Recycling center in Sparks, NV

Western Metals Recycling - Sparks

1325 Hymer Ave Sparks NV 89431 USA

3.5 (65 reviews)
scrap metalferrous metalsnon-ferrous metals
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About this center

Western Metals Recycling in Sparks at 1325 Hymer Ave buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from the public and businesses. Ferrous loads enter through the left gate for weigh-in and unload; non-ferrous customers use the right gate and warehouse floor scales before payment at the office with valid ID.

Materials accepted & services

scrap metalferrous metalsnon-ferrous metalscopperaluminumauto scrap

Services offered

  • Ferrous scrap purchasing
  • Non-ferrous scrap purchasing
  • Public drop-off
  • Commercial scrap recycling

Areas served

SparksRenoNorthern Nevada

Not accepted

Prohibited materials per WMR policy sheet

Prices & reviews

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What did you sell?

james mcroberts

in the last week

Review

Sweet! In n out with no hassles but why would there be? Everything was legit that’s how it is. You do good they do you good I will continue to take my business there.

Gunbileg Nyamdorj

7 years ago

Review

Please note this review is for truck drivers who's picking up load from this place only. I had load from them about a week ago. Staffs were nice n friendly. Took about an 3 hrs to load me up which is not the biggest complain that I have. Load itself is sucked. First of all the man who loaded me up didn't do his job properly because of that the receiver wasn't able to unload me. Therefore the whole was rejected. Which ruined my whole weeks plan. He put 2 500 lb of compressed aluminiums on top of that 800 lb bagged loose aluminium. I was told by the receiver this was the worst they have seen. Secondly the load is very dirty. Basically scrap metal for recycling. It will scratch and dent your trailer wall. My 2018 brand new Wabash trailer got couple of very deep and bad scratches. Lastly cleaning up you trailer afterwards going to be a big headache.

jaskaran singh

2 years ago

Review

Little small place for Sleeper Truck. Around 1hr loading.

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

How do I sell ferrous scrap at WMR Sparks?

Enter through the left gate, check in at the inspector shack, weigh in at the scale, unload at the pile, weigh out, then bring paperwork and ID to the office for payment.

How do I sell non-ferrous scrap?

Use the right gate, pull through the warehouse, park in customer parking, unload material to the floor scales, then take your ticket and ID to the office.

What are Sparks hours?

Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday.

Is Western Metals Recycling - Sparks open on Saturday?

Western Metals Recycling - Sparks lists itself as closed on Saturdays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Western Metals Recycling - Sparks open on Sunday?

Western Metals Recycling - Sparks lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

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.

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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 303270136, recorded establishment WESTERN METALS RECYCLING, opened 2000-04-03; source type Planned; source scope Complete; case-closed date 2000-05-17. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=303270136 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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What historical OSHA citations and recorded corrections are linked to these cases?

The matched cases contain 1 reviewed citation entry in the 2026-10-30 source download. Entries with unclear deletion flags were withheld. Recorded entries: Case 303270136, citation 01001, issued 2000-04-03; cited standard code 19100095 G01; source classification Other; final-order date not supplied; source abatement status Abatement Completed; abatement due date 2000-05-03. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=303270136 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.

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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

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See source details; a record date is not supplied in the overview.
Retrieved:
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How is this location classified in EPA facility data?

EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as construction and demolition debris recycler; metal 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, Lead, Nickel, Stainless HighTemp and Special Metals. 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

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2026-10-30
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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 303270136, opened 2000-04-03: 14 reported establishment employees. Case: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=303270136 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

Western Metals Recycling - Sparks

1325 Hymer Ave Sparks NV 89431 USA

Sparks, NV

39.530338°N, 119.760184°W

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