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14 locations from 36 recycling listings in Albuquerque.
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 Albuquerque
Ace Metals Inc
5711 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque NM 87105 USA
(505) 877-1092
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed
3.8 (31 reviews)
Ace Metals is one of the full-service scrap-metal locations in the Acme family of recyclers. The site lists its South Broadway yard at 5711 Broadway SE in Albuquerque and publishes weekday and Saturday hours.
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Acme Iron & Metal
6142 2nd St NW Albuquerque NM 87107 USA
(505) 345-2457
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 – 11:30 AM · Sun Closed
3.8 (112 reviews)
Acme Iron and Metal has been recycling scrap metal in New Mexico since 1956. A family owned business with more than 100 employees, Acme operates several full-service metal recycling locations across the state, including its main Albuquerque facility, and pays cash for scrap brought in. The yard accepts ferrous materials such as heavy melt, busheling, plate and structural steel, cast iron, turnings, automobile bodies (title with no liens required), electric motors, tin, and appliances, along with non-ferrous materials including aluminum, beverage cans, sheet aluminum, extrusions, wheels, clean wire, copper, copper wire and tubing, insulated copper wire, brass, stainless steel and nickel alloys, lead, and batteries. Acme also offers pickup, roll-off containers, and demolition services, and can arrange can drives for organizations. The business states it is licensed and in compliance with state and federal ferrous and non-ferrous metal regulations.
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Acme Recycling
201 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Albuquerque NM 87123 USA
505-508-3116
Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed
2.6 (83 reviews)
Acme Iron and Metal is New Mexico’s largest scrap metal recycler, offering services at multiple locations. The company focuses on providing honest service and is heavily involved in environmentally responsible metal recycling practices.
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Albuquerque Metal Recycling
3339 2nd St SW Albuquerque NM 87105 USA
(505) 877-6110
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
4.0 (53 reviews)
Albuquerque Metal Recycling is one of five full-service scrap-metal recycling locations in the Acme family of businesses. The company recycles ferrous and nonferrous metals in New Mexico and offers pickup, containers, and demolition-related services through its recycling operation.
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Born Free Scrap Metal
2717 Morton Ln SW Albuquerque NM 87105 USA
(505) 220-8149
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
4.0 (4 reviews)
Scrapyards.io lists Born Free Scrap Metal at 2717 Morton Ln SW in Albuquerque, phone (505) 220-8149, and Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The directory does not publish specific accepted-material categories and advises calling to confirm; verify hours and intake before travelling.
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Earth Day Recycling Co
5425 Edith Blvd NE Albuquerque NM 87107 USA
(505) 232-9211
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed
4.0 (79 reviews)
Earth Day Recycling Co is a veteran-owned metal recycler in Albuquerque operating alongside National Metal Recycling. The locally owned company pays cash for scrap metal at its Albuquerque location. Call for current pricing and accepted materials.
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National Metals
3906 4th St NW Albuquerque NM 87107 USA
(505) 344-1777
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
3.5 (20 reviews)
Scrap metal recycler purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous metals from public and businesses. ID and compliance paperwork required.
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Omar's Recycling
2930 2nd St NW Albuquerque NM 87107 USA
(505) 304-3307
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed
4.0 (38 reviews)
New Mexico's current secondhand-metal dealer register lists Omar's Recycling in Albuquerque. An older NMED report identifies a facility at 2930 2nd Street NW that bought metal from the public, including ferrous/non-ferrous metals, copper, aluminum, and brass; confirm the current address, hours, and item rules.
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Pueblo Metals Recycling
3401 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque NM 87105 USA
505.967.4766
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
4.6 (153 reviews)
Pueblo Metals Recycling is the Albuquerque yard on Broadway Boulevard SE in the American Iron & Metal network, which also runs yards in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Alamosa, and Lamar, Colorado. The yard buys junk cars, trucks, appliances, machinery, steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, insulated wire, radiators, lead batteries, electric motors, catalytic converters, lead, and zinc. Recyclers pull in to certified scales with large digital displays that show their own weights. Heavy equipment and operators unload large loads, staff help with smaller ones, and every seller gets a digital scale ticket and a choice of cash or check payment. The yard closes on weekends.
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Rojas Recycling
2522 Coors Blvd SW Albuquerque NM 87121 USA
(505) 873-1120
3.8 (30 reviews)
Rojas Recycling is a recycling drop-off center based at 2522 Coors Boulevard Southwest in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Rudy's Downtown Recycling LLC
1224 2nd St NW Albuquerque NM 87102 USA
505-247-4576
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
4.2 (20 reviews)
Rudy's Downtown Recycling LLC offers scrap metal recycling services in Albuquerque, NM. They accept non-ferrous scrap metal and provide commercial pickup for larger loads. The site focuses on environmentally friendly recycling solutions.
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South Valley Metals Recycling
2350 2nd St SW Albuquerque NM 87102 USA
(505) 907-5476
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed
3.2 (32 reviews)
Scrap metal and auto recycling yard in Albuquerque buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals and end-of-life vehicles. Pays by weight; bring valid ID and check prohibited items.
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Town Recycling, LLC.
4220 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque NM 87105 USA
(505) 452-9277
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Sun Closed
3.3 (31 reviews)
Town Recycling opened in 2012. Founder Victor Lara has worked in recycling for more than 25 years. In Albuquerque the company buys cardboard (OCC), paper, plastic, and metals, then bales the material and ships it to mills. A baler on site packs hundreds of tons a day. Cardboard is the main grade. Paper is bought in bulk, in bales, in bags, and as office shreddings. Plastic bottles and water jugs are bought too. Metals have no stated limit on variety or quantity. Named examples are aluminum cans, copper, brass, radiators, steel, and wire in electrical, data, and copper grades. Spanish is spoken.
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W Silver Recycling, Inc. - Albuquerque
1800 1st St NW Albuquerque NM 87102 USA
(505) 244-1508
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
4.0 (44 reviews)
W. Silver lists an Albuquerque operation at 1800 1st St NW; local listings report phone 505-244-1508 and weekday receiving hours. The operator describes industrial by-product recycling and a range of metals but says acceptance varies by location. Confirm public walk-in rules and branch-specific materials before delivery.
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Scrap Yards in Albuquerque: FAQ
Do scrap yards in Albuquerque, NM 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 Albuquerque, NM?
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.