Nelson Scrap Metals

Recycling Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

📍 625 Iron Rose Pl, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
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📞 +1 801-834-6168 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Nelson Scrap Metals is a scrap yard at 625 Iron Rose Place in Salt Lake City, Utah that buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal from the public and businesses. They take copper, aluminum, brass, radiators, auto batteries, appliances and junk vehicles, and also offer metal cleanup, pickup and dumpster service. Last loads are accepted 30 minutes before closing.

What Nelson Scrap Metals Accepts

✓ Copper (Non-ferrous)
✓ Aluminum (Includes aluminum cans, wheels and wire)
✓ Brass (Including brass fixtures)
✓ Radiators (Accepted)
✓ Auto batteries (Accepted)
✓ Junk vehicles (Accepted as scrap)
✓ Appliances (Metal appliances accepted)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances

What they do not accept

A specific prohibited-materials list is not published. As a scrap-metal yard, non-metal household recyclables and household hazardous waste are generally outside its scope; call to confirm.

Fees

  • Dumpster rental (3-day, up to 2 tons)
  • Additional dumpster tonnage

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public and businesses; buys metal for cash. Last load accepted 30 minutes before closing. Utah scrap-metal law generally requires a valid photo ID to sell.

Programs & events

  • Metal cleanup, pickup and dumpster service

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nelson Scrap Metals buy copper and aluminum from the public?

Yes. They buy copper, aluminum (including cans, wheels and wire), brass, radiators, auto batteries and more, and pay customers for their metal.

Will they take my junk car or appliances?

Yes. Junk vehicles and metal appliances are accepted, and they also offer cleanup, pickup and dumpster service for larger jobs.

What are the hours?

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM, closed Sunday. The last load is accepted 30 minutes before closing, per their website.

Do scrap yards here take dishwashers?

Nelson accepts metal appliances, which generally covers items like dishwashers as scrap. Their site does not list every appliance by name, so confirm by calling (801) 834-6168.

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Contact & Location

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625 Iron Rose Pl, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
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Salt Lake City, Utah

Opening Hours

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

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