We had the kids crushing our aluminum cans for a source of "income". It was time to fill the SUV and cash in. We searched around and felt that All Metals Recycling would fit our needs.
I emailed them for rates ($.50/lb for the cans - rate changes daily, so call ahead if you care) and more information and they responded within a few hours, which was nice. I then called to see, as a newbie, what I needed to know when I came in. He said to just pull in and we'll handle it as we go. Fair enough. I Google-mapped my destination so there were no surprised. You need to turn off S Park Street (there's a sign) and take dirt driveway/road back to their business.
So I roll in and see another vehicle parked near what looked like an office. Great - I'll pull up by him and we'll get going. I looked around and waited - nobody really stepped up to help. A guy returned from the yard and walked right past me, but then asked what I had. We were on our way. We loaded the bags of cans onto a scale. He printed me a receipt and told me to take it to the office (not far) to cash out. I walked over to the office and the guy behind the glass took my receipt and, because I wanted cash (not a check), he printed me another receipt. There's a cash machine there that will pay you with that second receipt. Great! Now that I know how it works, next time will be easier.
I also had a couple dead struts from a van that I wanted to recycle - they'll happily take that stuff off your hands, though I don't believe they weigh enough to warrant payment. Got a whole car to dispose of? That should register - they'll take it!
It's not pretty, but hey - it's a recycling center (aka "scrap yard"). Don't come here if:
- you just got a car wash
- you're wearing your best shoes
- you're wearing white pants
Do come here if:
- you have scrap metal to recycle/dispose of
- you want cash for aluminum cans
We'll keep crushing our cans and I'll be back with another load when the time comes!