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Aluminum Recycling in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles has 28 aluminum buyers, averaging 4.1★ across 1,798 reviews; 26 are open Saturday.

Los Angeles has numerous aluminum recycling options, with yards like Ekco Metals (operating since 1966) and Dajes Recycling Center leading the way. Most local scrap yards are open Saturdays, though fewer offer cash payments on the spot—checking ahead on payment methods is recommended. This guide covers 28 active yards across the LA area to help you find the most convenient option for your aluminum scrap.

Today's Aluminum Price

National average — actual yard prices vary

$1.41/lb /lb

Ekco Metals

2777 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023

★ 4.6

99 reviews

Open Sat Pickup Available

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

Ekco Metals has been buying scrap metal from the public since 1966, accepting both ferrous and non-ferrous metals including copper, aluminum, stainless, brass, iron and steel. They provide pick-up service with their own truck fleet and bins, and serve industrial, construction, demolition, and trades customers.

Specialties auto recycling · demolition · industrial accounts · container service

+1 323-264-1615 View Details →
SA Recycling

2104 E 15th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

★ 4.4

39 reviews

Open Sat Walk-in OK Pickup Available Towing

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +5 more

SA Recycling accepts ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals including steel, aluminum, copper, vehicles, appliances, and batteries. The facility serves both individual customers and commercial clients with roll-off container services.

Specialties auto-recycling · roll-off-service · contractor-accounts · demolition-scrap

+1 213-747-4281 View Details →
South Coast Recycling

5487 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

★ 4.4

31 reviews

💵 Pays Cash Open Sat Pickup Available

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +1 more

American Reclamation operates a materials recovery center (MRF) and provides dumpster/container rental services, recycling services, and buys scrap metal, cardboard, and paper in the Los Angeles area.

Specialties dumpster rentals · container service · product destruction · e-waste recycling

+1 818-552-4078 View Details →
Union CM

2203 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90058

★ 4.3

55 reviews

Open Sat

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +1 more

Union CM is a materials recovery and processing facility serving Southern California with metal recycling operations for over 30 years, with locations in Los Angeles and High Desert.

+1 213-677-2401 View Details →
East LA Recycling

2750 1st St #41, Los Angeles, CA 90033

★ 4.1

75 reviews

Open Sat Walk-in OK

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

East LA Recycling Center is a CRV recycling facility that accepts aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles (#1 PETE and #2 HDPE).

+1 213-235-0050 View Details →
Sun-lite Metals

2210 E 85th St, Los Angeles, CA 90001

★ 4.0

23 reviews

💵 Pays Cash Open Sat Pickup Available

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

Sun Lite Metals purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals including copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, iron, and high-temperature alloys. They offer pickup services throughout Southern California and provide free containers.

Specialties scrap metal purchasing · pickup services · industrial accounts

+1 323-581-7772 View Details →
SA Recycling

2728 Long Beach Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90058

★ 4.0

82 reviews

Open Sat Walk-in OK Pickup Available Towing

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +4 more

SA Recycling Los Angeles Downtown is a scrap metal recycling center that accepts ferrous and non-ferrous metals, appliances, vehicles, and other metallic materials. The facility offers roll-off container service for commercial customers and accepts materials from both individuals and businesses.

Specialties auto recycling · container service · commercial accounts · roll-off service

+1 323-234-1883 View Details →
SA Recycling

10313 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90002

★ 4.0

106 reviews

Open Sat Pickup Available Towing

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +6 more

SA Recycling is a Los Angeles scrap metal recycling center that accepts ferrous and non-ferrous metals, appliances, insulated copper wire, auto batteries, radiators, and end-of-life vehicles, and offers roll-off container services for businesses.

Specialties auto recycling · roll-off containers · demolition scrap · contractor pricing

+1 323-564-5601 View Details →
Williams Recycling

2225 E 92nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90002

★ 3.8

25 reviews

Open Sat

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +3 more

Williams Recycling is a scrap metal yard serving Southern California since 1975 that buys steel scrap, vehicles, appliances, and non-ferrous metals including copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel.

Specialties vehicle recycling · appliance recycling

+1 323-564-9969 View Details →
Active Recycling

2000 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047

★ 3.3

225 reviews

💵 Pays Cash Open Sat Open Sun Walk-in OK

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

Active Recycling Co operates three locations in the Los Angeles area accepting scrap paper, metal, and plastic.

+1 323-295-7774 View Details →
Morton Scrap Metal

2020 Sacramento St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

★ 3.0

6 reviews

Open Sat Open Sun

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

Morton Scrap Metal provides industrial metal recycling and metal waste removal services, serving machine shops, fabricators, die casters, and industrial facilities.

Specialties industrial metal recycling · metal waste removal

+1 213-896-0393 View Details →

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