4 scrap yards and recycling centers in Long Island City. Compare materials accepted, payment methods, hours, and ratings.
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Long Island City's waterfront location and proximity to Manhattan have made it a regional hub for industrial salvage and scrap metal operations, with several established yards serving both commercial contractors and individual sellers. This guide lists four scrap yards and recycling centers in the area where you can sell ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, with details on their hours, accepted materials, and current pricing. Whether you're clearing construction debris or looking for quick cash for used metal, these local options offer convenient access without requiring a trip across the city.
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Scrap Yards
4★
Avg Rating
75%
Pay Cash
100%
Open Saturday
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Showing 4 of 4 yards in Long Island City, NY
| Saturday | Cash | Cat. Conv. | Top Materials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Metal Traders | 4.9 (168) | 07:30-13:00 | ✓ | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Super Scrap, Inc. | 4.5 (10) | 10AM-5:30PM | ✓ | ✓ | SteelIronCopper+4 |
| City Scrap Metal | 3.8 (50) | 07:30-13:00 | ✓ | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
| Sims Metal - Long Island City, N… | 3.0 (24) | 6AM-2PM | — | — | SteelIronCopper+3 |
49-29 31st St, Long Island City, NY 11101
168 reviews
Accepts
City Metal Traders buys scrap metal including copper, brass, aluminum, insulated wire, condenser coils, and stainless steel. They offer free pick-up service and accept drop-offs at their Long Island City facility.
Specialties free pick-up service · scrap metal recycling
53-02 11th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
10 reviews
Accepts
Super Scrap Inc. is a full-service metal recycling company operating two locations in the New York Metropolitan area that buys scrap metals including copper, brass, aluminum, wire, electronic waste, motors, transformers, and catalytic converters, and offers on-site pickup, container rental, and demolition services.
Specialties on-site pickup · container service · demolition services · scrap metal recycling
49-29 31st St, Long Island City, NY 11101
50 reviews
Accepts
City Metal Traders buys scrap metal including copper, brass, aluminum, insulated wire, condenser coils, and stainless steel. They offer both free pick-up service and drop-off at their Long Island City facility, with payment on the spot.
Specialties free-pick-up · drop-off-recycling · commercial-accounts
30-27 Greenpoint Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
24 reviews
Accepts