Binford Metals is a full-service scrap metal recycler and auto wrecking yard established in 1973. The recycling drop-off center accepts most metals, from aluminum cans to copper and brass, and buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals including motors, batteries, brake rotors, and wheels, with container pickup and recycling programs available for commercial accounts. Binford Auto Wrecking pays cash for junk, high-mileage, damaged, and wrecked cars, vans, trucks, and SUVs, and offers vehicle pickup within a roughly 10-mile radius. The yard also sells used parts for foreign and domestic vehicles, which customers can pull themselves or call ahead to request.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM · Sun Closed
Services: Scrap metal drop-off and purchase · Cash for junk cars, trucks, and SUVs · Container pick-up programs for commercial accounts · Public drop-off recycling
What are the hours at the Tacoma location?
The Tacoma branch at 222 107th Street South is open Monday through Friday 9 AM to 4:45 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1:45 PM. Call (253) 536-2260 before visiting.
What OSHA inspection-case history is recorded for this location?
The DOL/OSHA national download dated 2026-10-30 links 2 inspection-case records to this establishment’s normalized name and physical street, city and state. Recorded cases: Case 316966662, recorded establishment CASCADE RECYCLING INC, opened 2014-02-26; source type Referral; source scope Partial; case-closed date 2014-07-08. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=316966662 Case 315797316, recorded establishment CASCADE RECYCLING INC, opened 2012-02-16; source type Planned; source scope Complete; case-closed date 2012-04-06. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=315797316 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 316966662, citation 01001, issued 2014-03-25; cited standard code 062095300101; source classification Other; final-order date not supplied; source abatement status Abatement Completed; abatement due date 2014-05-30. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=316966662 Case 315797316, citation 01001, issued 2012-02-29; cited standard code 1550012001; source classification Other; final-order date not supplied; source abatement status Abatement Completed; abatement due date 2012-04-02. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=315797316 Case 315797316, citation 01002, issued 2012-02-29; cited standard code 8003000502; source classification Other; final-order date not supplied; source abatement status Abatement Completed; abatement due date 2012-03-08. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=315797316 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.
Green PC Recycling focuses on reducing electronic waste through responsible disposal of old computers and electronic devices. They offer secure data destruction services, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
Services: Data Destruction · Electronics Recycling · IT Asset Disposition · Revenue Sharing
What electronics can I recycle through E-Cycle Washington at this listed collection site?
The E-Cycle Washington directory lists Green PC at 3627 S 54th St, Tacoma. The program covers desktop and laptop computers, monitors, televisions, tablets, e-readers and portable DVD players. These are program-covered products; other electronics may have different acceptance rules or charges. Confirm the site's current load requirements before visiting.
Who qualifies for free E-Cycle Washington recycling?
The program offers free covered-device recycling to Washington residents, schools and school districts, and businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Cities with populations below 50,000 and counties below 125,000 also qualify. The free service applies to covered devices through the listed E-Cycle operation; it does not make every service at Green PC free. Checked 2026-10-30.
Mega Metals Total Recycle buys and sells scrap metal at its yard on South Fife Street in Tacoma, taking in loads from Tacoma and Puyallup. The buy list runs from copper, brass, aluminum scrap and cans, and stainless steel to nickel, exotic metals, high temperature alloys, and obsolete metals.
It also buys ferrous metals, radiators, wire, mixed motors, car rims, washers and dryers, computer boards, cell phones and other electronics, photographic film, and precious metals including gold and silver.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Aluminum cans, Stainless steel, Ferrous metals, Nickel, Exotic metals, High temp alloys, Radiators, Wire, Electric motors, Car rims, Computer boards, Cell phones, Gold and silver
Services: Scrap metal buying and selling · Precious metal buying · Electronics and circuit board buying · Open to the public
Does Mega Metals Recycle in Tacoma buy circuit boards and cell phones?
Yes. Computer boards, electronics, and cell phones are on the buy list along with precious metals such as gold and silver.
Does Mega Metals Recycle in Tacoma buy radiators?
Yes, radiators are on the list of metals the yard buys, along with copper, brass, aluminum, and wire.
Helping People Succeed in a Better Environment is a recycling center that provides recycling processing services throughout the Northwest region. They accept a variety of materials for recycling, including paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and metal. Visitors are encouraged to separate their recyclables before dropping them off at the center. Hazardous materials such as batteries, chemicals, and electronic waste are not accepted. The center aims to create a cleaner and more sustainable environment by promoting recycling practices and reducing waste in the community.
Radius Recycling operates a site in Tacoma, Washington, offering services for recycling ferrous and nonferrous metals. The site services individuals and businesses, providing competitive rates and convenient drop-off options for various scrap metals.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM · Sun 12:00 – 5:45 PM
What electronics can I recycle through E-Cycle Washington at this listed collection site?
The E-Cycle Washington directory lists Recycling Resources at 5317 131st Street Ct E, Tacoma. The program covers desktop and laptop computers, monitors, televisions, tablets, e-readers and portable DVD players. These are program-covered products; other electronics may have different acceptance rules or charges. Confirm the site's current load requirements before visiting.
Who qualifies for free E-Cycle Washington recycling?
The program offers free covered-device recycling to Washington residents, schools and school districts, and businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Cities with populations below 50,000 and counties below 125,000 also qualify. The free service applies to covered devices through the listed E-Cycle operation; it does not make every service at Recycling Resources free. Checked 2026-10-30.
Sutter Metals Recycling in Tacoma, WA operates the company's largest location, at 5312 S Burlington Way, handling the bulk of Sutter's sorting and exporting work. Open Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–2:30 pm, this branch serves both the public and commercial clients. Sutter buys scrap metal, offers on-site junk car pickup, and provides bin services for businesses. Competitive prices paid at the scale. Call (253) 533-6253.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Scrap metal, Junk vehicles
Services: Scrap metal buying · On-site junk car pickup · Commercial bin services · Metal sorting and exporting
Does the Tacoma Sutter Metals location pick up junk cars?
Yes. Sutter Metals Tacoma offers on-site junk car pickup for the public.
The Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center at 3510 South Mullen Street handles both curbside recyclables and household hazardous waste for Tacoma residents. The on-site Recycle Center accepts paper, cardboard, plastics (bottles, tubs, clamshells, food trays), metals (scrap, aluminum, tin, aerosol cans), all-color glass bottles and jars, small electronics, batteries, motor oil, and broken holiday lights. The adjacent Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes acids, antifreeze, automotive fluids, lead-acid batteries, flammable liquids, fluorescent bulbs, gasoline, insecticides, mercury thermometers, oil-based paint, pool chemicals, and solvents. Drive-up only; no walk-up service.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Accepts: Corrugated cardboard and paperboard, Mixed paper, newspapers, magazines, phone books, brown paper bags, Shredded paper (in a paper bag), Plastic bottles, jars, tubs, jugs, clamshells, cups, food trays, storage tubs, empty medicine bottles, Scrap metal, aluminum and tin cans, aerosol cans, microwaves, Glass bottles and jars (all colors), Alkaline, Ni-Cad, and Li-Ion batteries, Cell phones and chargers, electronic cords, printer and toner cartridges, Used motor oil (up to 5 gallons), Broken holiday lights, Acids and caustics, antifreeze, automotive products, Lead-acid batteries, flammable liquids, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, Gasoline and fuel, glues, household cleaners, Hypodermic needles and syringes (sealed in rigid container), Insecticides, mercury thermometers and thermostats, Oil-based paints, pool chemicals, solvents
Services: Curbside recyclables drop-off · Household hazardous waste disposal · Scrap metal and electronics drop-off · Used motor oil collection · Drive-up service only
Can I walk up to drop off items at the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center on South Mullen Street?
No — customers must drive up to all drop-off areas. No walk-up or self-service is allowed at this facility.
WM JMK Fibers Recycling Facility is WM's regional recycling plant at the Port of Tacoma, where recyclables are processed, sorted, and baled on conveyor lines run with AI-powered robotics. WM upgraded the plant to process more types of material with less waste.
The site has on-site rail capacity and 24 shipping and receiving docks, two miles from I-5, which moves baled material to end markets by rail and long-haul truck. Deliveries arrive Monday through Friday from 6 am to 5 pm. JMK is one of three WM recycling facilities in Washington, and WM processes about 300,000 tons of recyclables a year across the state.
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What hours does the WM JMK facility accept deliveries?
Deliveries arrive Monday through Friday from 6 am to 5 pm.
Does WM JMK use AI to sort recyclables?
Yes. The Tacoma plant runs AI-powered robotics on its conveyor lines.
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Materials Accepted in Tacoma
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Tacoma include Aluminum, Copper, Brass, recycling, Scrap Metal. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Tacoma runs its own municipal Solid Waste Utility through the Environmental Services Department, separate from Seattle's system, with curbside garbage, mixed recycling, and food/yard waste service billed together on one monthly bill. The city's self-haul hub, the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center on S. Mullen Street, also houses the Recycle Center and the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Washington State has no bottle deposit law, so cans and bottles go straight into curbside recycling rather than a redemption machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tacoma pick up glass recycling at the curb?
No. The City of Tacoma discontinued curbside glass collection, so glass jars and bottles are not allowed in the mixed recycling cart. Residents take glass to one of several drop-off stations around the city, including the Tacoma Recycle Center at 3510 S. Mullen Street, Central Co-op, Center at Norpoint, Stewart Heights Park, Hilltop Safeway, and the South Tacoma park and ride, most of which also take household batteries.
What goes in the food and yard waste cart in Tacoma?
The brown food/yard waste bin takes fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, yard trimmings, and similar organic material, and is included in the monthly garbage bill at no extra cost for up to two 90-gallon bins. Items labeled 'compostable,' including bags, cups, and utensils, are not accepted because Tacoma's processing facility cannot break them down, and paper coffee cups, pizza boxes, and pet waste also have to go in the garbage instead.
Where do I take household hazardous waste or old electronics in Tacoma?
The Household Hazardous Waste Facility at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen Street) accepts items like antifreeze, automotive fluids, and other flammable or toxic household products free for Tacoma residential customers, up to 15 gallons or 220 pounds per visit; it's open Friday through Monday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and closed Tuesday through Thursday. Electronics like TVs and computers aren't handled there but go through E-Cycle Washington, the statewide free electronics recycling program, and cell phones, batteries, and chargers can be recycled free at the Tacoma Recycle Center, the Tacoma Municipal Building, or the TPU lobby.
How does Call-2-Haul bulky item pickup work in Tacoma?
Call-2-Haul is Tacoma's curbside service for large household items like furniture, appliances, and yard equipment. Residential Solid Waste customers get two free curbside pickups or self-hauls per year built into their rates, covering up to three large items (like a mattress, couch, or washer/dryer) plus up to 15 boxes or bags of smaller items, and appointments are scheduled by calling (253) 573-2468, often weeks in advance during busy seasons.
Does Washington have a bottle deposit program?
No, Washington State does not have a bottle-deposit (can/bottle redemption) law like some other states. Aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and other recyclable containers simply go into the regular curbside mixed recycling cart rather than being returned for a cash refund.
Recycling tips for Tacoma
•Since curbside glass pickup ended, save jars and bottles for a drop-off run to the Tacoma Recycle Center or a neighborhood station like Central Co-op or Stewart Heights Park rather than tossing them in the recycling cart.
•Keep 'compostable' labeled bags, cups, and utensils out of the brown food/yard waste bin; Tacoma's composting facility treats them as contamination even though the packaging says compostable.
•Book Call-2-Haul early if you're clearing out a house in summer or around year-end. The city notes appointments can be booked up to three weeks out during busy seasons.
•Household hazardous waste drop-off is only open Friday through Monday at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center, so plan around the Tuesday-through-Thursday closure.
•TVs, computers, and monitors are not accepted through Call-2-Haul pickup; route those to E-Cycle Washington instead, which handles them free of charge statewide.
Recycling centers near Tacoma
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: