is accepted.
What are the hours in North Kingstown?
Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The yard is closed daily for lunch from 12:00 to 12:30 PM and closed Sunday.
Can I drop off household recycling here?
No. This is a scrap-metal buyer that pays for metal, not a curbside-style recycling center. Paper, plastics and glass are not handled here; use Rhode Island Resource Recovery / municipal programs for those.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal?
We could not verify this center's specific ID policy. Rhode Island regulates scrap-metal sales and many yards require a government-issued photo ID; call 401-885-8866 to confirm before you visit.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.