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Scrap Yards in Detroit, MI

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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Scrap Yards

4★

Avg Rating

9%

Pay Cash

50%

Open Saturday

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Showing 22 of 22 yards in Detroit, MI

SaturdayCashCat. 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

Top Rated in Detroit

1

Recycle Here!

★ 4.9 (142)
Sat Walk-in
2

Basic Recycling Inc

★ 4.8 (16)
Sat
3

Big Sam Auto Parts

★ 4.7 (243)
Sat Walk-in

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