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2 locations from 8 recycling listings in Modesto.
Scrap yards and metal recyclers that buy or accept copper, aluminum, steel, brass, and other metals. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Scrap Yards in Modesto
A&s Metals-Modesto
1616 Angelo Way Modesto CA 95358 USA
(209) 537-4766
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed
4.0 (41 reviews)
A S Metals is a full-service scrap metal recycling and demolition contractor located in Castroville, California. They offer recycling services for a variety of materials, including car bodies, appliances, batteries, and demolition materials. The company provides safe, efficient, and affordable demolition services for various projects, with recycling offered on all recyclable materials upon completion. A S Metals has been serving communities since 1969, offering beverage container recycling for CRV California Redemption Value and the highest scrap value. They also provide asbestos and lead abatement, on-site concrete aggregate crushing, equipment salvage, and decommissioning services. The center operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, serving areas such as Madera, Gilroy, Los Banos, Modesto, Salinas, Merced, and Watsonville. Customers can contact them for drop box services, pickup, or delivery, and payments are provided upfront in cash.
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Universal Service Recycling, Inc.
570 S 9th St Modesto CA 95351 USA
(209) 622-4040
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed
4.6 (56 reviews)
Universal Service Recycling is a scrap metal yard and recycling buyer in Modesto, California that pays cash for recyclables and scrap. They buy California Redemption Value (CRV) recyclables including aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass, along with ferrous metals (steel, iron, and automobiles) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel). The company also sells processed materials such as shredded steel, heavy melt, bundles, cast iron, structural steel, and metal turnings to industrial buyers. Per the site, Universal Service Recycling operates five facilities serving ten counties.
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Scrap Yards in Modesto: FAQ
Do scrap yards in Modesto, CA pay cash?
Many states restrict cash payment for scrap metal, especially copper and catalytic converters, and require a photo ID and a waiting period. Expect a check or electronic payment at some yards. Call ahead to confirm how a yard pays.
What do I need to bring to sell scrap metal?
Bring a valid government photo ID. Many states also require a vehicle plate number and, for some items, proof of ownership. Separate metals by type before you go, since mixed loads are paid at the lowest grade.
How are scrap prices set in Modesto, CA?
Yards price scrap by the pound or ton, based on commodity markets such as COMEX copper, minus their processing costs. Prices change daily, so call two or three yards before selling a large load.