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About This Location

Wasatch Metal Recycling is a Salt Lake City scrap yard at 205 West 3300 South that buys both ferrous and non-ferrous metal from the public and commercial haulers. The yard takes copper, aluminum, brass, steel, appliances, auto bodies and parts, and scrap cars, and pays sellers by weight. Loads are accepted until 15 minutes before closing to allow time for processing.

What Wasatch Metal Recycling Accepts

✓ Copper (Copper tubing, wire and copper fittings.)
✓ Aluminum (Aluminum cans and other aluminum containers and scrap.)
✓ Brass (Brass faucets and fixtures.)
✓ Steel & iron (Steel plates and beams, cast iron stoves, pipe fittings.)
✓ Stainless steel (Stainless steel tanks and drums.)
✓ Radiators (Automotive and HVAC radiators.)
✓ Electric motors (Scrap electric motors.)
✓ Appliances (Scrap appliances and lawnmowers.)
✓ Auto bodies and parts (Automotive bodies and parts, plus scrap cars.)
✓ Lead wheel weights (Lead wheel weights accepted.)
✓ Wire cables (Various wire and cable.)

Related recycling guides: Appliances

What they do not accept

A full list of materials NOT accepted is not published. Call ahead about appliances containing freon, hazardous materials, or non-metal items.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public as a scrap buyer; walk-in drop-off during business hours. Metal is no longer accepted in the final 15 minutes before closing. Utah scrap dealers are required to record a photo ID for most paid transactions, so bring a valid ID.

Programs & events

  • Scrap car buying

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wasatch Metal Recycling buy?

The yard buys a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap including copper, aluminum, brass, steel and iron, stainless steel, radiators, electric motors, appliances, auto bodies and parts, and whole scrap cars, paying by weight.

What are Wasatch Metal Recycling's hours?

It is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and is closed Sunday. The yard stops accepting metal 15 minutes before closing to allow for processing.

Does Wasatch Metal take scrap cars?

Yes. Wasatch buys scrap cars along with automotive bodies and parts. Call ahead to confirm title and documentation requirements for a whole vehicle.

Do I need an ID to sell scrap there?

Bring a valid photo ID. Utah law requires scrap dealers to record identification for most paid metal transactions, so an ID is expected for payment.

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

Contact & Location

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205 W 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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City / State
Salt Lake City, Utah

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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