United Scrap Metal

Recycling Center in Richmond, Virginia

📍 2900 Terminal Ave, Richmond, VA 23234
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📞 +1 804-621-7000 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

United Scrap Metal is a scrap-metal buyer at 2900 Terminal Ave in Richmond's Broad Rock industrial area, Virginia. The yard buys both ferrous and non-ferrous metal, including steel, iron, copper, aluminum, brass and stainless steel, from the public and commercial haulers. Like all Virginia scrap dealers, it requires a valid government-issued photo ID from anyone selling metal. Call 804-621-7000 to confirm current hours and pricing before hauling.

What United Scrap Metal Accepts

✓ Steel & iron (Ferrous scrap metal.)
✓ Copper (Non-ferrous copper purchased.)
✓ Aluminum (Non-ferrous aluminum purchased.)
✓ Brass (Non-ferrous brass purchased.)
✓ Stainless steel (Non-ferrous stainless purchased.)

What they do not accept

No published list of prohibited materials was found; call the yard to confirm whether items such as vehicles, appliances with Freon, or electronics are accepted.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Virginia law requires scrap dealers to collect a valid government-issued photo ID and seller information for metal purchases. Confirm ID and payment terms with the yard.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What metals does United Scrap Metal buy in Richmond?

The yard buys both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, including steel, iron, copper, aluminum, brass and stainless steel. Call 804-621-7000 for current prices by grade.

Do I need an ID to sell scrap metal here?

Yes. Virginia scrap-metal law requires dealers to record a valid government-issued photo ID and seller details for every metal transaction, so bring your ID.

What are United Scrap Metal's hours?

Business directories list it as operating weekdays with weekends closed, but posted hours differ between sources. Call 804-621-7000 to confirm before you haul.

Does the yard pay cash for scrap?

Payment method is not published online. Virginia restricts cash payment for certain non-ferrous metals, so confirm how you will be paid when you call.

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

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Contact & Location

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Address
2900 Terminal Ave, Richmond, VA 23234
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Website
unitedscrap.com
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City / State
Richmond, Virginia

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–5 PM
Thursday 7 AM–5 PM
Friday 7 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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