Recycling center in Ludington, MI

PADNOS Ludington Recycling Center

2601 US-10 Ludington MI 49431 USA

4.4 (85 reviews)

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About this center

PADNOS Ludington Recycling Center is a local scrap yard at 2601 W US 10 that pays for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, junk cars, catalytic converters, appliances, and electronics. The yard offers free junk car removal for end-of-life and non-running vehicles, with refrigerant removal included at no charge for refrigerators, freezers, AC units, and dehumidifiers. Customers weigh in at the scale, unload in ferrous or non-ferrous bays, then collect payment at the office.

Materials accepted & services

scrap metal junk cars electronics recycling appliance recycling catalytic converters roll-off containers

Services offered

Scrap metal purchasing
Junk car recycling and free removal
Electronics recycling
Appliance recycling with refrigerant removal
Catalytic converter recycling
Roll-off container service for businesses
Industrial recycling programs

Areas served

Ludington, MIPere Marquette Township, MI

Not accepted

Used motor oilPaintHazardous wasteMattressesDirtWoodGeneral business waste

Frequently asked questions

What are the Ludington yard hours?

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

What ID do I need to sell scrap?

Bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID. For vehicles, you also need the title in your name or signed over to you.

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is needed. Drive onto the scale and staff will walk you through weighing in, unloading, and payment.

How do I schedule junk car removal?

Call (231) 222-5127. The call center is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Free removal is offered 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.

Billie Lemere

11 months ago

Google review

The rules and pay rates have changed so much over the year's... Since Louis Padnos passed... it's NOT the scrap yard it was. It's often better to go further if you want top price for scrap

Emily Graham

a year ago

Google review

Overall a decent experience. The good: Got rid of electronics that have been piling up for a while and went home with $8 for my items. The bad: Attendant was extremely rude for this first timer at a recycling center. Will I go back? Probably not because of the rudeness by the attendant. Thought I was doing good by recycling but don’t need to be talked down to by a scrap yard employee.

Matt Howard

a year ago

Google review

My wife and I were shorted for 60 pounds of copper…refused to make it right all because it was close to 4 o’clock and somebody didn’t want to do their job. would have saved the copper for another time seeing how I was laid off from my job right before Christmas and needed the money to feed my wife and daughters 2 years old and 2 month old. Hate to be that guy but what a joke watch what you bring in and prices reflected. Poor costumer service.

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