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Vaughn Recycling
1246 S School Ave Fayetteville AR 72701 USA
4.4 (141 reviews)
scrap metalferrous & non-ferrouscopper & brass
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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
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.
What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?
EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110058882188 for VAUGHN RECYCLING LLC at 1246 S. SCHOOL AVE, FAYETTEVILLE, AR. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2016-01-11. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.
Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?
The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: NPDES:ARR001315, PDS:7202190, RCRAINFO:ARR000024810. Recorded program interests: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, OTHER HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTIVITIES, STATE MASTER, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2016-01-11. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.
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 2016-01-11. These are recorded industry classifications, not a list of materials accepted today.
What EPA environmental program records are associated with this location?
EPA's ECHO export, last modified October 25, 2026, identifies VAUGHN RECYCLING LLC at this address as FRS facility 110058882188. 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.
What EPA water-discharge program identifiers are recorded for this facility?
ECHO associates VAUGHN RECYCLING LLC with ICIS-NPDES identifier(s) ARR001315 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.
What EPA hazardous-waste identifiers and facility types are recorded here?
ECHO associates VAUGHN RECYCLING LLC with RCRA identifier(s) ARR000024810 and recorded facility type(s) Other. Source export last modified October 25, 2026. Generator classifications describe a facility's own hazardous-waste generation; they are not approval to accept hazardous waste from customers. These identifiers and types do not by themselves establish an active treatment, storage or disposal permit.
What compliance-monitoring history does EPA ECHO report for this facility?
EPA ECHO identifies VAUGHN RECYCLING LLC at 1246 S. SCHOOL AVE, FAYETTEVILLE, AR (FRS 110058882188). Its five-year compliance-monitoring metric records 0 qualifying activities. The export supplies no latest-activity date. 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=110058882188
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 VAUGHN RECYCLING LLC at 1246 S. SCHOOL AVE, FAYETTEVILLE, AR (FRS 110058882188). 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=110058882188
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 0 informal notices/actions. 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
What historical hazardous-waste violations are recorded in EPA RCRAInfo?
EPA’s RCRAInfo download dated 2026-10-25 contains 6 agency-determined violation entries for the matched handler ARR000024810. 6 of these entries supply an actual return-to-compliance date, meaning verified full physical compliance for that recorded violation; this does not establish that enforcement was complete. The three entries with the latest determination dates are: Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers (code 273.C), determined 2014-05-09, verified physical return to compliance 2014-05-15. Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers (code 273.C), determined 2014-05-09, verified physical return to compliance 2014-07-21. State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements (code XXS), determined 2014-05-09, verified physical return to compliance 2014-07-21. Historical entries may concern prior operators. A missing return date does not establish an ongoing violation or a final adjudication. Facility report: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110058882188
What historical hazardous-waste enforcement activity is recorded here?
The 2026-10-25 RCRAInfo download contains 4 recorded enforcement activity entries for the matched handler ARR000024810. The three entries with the latest action dates are: 2014-07-18: FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER (type HQ310, state agency). 2014-07-10: PROPOSED CAO (type AR149, state agency). 2014-05-09: LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION (type HQ140, state agency). The source includes informal notices, warnings and proposed steps as well as final orders; these entries are not all final findings or currently open actions. The date and action description should be read together. Facility report: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110058882188
What historical final monetary penalty fields does RCRAInfo provide?
In the 2026-10-25 download, the source final-monetary-penalty field (FMP_AMOUNT) contains these historical entries: $6,000 on action 2014-07-18 — FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER (handler ARR000024810). This is the source’s final monetary field, not its proposed-penalty field. Amounts are not a current balance or proof of payment and must not be added to overlapping ECHO or case summaries. Source definitions: https://echo.epa.gov/tools/data-downloads/rcrainfo-download-summary
Is Vaughn Recycling open on Saturday?
Yes. Vaughn Recycling is open 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.
Is Vaughn Recycling open on Sunday?
Vaughn Recycling lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.
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What did you sell?
Ralph S
a week ago
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
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
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.
Location & directions
Vaughn Recycling
1246 S School Ave Fayetteville AR 72701 USA
Fayetteville, AR
36.050356°N, 94.163697°W
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