Recycling center in Rogersville, AL

Thornton Iron & Metal

Name: Thornton Iron & Metal
Address: 750 Co Rd 76 Rogersville AL 35652 USA, Rogersville, AL, 35652, US
Telephone: (256) 247-0708
Rating: 4.9

750 Co Rd 76 Rogersville AL 35652 USA

4.9 (208 reviews)

scrap metalferrous metalsnon-ferrous metals

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No-haggle offer held for 7 days
Free pickup & towing at a scheduled time
Any condition; no-title purchases may be available by state
No account or phone calls just to see your number

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Thornton Iron & Metal recycling center in Rogersville, AL - View of facility

About this center

Thornton Iron & Metal, Inc. is a family-owned scrap metal recycling facility founded in 1974 and operating two locations in North Alabama, Rogersville and Town Creek. The company buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from drive-up retail customers as well as commercial and industrial accounts, paying cash on the spot at a public viewing scale. With over 45 employees, the business also provides commercial pickup service using roll-off containers, flatbed trailers, and tractor trailers, and performs demolition projects throughout the United States.

Materials accepted & services

scrap metal ferrous metals non-ferrous metals cash for scrap demolition commercial pickup North Alabama

Services offered

Drive-through retail scrap buying with cash payment
Commercial and industrial scrap metal pickup
Roll-off container service (10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-yard containers)
Tractor trailer, flatbed, box van, and open-top trailer pickup
Demolition services (nationwide)
Mill direct brokerage services for high-volume customers
International scrap metal export (China, Japan, India)

Areas served

Rogersville, ALTown Creek, ALNorth Alabama

Not accepted

PCB Capacitors or PCB capacitor-bearing materialsMercury or any mercury-bearing itemsFlammable, hazardous, toxic, or radioactive materialsDirt, debris, trash, or any liquids (oil, paint, gas, water, propane, chemicals)Paint cans55-gallon drumsGas tanksOxygen cylindersAerosol cansFire extinguishersAny container under pressure or containing chemicalsElectrical components containing capacitors, compressors, oil, fluids, hydraulics, or fluidAppliances or air conditioners containing freon, capacitors, or compressorsLive ammunition or explosive materialsComputer monitorsKeyboardsMicrowaves

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an ID to sell scrap metal?

Yes. All customers must present a valid state or federal ID — a driver's license is preferred.

Do salvage vehicles require a title?

Salvage vehicles 12 years old to current require a title. Vehicles older than 12 years only require the VIN number to be run.

Can businesses arrange pickups?

Yes. Thornton Iron & Metal offers commercial and industrial pickup using tractor trailers, roll-off trucks with 10- to 40-yard containers, flatbed trailers, open-top trailers, and box vans.

Does Thornton Iron & Metal handle demolition?

Yes. The company performs demolition projects throughout the United States. Contact Mike Thornton at (256) 247-0708 or mthornton@thorntonim.com for details.

Reviews & pricing

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

virgil luna

2 weeks ago

Google review

Pretty decent place but watch your stuff my copper was number one but thay paid me for number 2 last time I was their

Zachery Kohlhofer

2 months ago

Google review

This is the greatest place to sell your scrap great service clean drivable yard

Codi Stumpe

4 years ago

Google review

Awesome people to deal with. I live close to the Lexington location extremely convenient and helpful. Very good staff at both locations! Miss Autumn does a wonderful job at anything she does! Highly recommended for anyone.

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