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12 locations in 9 cities.
Scrap yards and metal recyclers that buy or accept copper, aluminum, steel, brass, and other metals. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so confirm with the facility before you go.
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Bell Salvage
507 Freel Drive
(515) 232-9372
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm, closed Sat and Sun; last load accepted at 4:30 pm
Iowa law requires every appliance to be demanufactured, and Bell Salvage handles that step with DNR-certified demanufacturers who remove the hazardous components from metal appliances. The Ames yard has been family and locally owned since 1989, licensed and insured, and buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from junk cars, motor blocks, and farm machinery to copper, brass, radiators, insulated wire, stainless steel, and catalytic converters. A large truck scale weighs the truck and trailer together, and an indoor scale keeps small loads out of the weather. New accounts are welcome, and the last load is accepted at 4:30 p.m. Homeowners and contractors also rent 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard roll-off containers with drop-off and pickup.
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Sunline, Inc.
4400 6th Street SW, Building 12
319-364-4000
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday Closed
Full service salvage facility in Cedar Rapids that buys wrecked and junk vehicles with no appointment needed, dismantles them for used and new parts, and recycles the scrap metal. Staff mechanics pull the parts for customers rather than allowing self-service yard access, and parts ship nationwide.
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Eco Way Recycle
5403 N Brady St
(563) 570-1350
Eco Way Recycle buys scrap metal and takes electronic waste at its Davenport drop-off site, serving homeowners, contractors, and businesses. Copper, aluminum, brass, steel, wire, mixed metal, and appliances qualify for cash back based on current material rates, as do select electronics and components. The e-waste side handles computers, laptops, phones, printers, servers, cables, and circuit boards. Commercial service covers job sites and facility cleanouts, and staff review each load of metal or electronics at drop-off.
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Midwest Recyclers - Howell
530 S Howell St
(563) 323-2297
Midwest Recyclers runs its Howell Street yard at 530 South Howell Street in Davenport, one of three Midwest Recyclers locations alongside a second Davenport yard on Schmidt Road and a Muscatine yard on 57th Street. The Howell yard pays cash for metal. Metal cleanup service sends crews with equipment to haul away any metal on site, priced on request. Container and spot service places a container of the size the job needs, at no charge, and the company pays for the metal it receives. The yard closes on major holidays.
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American Scrap Company
1635 E Madison Ave
(515) 265-9876
American Scrap Company has taken in metal and electronics from individuals and businesses since 1993, with locations on East Madison Avenue in Des Moines and in Cedar Rapids. The doors open to anyone with a valid ID during posted hours, Monday through Friday plus a Saturday morning shift in Des Moines, and appointments are needed only for two or more gaylords of material. Metal buying runs from bare bright copper and brass to aluminum radiators, cast iron, and electric motors, plus insulated wire graded by percentage. An e-scrap schedule covers circuit boards, processors, hard drives, laptops, and whole PCs.
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JP Salvage & Core, LLC
840 SE 21st St
(515) 266-7050
JP Salvage & Core runs a drive-up collection center at 840 SE 21st Street in Des Moines, one block south of Maury, and serves the metro area, Polk County, and parts of Dallas and Warren counties. Staff help customers unload, and the yard buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal from heavy melting steel and cast iron to bare bright copper, brass, stainless, aluminum cans, radiators, and catalytic converters. The yard also buys junk cars, trucks, and vans, dismantled with fluids and refrigerants removed under state and federal rules. Vehicle sellers need a title or junking certificate. Containers range from 55-gallon drums to 40-yard roll-offs, and on-site waste removal covers remodeling jobs.
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Scrap Processors Inc
608 SE 30th Street
515-243-5905
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Sat: 8:00am - 10:30am
Scrap Processors Inc buys scrap at 608 SE 30th Street in Des Moines, including ferrous and non-ferrous metal, electronics, batteries, appliances, and vehicles. The company has processed scrap in Central Iowa for more than 75 years and supplies containers and trailers for commercial and industrial jobsites. The yard is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency
1954 County Home Rd
(319) 377-5290
The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency runs the county landfill and Resource Recovery building at 1954 County Home Road in Marion, disposing of about 600 tons of garbage a day for 17 communities. Household recyclables, electronics, batteries, clothing, books, and household hazardous materials move through the Resource Recovery building, which also houses a Free Paint, Cleaners, Etc. room. Hazardous materials drop-off costs nothing. Appliances, tires, and scrap metal are accepted in front of the building, and the agency takes scrap metal free but does not pay for it. A second site at 2250 A Street SW in Cedar Rapids handles compost and yard waste. Loads must be tarped, and Saturday visits require an appointment.
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Old Shrago
704 1st Ave W
Old Shrago at 704 1st Ave W in Oskaloosa takes scrap metal for recycling. The city of Oskaloosa also lists it as a salvage dealer that buys vehicles.
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Sioux City Compressed Steel
2600 Boulevard of Champions
(712) 277-4100
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sioux City Compressed Steel has been a trusted leader in scrap metal recycling and industrial metal processing since 1940. With modern equipment and a commitment to sustainability, the facility provides efficient, environmentally responsible recycling solutions for businesses, contractors, and individuals. Services include advanced metal processing, roll-off container rentals, and large-scale industrial material handling.
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New Deal Auto Salvage
612 Power St
(319) 234-2712
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm; Saturday-Sunday closed
New Deal Auto Salvage is a family-owned salvage yard at 612 Power St in Waterloo, Iowa, in business since 1965. The yard sells used auto parts, buys salvage and junk cars with free towing, and processes scrap metal. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
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SPI Webster City
505 Seneca Street
515-832-5360
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
SPI Webster City is Scrap Processors Inc's yard at 505 Seneca Street in Webster City. It accepts all materials the company recycles, including scrap metal, electronics, batteries, appliances, and vehicles. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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