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Pacific Iron & Metal
2230 4th Avenue South
scrap metalrecycling centerAluminum
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About this center
This SoDo scrap yard on 4th Avenue South sits near T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field and buys metal from plumbers, electricians, and homeowners. Customers park at the loading dock, unload onto carts, and show valid ID as Washington law requires. Appliances, catalytic converters, and beer kegs are not accepted.
Materials accepted & services
Services offered
- Scrap metal buy-back for the general public and tradesmen
- Commercial pick-up and dispatch
Not accepted
AppliancesCatalytic convertersBeer kegs (unless from the brewery)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need ID to sell scrap at Pacific Iron & Metal?
Yes. Washington law requires valid ID when selling metal.
Does Pacific Iron & Metal take appliances?
No. Refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves, TVs, and water heaters are not accepted.
How is this location classified in EPA facility data?
EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as electronics recycler; metal recycler. The matched record lists its source as Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and its update date as 08/26/2025. Retrieved October 30, 2026. This is a source classification, not confirmation of public drop-off access, current operating status or EPA certification.
Which metal types are named in the EPA source record?
The EPA dataset's metal-description field lists: Aluminum, Copper, Ferrous, Nickel, Zinc. The source is Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, with record update date 08/26/2025. This describes the source record and does not establish today's buying prices, preparation rules or walk-in acceptance. Confirm the specific metal and service with the facility. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
What operating waste or recycling activities does Washington Ecology list here?
Washington Ecology's facility spreadsheet lists Pacific Iron & Metal at this address, with operating activity records for Recycling (exempt). Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are the spreadsheet's activity records, not a guarantee of public access or item acceptance.
What permit classifications and reporting requirements does Washington Ecology record?
The matched activity records report Recycling (exempt): permit-status field "Exempt"; annual report required Yes; recycling survey required No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. "Exempt", "Recycle Survey" and "Permitted" are separate source classifications; a reporting requirement does not establish that a report has been filed. SiteActivityId identifies an activity record rather than a permit number.
What OSHA inspection-case history is recorded for this location?
The DOL/OSHA national download dated 2026-10-30 links 1 inspection-case record to this establishment’s normalized name and physical street, city and state. Recorded cases: Case 316862796, recorded establishment PACIFIC IRON & METAL INC, opened 2013-08-14; source type Referral; source scope Partial; case-closed date 2014-04-17. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=316862796 An inspection-case record does not itself establish a citation, accident outcome or current safety rating; some scopes can be records-only or no inspection. Historical records may concern prior operators. Checked 2026-10-31.
What historical OSHA citations and recorded corrections are linked to these cases?
The matched cases contain 9 reviewed citation entries in the 2026-10-30 source download. Entries with unclear deletion flags were withheld. The three latest issued entries are: Case 316862796, citation 01001, issued 2014-01-24; cited standard code 0246820304 C; source classification Serious; source final-order date 2014-03-10; source contest date 2014-01-31; source abatement status Abatement Completed; abatement due date 2013-08-14; source adjusted/current assessed penalty $900. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=316862796 Case 316862796, citation 01002, issued 2014-01-24; cited standard code 80011005; source classification Serious; source final-order date 2014-03-10; source contest date 2014-01-31; source abatement status Abatement Completed; abatement due date 2014-02-11; source adjusted/current assessed penalty $1,350. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=316862796 Case 316862796, citation 01003, issued 2014-01-24; cited standard code 80011005; source classification Serious; source final-order date 2014-03-10; source contest date 2014-01-31; source abatement status Abatement Completed; abatement due date 2014-02-06; source adjusted/current assessed penalty $900. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=316862796 An abatement due date is a deadline, not a completion date. Citation classifications and historical records are not a present-day safety finding. A blank final-order date does not establish whether a matter remains open. Assessed amounts are not an outstanding balance or proof of payment.
What establishment employee counts appear in the historical OSHA records?
DOL’s inspection dataset defines this field as the number of employees in the establishment. Positive values in this location’s matched case records include: case 316862796, opened 2013-08-14: 50 reported establishment employees. Case: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=316862796 These are historical case-associated values in the 2026-10-30 download, not current staffing, an annual average or a company-wide headcount. The file does not supply a separate employee-count measurement date. Values are not summed or averaged and should not be used to determine legal size thresholds. Source field definition: https://data.dol.gov/datasets/10334
Which FMCSA business names and USDOT number match this address?
FMCSA’s Company Census file updated October 31, 2026 lists legal name PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO, USDOT 1805214, at 2230 4TH AVE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA 98134. The census record status is A (Active). Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2026-01-08. 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 PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO (USDOT 1805214) reports 8 power units, 8 trucks, 6 drivers. Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2026-01-08; 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
What FMCSA vehicle inspection history matches this registered carrier?
FMCSA’s vehicle inspection file retrieved October 31, 2026 contains 13 reviewed records matching USDOT 1805214 and the current registered legal/DBA name for PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO, dated 2023-10-31 through 2026-06-30. 8 matched reports have a positive VIOL_TOTAL field and 6 have a positive OOS_TOTAL field. Across these distinct reports, the source VIOL_TOTAL values sum to 45 and OOS_TOTAL values sum to 10; these are reported inspection-level counts. This is the observed subset of a three-year file, not a lifetime total. The history concerns the registered carrier’s vehicles/operations, not inspections of this recycling facility. An out-of-service violation at an inspection does not establish a current carrier-wide shutdown or present safety status. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Vehicle-Inspection-File/fx4q-ay7w
Which individually linked vehicle-inspection violation records are available?
Selected reported inspection examples for USDOT 1805214: inspection 87802271, report 2132001618, 2026-05-05, source VIOL_TOTAL 17, OOS_TOTAL 3; linked examples 393.9A-LLPL: Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (source OOS indicator N); 393.9A-LRLI: Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative (source OOS indicator N). inspection 82782195, report 2082001404, 2024-09-26, source VIOL_TOTAL 12, OOS_TOTAL 3; linked examples 393.45B2-B: Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (source OOS indicator N); 393.48A-BMBCBD: Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) (source OOS indicator N). inspection 86646846, report 2000000524, 2025-12-19, source VIOL_TOTAL 7, OOS_TOTAL 1; linked examples 393.47E: Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (source OOS indicator N); 393.47E: Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (source OOS indicator N). Codes, descriptions and indicators are reproduced from the linked inspection records. The companion detail-row count can differ from inspection-level totals and is not used to recompute them. Component totals are not added together. These are historical recorded inspection entries, not court findings, a current violation determination or a carrier safety rating. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/w/876r-jsdb/m7rw-edbr?cur=EgbP04eyHt3
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Pacific Iron & Metal
2230 4th Avenue South
Seattle, WA
47.583658°N, 122.328973°W
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