Copper & wire
Tubing, sheet copper, insulated copper-bearing wire and other copper scrap.
Materials
Metal belongs back in circulation
Explore examples of common ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, from household cleanouts and renovation leftovers to contractor and commercial material.
A helpful guide: The items shown below are common examples, not a guarantee that every item or condition can be accepted. Unusual or regulated material may require confirmation before arrival.
Non-ferrous & specialty
Copper, brass, aluminum & more
Non-ferrous metals do not contain iron and are generally non-magnetic. Stainless and specialty metals are often sorted separately.
Common materialFrom household pieces to job-site leftovers
Brass
Fixtures, valves, fittings and other common brass material.
Aluminum
Cans, siding, sheet, extrusions, cast aluminum and other forms.
Stainless & specialty metals
Stainless steel and other recyclable specialty metal types.
Ferrous
Steel and iron
Ferrous scrap contains iron and is usually magnetic. It is found in household items, construction material, equipment and commercial scrap.
Everyday scrapDurable materials ready for another use
Steel
Steel items and material in a wide range of sizes and forms.
Cast iron
Heavy cast components and other iron-based material.
Metal items & equipment
Many metal tools, components, appliances and pieces of equipment can enter the recycling stream.
Mixed metal loads
Different metal types can be identified and weighed at the yard.
Some items need special attention. Please contact us before bringing vehicles, tanks, closed containers, refrigerant-bearing appliances, hazardous materials or regulated items so current requirements can be confirmed.
Helpful basics
Understanding your scrap
Try a magnet
A magnet usually sticks to ferrous metals such as ordinary steel and iron. It generally will not stick to copper, brass or aluminum.
Keep types separate
Separating obviously different metals can make unloading and identification easier.
Leave identification to us
If you do not know exactly what you have, bring the material to the yard and our team can inspect it.