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About this center
McNichols Scrap Iron & Metal at 6500 E. McNichols Rd. specializes in catalytic converter recycling and buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Public customers are welcome, and the yard also supplies gaylord containers and roll-off service to commercial accounts.
Materials accepted & services
Services offered
- Catalytic converter recycling
- Ferrous and non-ferrous purchase
- Roll-off service
- Gaylord containers
Frequently asked questions
Can the public sell scrap at McNichols?
Yes. Public customers are welcome to bring in ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?
EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110071312800 for MCNICHOLS SCRAP IRON & METAL CO at 6500 E. MCNICHOLS RD, DETROIT, MI. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.
Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?
The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: AIR:05000163R5001. Recorded program interests: AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.
What EPA environmental program records are associated with this location?
EPA's ECHO export, last modified October 25, 2026, identifies MCNICHOLS SCRAP IRON & METAL CO at this address as FRS facility 110071312800. Its aggregate active-program flag is Y: EPA defines this as at least one associated air, water, hazardous-waste or drinking-water program record being active. It does not mean that every listed program record is active or that the facility has a current compliance certification.
What EPA air-program identifiers and permit types are recorded here?
ECHO associates MCNICHOLS SCRAP IRON & METAL CO with ICIS-Air identifier(s) 05000163R5001 and Clean Air Act permit type(s) No Classification In ICIS. Source export last modified October 25, 2026. These are air-program records, separate from recycling-service certifications. This export does not establish the current status or expiry of every individual permit.
What compliance-monitoring history does EPA ECHO report for this facility?
EPA ECHO identifies MCNICHOLS SCRAP IRON & METAL CO at 6500 E. MCNICHOLS RD, DETROIT, MI (FRS 110071312800). Its five-year compliance-monitoring metric records 0 qualifying activities. The export supplies no latest-activity date. The source snapshot is 2026-10-25, retrieved 2026-10-30. These records cover qualifying inspections and evaluations; an air-program evaluation may include off-site work. A zero is the ECHO metric for this reporting window, not a statement that the site has never been inspected. This is a reported monitoring history, not a current compliance rating. Facility report: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110071312800
What historical noncompliance does EPA ECHO record for this facility?
EPA ECHO’s 2026-10-25 snapshot records 0 of the last 12 reporting quarters with a violation/noncompliance status for MCNICHOLS SCRAP IRON & METAL CO at 6500 E. MCNICHOLS RD, DETROIT, MI (FRS 110071312800). Zero recorded quarters is not a certification of compliance or complete reporting. Agency-recorded violations may be allegations rather than final adjudications. Reporting coverage varies by programme. Facility history: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110071312800
What enforcement-action counts does the EPA export report?
In its five-year summary through the 2026-10-25 snapshot, ECHO reports 0 formal enforcement actions and 0 informal notices/actions. Informal notices can be resolved without escalation and are not final adjudications. Counts reflect the export’s reporting coverage and are not a complete case inventory. A zero does not establish an absence of all enforcement history. Source definitions: https://echo.epa.gov/help/facility-search/all-data-search-results-help
Which FMCSA business names and USDOT number match this address?
FMCSA’s Company Census file updated October 31, 2026 lists legal name MCNICHOLS SCRAP IRON & METAL CO, USDOT 497848, at 6500 E MCNICHOLS RD, DETROIT, MI 48212. The census record status is A (Active). Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2023-12-08. This is a matched entity-registration record, not proof of site ownership, current operating authority, recycling permits or customer services. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2
What fleet and driver figures are reported in the matched FMCSA entity record?
The active FMCSA census row for MCNICHOLS SCRAP IRON & METAL CO (USDOT 497848) reports 1 power units, 1 trucks, 1 drivers. Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2023-12-08; that is a form date, not independent confirmation that each count was measured on that date. The file snapshot was updated October 31, 2026. These are reported totals for the registered entity, which can cover multiple yards or operations; they are not equipment kept at this listing, total employees, verified current fleet size or available hauling capacity. Power-unit and truck counts overlap and must not be added together. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2
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McNichols Scrap Iron & Metal
6500 E. McNichols Rd.
Detroit, MI
42.419176°N, 83.035514°W
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