❓ Why recycle scrap metal instead of throwing it away?

✅ Recycling metal conserves natural resources, reduces landfill waste, and saves energy compared to producing new metals. Plus, you earn money while helping the environment.

❓ Do you accept tube type TV's or Monitors?

✅ No, companies charge us by the pound to dispose of CRT TV's and CRT Monitors and Illinois EPA will not allow us to pass on the cost. You will have to contact the Illinois EPA to find out where you can bring them.

❓ Do you accept Flat screen TV's or Monitors?

✅ Yes, at no charge.

❓ Do you accept glass, wood, paper, cardboard or plastic?

✅ Not at this time.

❓ What is prepared steel?

✅ It is steel that is thicker than 1/16
of an inch and is no larger than 18 inches wide by 18
inches tall by 36 inches long. It can not have plastic or
other foreign matter.

❓ Can I mix aluminum foil in with my aluminum cans?

✅ No.
Aluminum foil is a lower grade aluminum alloy.

❓ Can I mix aluminum pet food cans in with my aluminum
cans?

✅ No, we buy them as old sheet aluminum as long as
they are clean and with out paper.

❓ Do you accept smoke detectors?

✅ No. Smoke detectors
have just enough radioactivity to set off alarms.

❓ Do you pick up e-scrap?

✅ Yes, we will pick up large
quantities of any material but we will not pay for the
material unless special arrangements have been made.

❓ Do you accept cars or car parts?

✅ We take auto scrap such as radiators, batteries, aluminum wheels, and catalytic converters. We do not accept whole cars.

❓ Do I need to sort my metals before bringing them in?

✅ It’s not required, but it helps you get the best value. Different metals are priced differently, so separating them can increase your payout. If you’re unsure, our staff can help identify and separate materials.

❓ Is there a minimum amount of scrap required?

✅ No minimum! Whether you have a single bag of cans or a truckload of mixed scrap, we’ll gladly take it.

❓ What items do you NOT accept?

✅ We cannot take hazardous materials like chemicals, paint cans, propane tanks, or items containing asbestos. If in doubt, ask before bringing it in. Click here for a comprehensive list of all items we do not except.

❓ How are prices determined?

✅ Scrap metal prices are based on market demand and can change daily. We update our rates regularly to stay competitive, and you’ll always get a fair deal.