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4 locations from 15 recycling listings in Seattle.
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 Seattle
Key Works Metal Recycling
3881 16th Ave SW
(206) 935-4255
Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Key Works Metal Recycling is the West Seattle buy-back yard of Key Works, a nonprofit recycler whose loads fund work-skills training for people in recovery. The drive-through yard on 16th Avenue SW weighs aluminum, brass, copper, and other non-ferrous metals and pays on the spot, in cash up to the state's limit on non-ferrous purchases and by check above it. Sellers show a valid Washington driver's license. Dishwashers, water heaters, microwaves, laptops, cell phones, circuit boards, and steel and iron under 300 pounds come in free with no payout. The yard refuses cars, engines, catalytic converters, refrigerators, tires, and household batteries. Hours run Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Pacific Iron & Metal
2230 4th Avenue South
(206) 628-6232
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-3:00 PM; closed Sat and Sun
This SoDo scrap yard on 4th Avenue South sits near T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field and buys metal from plumbers, electricians, and homeowners. Customers park at the loading dock, unload onto carts, and show valid ID as Washington law requires. Appliances, catalytic converters, and beer kegs are not accepted.
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Seattle Iron & Metals Corporation
601 South Myrtle Street
(206) 682-0040
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-3:30 PM; Sat 8:00 AM-11:30 AM
Founded in 1922, this Duwamish Waterway yard on South Myrtle Street takes scrap by truck, rail car, barge, shipping container, and personal vehicle. It buys auto bodies, appliances, steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel from industrial generators and weekend cleanouts alike.
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West Seattle Recycling
3881 16th Ave SW Seattle WA 98106 USA
(206) 935-4255
Mon-Sat 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sun Closed
4.5 (119 reviews)
West Seattle Recycling is a reputable recycling center in Seattle, providing exceptional service since 1979. They offer a buy-back drop-off service where visitors can bring in recyclables between 9 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Saturday, and get paid in cash or check. The center accepts a variety of materials such as aluminum cans, copper, brass, radiators, stainless steel, insulated wire, newspapers, high-grade paper, car batteries, steel, and iron weighing a minimum of 300 lbs. They also provide commercial paper collection services for industrial recyclable materials. Visitors are advised to sort materials and ensure they are free of contaminants. Materials like cardboard, mixed paper, junk mail, phone books, catalogs, tin cans, and steel under 300 lbs are accepted but not paid for. The center does not accept certain materials and recommends using transfer stations or hazardous waste facilities for those items. Customers can check the latest prices by calling or visiting the website.
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Scrap Yards in Seattle: FAQ
Do scrap yards in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA?
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.