Earth Waste & Metal
Recycling Center in Castleton, Vermont
About This Location
Earth Waste & Metal's Castleton scrap yard, located at 457 VT-4A, is a drive-up scrap metal recycling facility serving individuals, contractors, and businesses in Rutland County and surrounding Vermont communities. The yard purchases both ferrous metals — steel, iron, and structural steel — and non-ferrous metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel, paying sellers over the scale on the spot. Part of a Vermont-headquartered company operating since 1989, the Castleton location is open Tuesday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to noon; it is closed on Mondays. The yard also offers pickup services — call ahead to schedule.
What Earth Waste & Metal Accepts
What they do not accept
The official website does not publish an explicit list of refused materials. Items not on the accepted metals list (e.g., electronics/e-waste, cardboard, glass, plastics, household trash) are not mentioned as accepted. Call (802) 468-2323 to confirm any unlisted material.
Fees
- All accepted scrap metals — No drop-off fee — the facility pays sellers for accepted scrap metals at market-based prices.
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off scrap yard; open to individuals, contractors, businesses, and municipalities. · iScrapApp notes to call for an appointment at this location for pickup service. Walk-in drop-off is available during posted hours.
Programs & events
- Scrap Metal Purchasing — Pays sellers over the scale for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals; all grades accepted.
- Wire Recycling — Specializes in wire recycling; buys any and all types of wire in any quantity.
- Auto Salvage — Accepts cars, trucks, equipment, and trailers of any size for salvage.
- Pickup / Container Services — On-site recovery and container services available; call to schedule.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get paid when I drop off scrap metal at the Castleton yard?
Yes. Earth Waste & Metal purchases scrap from individuals and businesses, paying you over the scale at current market prices. There is no drop-off fee — you are the seller.
Is the Castleton scrap yard open on Mondays?
No. The Castleton location is closed on Mondays (and Sundays). It is open Tuesday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to noon.
Do they accept junk or non-running vehicles at the Castleton yard?
Yes. Earth Waste & Metal operates an auto-salvage division and accepts cars, trucks, equipment, and trailers of any size. Call (802) 468-2323 for arrangements.
Do I need to sort or prepare my scrap before arriving?
Pre-sorting is recommended for better pricing — for example, stripping copper wire of insulation or separating aluminum from attached steel. Clean, sorted material is graded and priced more favorably at the intake scale.
Can businesses and contractors use this yard, or is it residents only?
The yard is open to individuals, contractors, businesses, and municipalities alike. Earth Waste & Metal also offers on-site container and pickup services for larger commercial accounts — call to schedule.
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