Vaughn Recycling

1246 S School Ave Fayetteville AR 72701 USA

4.4 (141 reviews)

scrap metalferrous & non-ferrouscopper & brass

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Vaughn Recycling recycling center in Fayetteville, AR - View of facility

About this center

Vaughn Recycling is a third-generation, family-owned scrap metal yard at 1246 South School Ave in Fayetteville, AR, buying and selling both ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, iron, insulated wire, carbide, titanium, and electronic scrap. Customers pull in at the south entrance to the certified scales, where staff sort and weigh the material, write a ticket, and pay in the front office. Beyond walk-in buying, the yard offers crane unloading, yard access for buying reusable metals, HVAC and scrap pickup with refrigerant recovery, no-rent roll-off containers for metal, and demolition service across Northwest Arkansas. Separate pricing is available for commercial and industrial customers, and current commodity prices can be checked online with SMS/email alerts when prices change.

Materials accepted & services

scrap metal ferrous & non-ferrous copper & brass HVAC pickup roll-off containers demolition family owned

Services offered

Scale operators who unload and sort scrap metal
Crane/excavator unloading for heavy material
Yard access for customers to buy reusable metals and items
HVAC and scrap metal pickup service with refrigerant recovery
Roll-off containers for metal (no rental fee)
Demolition service for houses, barns, chicken houses, and garages across NWA (free bid)
Buying and selling ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Separate commercial/industrial pricing
Online commodity price checking with SMS/email price-change alerts

Areas served

Fayetteville, ARNorthwest Arkansas (NWA)

Not accepted

Steel wire of any kindPlasticGlassWoodClothesTVsComputer screensRubberPressurized gas bottles of any kindFiberglassStyrofoamVehicles with oil or full gasoline tanks

Frequently asked questions

What metals does Vaughn Recycling buy?

They buy ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, iron, insulated wire, carbide, titanium, and electronic scrap. Commercial and industrial customers have separate pricing.

What are the hours?

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Closed Sunday.

How does selling scrap work?

Pull in at the south entrance to the scales, where the crew processes your material and creates a ticket, then you are paid in the front office. You can check commodity prices online and get SMS/email notifications when prices change.

Are there any disposal fees?

Yes. Vehicles with a fuel tank still attached are charged $40 for tank removal and disposal. Refrigerators and freezers carry a $20 disposal fee each unless EPA 608 recovery paperwork is provided.

Reviews & pricing

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

Ralph S

a week ago

Google review

Loaded here today on 4/11/25. Staff was very friendly. It is tight back by the dock but very doable. The staff that works the yard will spot you in to the dock. Scale on site is accurate with in a 100lbs. Will definitely load here again.

Ryan McKnight

a month ago

Google review

I have been doing business with Vaughn metal for years and they have always offered good customer service along with good prices. The guys working there always unload me quickly. They do good work. No complaints.

Matthew Conner

a month ago

Google review

These guys are great! Very professional and quick. If you are looking to sell and /or recycle this is the place to go. They also offer dumpster services! Go see Levi he will take great care of you.

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