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4 locations from 8 recycling listings in Knoxville.
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 Knoxville
All Metal Recycling
1616 Maryville Pike
(865) 577-1611
Homeowners and trades alike pull onto the drive-on scales at this locally owned Knoxville yard, which has no minimum load and pays cash on the spot. Contractors, roofers, HVAC technicians, and electricians get a dedicated commercial lane for copper pipe, AC coils, and insulated wire, plus scheduled pickups on larger jobs. The buy list runs from aluminum extrusions, wheels, and radiators to bare bright copper, brass plumbing fittings, 304 and 316 stainless, lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, and catalytic converters bought as the law requires. Ferrous intake covers structural steel, cast iron, heavy melting steel, and household appliances. Industrial accounts get roll-off containers with swap-outs, and grapple and shear crews handle demolition and tear-outs. The yard is open Monday through Friday and until mid-afternoon Saturday.
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Knox County John Sevier Convenience Center
1950 West Governor John Sevier Highway
This Knox County convenience center on West Governor John Sevier Highway runs an e-waste recycling area staffed by America's Thrift Store attendants. Home appliances such as washers, dryers and stoves go to the scrap metal piles.
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TAS Recycling
5000 Rutledge Pike
865-281-5420
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-11:30am
TAS Recycling lists 5000 Rutledge Pike in Knoxville as its auto parts location, where customers can search a used parts inventory. The company buys old, damaged, and non-running cars, trucks, and SUVs and offers free pickup. It also buys scrap metal and is a member of the Automotive Recyclers Association Recycled Original Equipment program.
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TAS Recycling Scrap Yard
7820 Rutledge Pike
(865) 281-5420
TAS Recycling opened in Knoxville in 2013 and now runs yards in Tennessee, Florida, and North Carolina, plus a Knoxville copper mill added in 2024. The Rutledge Pike recycling yard buys steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless, paying on the spot subject to state scrap metal laws. A separate auto parts yard sits at 5000 Rutledge Pike. Junk car sellers get an instant online quote, free pickup, and a check after a quick inspection. The company advertises pickup within 45 minutes of a request and covers the towing. Businesses request recycling bins for scrap collection. The yard opens Monday through Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to 11:30.
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Scrap Yards in Knoxville: FAQ
Do scrap yards in Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN?
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.