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3 locations from 7 recycling listings in Des Moines.
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 Des Moines
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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Scrap Yards in Des Moines: FAQ
Do scrap yards in Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines, IA?
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.