Recycling center in Louisville, KY

River Metals Recycling

2045 River Rd

AluminumCopperBrass

About this center

River Metals Recycling operates multiple scrap recycling facilities across several states, primarily dealing with both non-ferrous and ferrous metals as well as electronic scrap. They provide clear instructions for customers on how to sell their scrap materials.

Services offered

  • Scrap metal buying
  • Junk car recycling
  • E-scrap recycling
  • Industrial scrap services
  • Household scrap recycling

Areas served

IndianaKentuckyOhioWest VirginiaTennesseeAlabama

Not accepted

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Public records at a glance

Explore dated facility and company records. A public record does not verify the business. Coverage varies by agency and is not a complete history.

Visitor questions

What are the operating hours?

Mon – Fri: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Saturday: 8:00am to noon.

What items do you accept for recycling?

We accept non-ferrous, ferrous, and electronic scrap.

What should I bring when I sell my scrap?

You should present a valid photo ID and have your scrap material ready for weighing.

Permits & registrations

Dated registry entries and filings do not establish current permit validity, insurance coverage or operating status.

Matched facility / site record

EPA facility registry

US Environmental Protection Agency

EPA registry ID
110009954424
Source record updated:
2025-05-22
Source record created:
2000-03-01
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110009954424 for RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC at 2045 RIVER RD, LOUISVILLE, KY. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2025-05-22. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

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Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: ICIS:600033007, ICIS:7732796, NPDES:KYR001227, NPDES:KYR001228, NPDES:KYR003440. Recorded program interests: ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY, ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2025-05-22. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

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What industry classifications appear in the EPA facility record?

NAICS code(s): 423930. Description(s): RECYCLABLE MATERIAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. SIC code(s): 5093. Description(s): SCRAP AND WASTE MATERIALS National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2025-05-22. These are recorded industry classifications, not a list of materials accepted today.

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EPA environmental program identifiers

US Environmental Protection Agency, ECHO

Export modified:
2026-10-25
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What EPA environmental program records are associated with this location?

EPA's ECHO export, last modified October 25, 2026, identifies RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC at this address as FRS facility 110009954424. 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.

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What EPA water-discharge program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

ECHO associates RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC with ICIS-NPDES identifier(s) KYR001227 KYR001228 KYR003440 and Clean Water Act permit designation(s) Non-M. Source export last modified October 25, 2026. These identify water-discharge program records; the export's aggregate active flag does not establish the current status or expiry of each individual permit. They do not authorize public waste drop-off.

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Inspections & violations

Historical records do not establish current noncompliance. Missing records or reported zeros do not establish a clean history. Some entries are allegations or reporting events, rather than final findings.

Matched facility / site recordHistorical records

EPA monitoring history

US Environmental Protection Agency, ECHO

EPA registry ID
110009954424
Reported monitoring activities (source five-year window)
0
Source reporting window
20 completed quarters plus the current quarter through the source refresh
Source snapshot:
2026-10-25
Last reported monitoring activity:
2017-08-29
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What compliance-monitoring history does EPA ECHO report for this facility?

EPA ECHO identifies RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC at 2045 RIVER RD, LOUISVILLE, KY (FRS 110009954424). Its five-year compliance-monitoring metric records 0 qualifying activities. The latest qualifying activity date supplied is 2017-08-29. 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=110009954424

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What monitoring dates does EPA distinguish for federal and state agencies?

The ECHO snapshot supplies latest state/local-reported qualifying activity: 2017-08-29. These are reported activity dates, which may include completion of an air-program evaluation rather than an on-site visit. Snapshot: 2026-10-25. Reporting coverage differs between programmes and agencies. Source definitions: https://echo.epa.gov/help/facility-search/all-data-search-results-help

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EPA enforcement summary

US Environmental Protection Agency, ECHO

EPA registry ID
110009954424
Reported historical noncompliance quarters (three-year window)
0
Reported formal actions (five-year window)
0
Source snapshot:
2026-10-25
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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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 RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC at 2045 RIVER RD, LOUISVILLE, KY (FRS 110009954424). 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=110009954424

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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 1 informal notice/action. 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

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Water-program history

U.S. EPA, ECHO / ICIS-NPDES

EPA registry ID
110009954424
Source snapshot:
2026-10-25
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What historical water-programme notices or informal actions are recorded?

The 2026-10-25 export supplies 1 distinct informal action for the matched permits. Recorded entries: KY-11104540: Notice of Violation; agency State; source achieved date 2022-06-24; linked permit KYR003440. These are recorded as informal actions; this historical record does not establish current status. These dated records do not establish an unresolved condition today. Facility report: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110009954424

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OSHA case & citation history

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Source snapshot:
2026-10-30
Retrieved:
2026-10-31 (source access date)
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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 316918804, recorded establishment RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC, opened 2013-09-19; source type Referral; source scope Partial; case-closed date 2013-10-14. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=316918804 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.

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Operations & reporting

Reported quantities, fleet figures and financial-assurance filings retain their source scope and dates; they do not establish current capacity, staffing, funding or coverage.

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EPA facility classifications

US Environmental Protection Agency

Record date:
See source details; a record date is not supplied in the overview.
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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How is this location classified in EPA facility data?

EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as metal recycler; vehicle recycler. The matched record lists its source as Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and its update date as 08/26/2025, 06/01/2020. Retrieved October 30, 2026. This is a source classification, not confirmation of public drop-off access, current operating status or EPA certification.

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Which metal types are named in the EPA source record?

The EPA dataset's metal-description field lists: Aluminum, Brass, Ferrous, Mixed NonFerrous Metals, Nickel, Zinc. The source is Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), with record update date 08/26/2025, 06/01/2020. 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.

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Historical establishment size

US Department of Labor, OSHA inspection data

Source snapshot:
2026-10-30
Retrieved:
2026-10-31 (source access date)
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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 316918804, opened 2013-09-19: 350 reported establishment employees. Case: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=316918804 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

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Location & directions

River Metals Recycling

2045 River Rd

Louisville, KY

38.271093°N, 85.715849°W

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