Where to Sell & Recycle Scrap Metal
Find local scrap yards, salvage operations and metal buyers across the United States. Compare locations by city, then call ahead for the day's prices.
Selling scrap metal is one of the few kinds of recycling that pays you back. Copper, aluminum, brass and steel all have a market value that changes daily with commodity prices. This section maps scrap yards and salvage buyers city by city so you can compare hours, locations and phone numbers before you haul a load.
Scrap Metal Yards by City
Brooklyn, NY
14 yards
Phoenix, AZ
14 yards
Oklahoma City, OK
13 yards
Columbus, OH
12 yards
Salt Lake City, UT
9 yards
Baltimore, MD
9 yards
Indianapolis, IN
9 yards
Albuquerque, NM
8 yards
Louisville, KY
7 yards
Orlando, FL
7 yards
Cheyenne, WY
6 yards
Richmond, VA
6 yards
St Louis, MO
6 yards
Tampa, FL
6 yards
Denver, CO
6 yards
Abilene, TX
5 yards
Houston, TX
5 yards
Providence, RI
5 yards
Newark, NJ
5 yards
Las Vegas, NV
5 yards
Jackson, MS
5 yards
Des Moines, IA
5 yards
Bridgeport, CT
5 yards
Fort Worth, TX
4 yards
Murfreesboro, TN
4 yards
Which Metals Are Worth the Most?
🧲 Ferrous metals
Steel, iron, cast iron and most appliances. Magnetic and lower-value per pound, but accepted almost everywhere.
🟤 Copper
Wire, pipe and tubing. One of the highest-value everyday metals — strip insulation for a better rate.
⚪ Aluminum
Cans, siding, gutters, wheels and extrusions. Light, common and widely bought.
🟡 Brass
Fittings, valves, keys and fixtures. Mid-to-high value; often mixed with copper.
🚗 Catalytic converters
High value due to precious metals inside. Sales are regulated in many states — bring the vehicle title or proof of ownership.
🔋 Lead & batteries
Wheel weights and lead-acid batteries. Handled separately for safety; call ahead.