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2 locations from 10 recycling listings in Elgin.
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 Elgin
Bluff City Metal Recycling
980 Bluff City Blvd.
(847) 742-4600
Mon-Fri 6am-6pm; Sat 6am-5pm; Sun 8am-noon
Bluff City Metal Recycling buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap at 980 Bluff City Boulevard in Elgin, just off Highway 20. The family-owned yard has recycled for over 15 years and works with industrial accounts, commercial customers, contractors, job sites, and residential sellers. Steel, iron, appliances, aluminum wheels and cans, radiators, copper, brass, insulated wire, stainless steel, electric motors, auto batteries, soft lead, starters, and alternators are all on the buy list. Heavy machinery unloads any size haul, and the onsite truck scale is certified by the State of Illinois. Scales are calibrated quarterly. The yard opens Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturday from 7 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 8 AM to noon. Pickup service is available.
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Elgin Recycling
660 Shiller St.
(847) 741-4100
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Elgin Recycling runs five full service facilities, including an iron yard and two truck scales, and the Schiller Street yard in Elgin is its home location. Drop-off covers aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, and steel, plus electronics such as computers, TVs and monitors, batteries, and cell phones. TVs and monitors carry a recycling fee. A fleet of flatbeds, roll-offs, box trucks with lift gates, van trailers, and gondolas handles scrap pickups, and the company brokers scrap and recycles refrigerators, freezers, paper, and plastic. RecyclePak programs cover lamps and bulbs, ballasts, mercury, sharps, aerosol cans, and pharmaceutical waste.
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Scrap Yards in Elgin: FAQ
Do scrap yards in Elgin, IL 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 Elgin, IL?
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.