22 scrap yards and recycling centers in Detroit. Compare materials accepted, payment methods, hours, and ratings.
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I rounded up all 22 scrap yards in Detroit and put them side by side for you. Sort by rating and filter by Saturday hours, cash payment, and the materials you've got — so you can find your best payout without driving all over town.
Detroit's industrial heritage and auto manufacturing base have created a robust scrap metal market, with numerous yards strategically located across the city and surrounding areas. Whether you're scrapping copper wiring, aluminum, steel, or catalytic converters, this guide lists 22 established scrap yards and recycling centers where you can sell materials by the pound or ton. Most facilities in the Detroit area accept walk-in customers and offer competitive pricing based on current commodity markets.
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Showing 22 of 22 yards in Detroit, MI
| Saturday | Cash | Cat. Conv. | Top Materials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycle Here! | 4.9 (142) | 09:00-15:00 | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Basic Recycling Inc | 4.8 (16) | 8AM-12:30PM | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Big Sam Auto Parts | 4.7 (243) | 09:00-15:00 | — | ✓ | SteelIronCopper+5 |
| Sikora Metals | 4.7 (92) | 7AM-12PM | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Winston Brothers Iron & Metal Co… | 4.7 (54) | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| McNichols Scrap Iron & Metal | 4.5 (84) | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Detroit Iron & Metal Co | 4.5 (67) | 08:00-12:45 | — | — | SteelIronCopper+4 |
| Ferrous Processing & Trading Lonyo | 4.4 (57) | 07:00-12:30 | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Scrap Master Cash for Junk Car | 4.3 (18) | 8AM-3PM | ✓ | ✓ | SteelIronCopper+5 |
| City Recycling Inc | 4.1 (34) | 9AM-2PM | — | — | SteelIronCopper+4 |
| Fort Iron & Metal | 4.1 (19) | 7AM-12AM | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Lafayette Recycling | 4.1 (12) | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Schlafer Iron & Steel Inc | 4.0 (3) | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Strong Steel Products | 3.9 (40) | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Metro Detroit Metals LLC | 3.8 (15) | 8AM-12PM | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Fritz Enterprises | 3.5 (18) | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Kimmel Scrap Iron & Metal Co | 3.5 (6) | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+5 |
| DIYAR DISMANTLING & RECYCLING | 3.0 (2) | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Pita Metals | 2.7 (20) | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers | 2.3 (3) | Open 24 hours | ✓ | ✓ | SteelIronCopper+5 |
| Desktop Disposal | — | — | — | — | SteelIronCopper+4 |
| Ferrous Processing & Trading Co. | — | Closed | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
5960 Lincoln St, Detroit, MI 48208
142 reviews
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Recycle Here! is a free drop-off recycling facility in Detroit for residents that accepts materials including metals, plastics, glass, paper, and cardboard, with staff assistance available for sorting.
14201 Fullerton Ave, Detroit, MI 48227
16 reviews
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14349 Meyers Rd, Detroit, MI 48227
243 reviews
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Big Sam Auto Parts is a used auto parts supplier serving the Detroit metro area with parts for cars, trucks, and SUVs, and also offers new after-market parts and free local delivery to area businesses.
12850 Mt Elliott St, Detroit, MI 48212
92 reviews
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17384 Conant, Detroit, MI 48212
54 reviews
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6500 E McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48212
84 reviews
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8300 Dix Ave, Detroit, MI 48209
67 reviews
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Detroit Iron & Metal buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals including copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, industrial scrap, household appliances, and automotive parts. They serve individual customers and commercial/industrial accounts with roll-off container services and on-site pickup.
Specialties roll-off-services · industrial-accounts · commercial-programs · on-site-pickup
3100 Lonyo St, Detroit, MI 48209
57 reviews
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FPT Lonyo is a scrap metal yard in Detroit, Michigan that accepts ferrous and non-ferrous metals and features a certified public scale.
20440 W Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48219
18 reviews
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Scrap Master buys junk cars in Detroit and surrounding Wayne County, Michigan, offering cash payment with free towing service for non-running vehicles. They specialize in auto recycling and used parts and claim to operate for over 20 years.
Specialties auto-recycling · junk-car-buying · free-towing
1943 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
34 reviews
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City Recycling buys and recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals from residential and commercial customers in the Detroit/Southeast Michigan area. They also offer plant dismantling and machinery removal services.
Specialties plant dismantling · machinery removal
9607 Dearborn St, Detroit, MI 48209
19 reviews
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7700 Dix St, Detroit, MI 48209
12 reviews
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1950 Medbury St, Detroit, MI 48211
3 reviews
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FPT Schlafer is a ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal processing facility operated by Ferrous Processing and Trading, serving industrial accounts with metal processing services including baling, shearing, and torching.
Specialties metal processing · industrial accounts · baling · shearing
6464 Strong St, Detroit, MI 48211
40 reviews
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Ferrous Processing & Trading is one of North America's largest metal recyclers operating 26 processing facilities nationwide, specializing in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling and recovery for industrial and commercial partners.
Specialties metal recycling · metals recovery · sustainable resource management
1401 Woodland St, Detroit, MI 48211
15 reviews
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7777 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48204
18 reviews
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Fritz Enterprises processes ferrous and scrap metal through shredding, pig machine processing, and metal screening. They serve both commercial/industrial accounts and individuals selling scrap metal and vehicles.
Specialties ferrous shredding · pig machine processing · industrial torching · iron breaking
10571 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204
6 reviews
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Kimmel Scrap is an industry leader in metal recycling serving the Metro Detroit area for over 70 years. They accept ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and alloys, and offer pick-up service.
Specialties metal-recycling · industrial-metals · alloys
9151 Freeland St, Detroit, MI 48228
2 reviews
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Auto recycling and scrap metal dealer offering used car parts and scrap metals, with over 20 years of experience in Kansas City, Missouri.
Specialties auto recycling
411 S Fort St, Detroit, MI 48217
20 reviews
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8837 Lyndon St, Detroit, MI 48238
3 reviews
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Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers buys junk and used cars for cash in the Detroit, MI area, including vehicles that don't run or start. They offer free towing and handle title transfer.
535 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
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Desktop Disposal provides electronics recycling and computer disposal services, including data destruction and logistics management for organizations nationwide. They process computers, monitors, printers, and other IT equipment with emphasis on data security and keeping materials out of landfills.
Specialties computer recycling · data destruction · hard drive shredding · data center disposition
1333 Brewery Park Blvd, Detroit, MI 48207
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Ferrous Processing & Trading is one of North America's largest metal recyclers operating 26 facilities, specializing in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling and metals recovery.
Specialties metal recycling · metals recovery · industrial accounts · ferrous and non-ferrous processing