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About This Location

Heavy Metal Recycling is a scrap metal buyer on Privilege Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. They purchase both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including copper, brass, insulated wire, aluminum, batteries, steel, iron, lead and stainless steel, with prices based on current daily market rates. For businesses and larger jobs they also offer container rental and equipment pickup. This is a scrap yard rather than a municipal household-recycling drop-off.

What Heavy Metal Recycling Accepts

✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Insulated wire
✓ Aluminum
✓ Batteries
✓ Steel
✓ Iron
✓ Lead
✓ Stainless steel

Related recycling guides: Batteries

What they do not accept

Heavy Metal Recycling is a scrap metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off. It does not advertise acceptance of curbside recyclables such as glass, mixed paper, household plastics, electronics or household hazardous waste.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap metal from the public; prices are based on current market rates and change daily. Call for current pricing. Container rental and equipment pickup offered for commercial and cleanout jobs.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Heavy Metal Recycling pay for scrap metal?

Yes. They buy ferrous and non-ferrous metals and pay based on current daily market prices. Because rates change daily, call 401-765-4766 for the current price on your material.

What metals does Heavy Metal Recycling accept?

They accept copper, brass, insulated wire, aluminum, batteries, steel, iron, lead and stainless steel.

What are Heavy Metal Recycling's hours?

They are open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and closed Sunday.

Can I drop off household recycling or electronics here?

No. This is a scrap metal yard, not a municipal recycling center. For curbside-type recyclables or electronics, use a Woonsocket or Rhode Island Resource Recovery drop-off program instead.

Do they offer containers for large cleanout jobs?

Yes. Heavy Metal Recycling offers container rental and equipment pickup services for commercial accounts and larger metal cleanout projects. Contact them for details.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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9 Privilege St, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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City / State
Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM-12:30 PM
Sunday Closed