PADNOS Burton Recycling Center

719 Burton St SW Grand Rapids MI 49503 USA

4.8 (423 reviews)

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About this center

PADNOS Burton Recycling Center is a scrap yard near US-131 North and Burton Street in Grand Rapids that pays for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, junk cars, catalytic converters, appliances, and electronics. Enter from Burton Street, weigh in at the scale (non-ferrous-only loads skip the scale), then unload in the ferrous pile or inside the building past the scale. Ferrous customers pay at the office; non-ferrous customers use the on-site ATM. A drive-in area is available for electronics.

Materials accepted & services

scrap metal junk cars electronics recycling appliance recycling catalytic converters Saturday hours

Services offered

Scrap metal purchasing
Junk car recycling and free removal
Electronics recycling
Appliance recycling with refrigerant removal
Catalytic converter recycling
On-site ATM for non-ferrous payments

Areas served

Grand Rapids, MIKent County, MI

Not accepted

PrintersKeyboardsTabletsSpeakersPower toolsVacuum cleanersGaming systems

Frequently asked questions

What are the Burton yard hours?

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Closed Sunday. Also closed July 4, 2026, Labor Day (Sep 7, 2026), Thanksgiving (Nov 26-27, 2026), and Christmas Eve and Day (Dec 24-25, 2026).

Where do I get paid for ferrous vs. non-ferrous scrap?

Ferrous customers collect payment inside the office. Non-ferrous customers are paid at the ATM inside the building.

Is there a special area for electronics?

Yes. Burton has a drive-in area for electronics recycling. Staff recommend separating electronics from other scrap before unloading.

How do I schedule junk car removal?

Call (616) 282-1589. The call center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Free pickup is available for end-of-life and non-running vehicles.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

J Preston

a year ago

Google review

The girls at the desk are super cool and always nice to deal with. Fun environment anytime I come in. And Mary’s keyboard and mouse the coolest I’ve ever saw for working! Big thanks from myself and Group 5 Management 😉🩷

Wolverine616

a year ago

Google review

My first time here and it was very smooth. I didn’t have to lug my stuff inside. Drive on scale they tell you what to do and where to go. Easy direction for traffic flow. As a bonus my first time I got a free portable charger and my second trip they will give me $5. I will recommend and return.

Juana Rafael

7 months ago

Google review

They gave us good customer service and help us with everything as first timers

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