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About This Location

CMC Recycling in Chattanooga — a Commercial Metals Company scrap yard that pays cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metals at 2000 Washington St.

What this location Accepts

✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Aluminum (including cans and wheels)
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Insulated wire
✓ Lead batteries
✓ Ferrous scrap metal (iron, steel)

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What they do not accept

✕ Vehicles
✕ Catalytic converters
✕ Hazardous waste
✕ Compressed gas cylinders
✕ Electronics
✕ Batteries in poor condition
✕ Unidentifiable materials
✕ AC unit coils (unless seller is a licensed HVAC company)

Programs & events

  • Scrap Metal Buying — CMC pays competitive prices per pound or hundredweight (cwt) for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Prices fluctuate with commodity markets.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CMC Recycling in Chattanooga accept household scrap metal from the general public?

Yes. Walk-in sellers are welcome during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Bring a valid government-issued ID as required by Tennessee law.

Why is there a 5-day waiting period for copper at CMC Recycling?

Tennessee state law requires a five-day waiting period before payment is issued for copper, as an anti-theft measure. Other accepted metals are paid on the spot.

Does CMC Recycling Chattanooga accept vehicles or electronics?

No. CMC Recycling focuses on ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. Vehicles, catalytic converters, electronics, and hazardous waste are not accepted at this location.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2000 Washington St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
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City / State
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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