Yankton Metals
Recycling Center in Yankton, South Dakota
About This Location
Yankton Metals, Inc. — a TJN Enterprises location — is a scrap-metal buying and recycling yard at 1405 Bill Baggs Road in Yankton, South Dakota. The yard purchases and processes ferrous and non-ferrous metals including scrap iron, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, tin, and auto bodies, and also accepts lead-acid batteries and used appliances through the broader TJN Enterprises network. This is a commercial scrap-purchase operation, not a free public drop-off recycling center for household recyclables; customers bring in materials and are paid based on current commodity prices. The receiving window is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Saturdays and Sundays closed.
What Yankton Metals Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances
What they do not accept
Only metal-bearing materials and associated items listed on tjnscrap.com are confirmed accepted. Call ahead for unlisted materials.
Fees
- Scrap metal drop-off — No fee — yard pays customers for scrap by weight at current commodity prices.
Access & restrictions
Commercial scrap-purchase operation open to the public (individuals and businesses). Customers bring in scrap metal and are paid by weight. · This is not a free public recycling drop-off; it is a scrap-buying yard. Prices vary by current commodity markets. Call ahead to confirm prices or for large loads.
Programs & events
- Scrap Purchase & Sales — Core service: TJN Enterprises buys scrap metal from customers at all its locations, including Yankton.
- Auto Body / Vehicle Recycling — Delivered auto bodies, cars, trucks, semi-trucks, and trailers purchased.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Yankton Metals pay me for my scrap, or do I pay them?
Yankton Metals pays you. It is a scrap-purchase yard — you bring in metals and are paid based on current commodity prices per pound or ton. There is no drop-off fee.
What are Yankton Metals' receiving hours?
Per the official TJN Enterprises website, the receiving window is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The yard is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I bring a whole car or truck to Yankton Metals?
Yes. Auto bodies (delivered), automobiles, pickup trucks, semi-trucks, and trailers are among the items listed as accepted across TJN Enterprises locations. Call ahead to confirm current pricing and any delivery requirements.
Does Yankton Metals take lead-acid batteries?
Lead-acid batteries are listed as accepted materials across TJN Enterprises locations. Contact the Yankton yard directly at (605) 665-3535 to confirm current acceptance and any condition requirements.
Is Yankton Metals open to the public, or is it for businesses only?
The yard is open to both individuals and businesses during regular receiving hours (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.). No appointment is required. Note that it is a metal-buying operation, not a general household recycling drop-off — only metal-bearing materials are accepted.
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