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3 locations from 5 recycling listings in Johnston.
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 Johnston
Capital City Salvage
77 Armento Street
(401) 232-3210
Capital City Salvage runs a late-model auto parts yard at 77 Armento Street in Johnston, stocking foreign and domestic cars, trucks, and SUVs. The inventory covers front ends, doors, hoods, fenders, headlights, bumpers, engines, transmissions, transfer cases, alternators, starters, A/C compressors, axles, steering gears, and radiators. Buyers search the online parts inventory by year, make, model, and part type. Orders ship nationwide through UPS, and local customers get delivery to the door from the yard. Extended warranties are available on most parts, and a Sell Your Car page handles vehicle purchases. Counter hours run Monday through Friday and Saturday morning.
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Full Circle Recycling - Johnston
23 Green Hill Rd
401-464-5996
Full Circle Recycling's Johnston yard on Green Hill Road buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals, cardboard and paper, plastic, catalytic converters, and junk cars. Ferrous scrap covers stainless, carbon, and alloy steel plus cast and wrought iron, and non-ferrous covers aluminum, copper, brass, and mixed alloys. Old vehicles are accepted in any condition, and catalytic converters earn transparent, immediate payment. Sellers choose between scheduling a pick-up and dropping material off, and online quote forms cover both recyclable materials and junk cars. The company's other yard is in Pawtucket on Grenville Street, and daily prices are posted on the company site.
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RIRRC Residential Recycling Area
3 Shun Pike
401-942-1430
Mon-Fri 6:00 AM-3:45 PM, Sat 6:00 AM-12:00 PM
The RIRRC Residential Recycling Area at 3 Shun Pike in Johnston, RI is a self-serve drop-off for Rhode Island residents recycling special and bulky items that do not go in a curbside bin. An attendant is on site to assist and direct visitors. Individual residents pay commercial fees rather than municipal rates, and some items carry a fee.
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Scrap Yards in Johnston: FAQ
Do scrap yards in Johnston, RI 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 Johnston, RI?
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.