Aluminum Recycling in Detroit, MI

Detroit has 22 aluminum buyers, averaging 4.0★ across 945 reviews; 11 are open Saturday.

Detroit's scrap aluminum buyers range from established yards like Recycle Here! (a free drop-off option for residents) to smaller operations, with most offering weekday access and many open on Saturdays. Cash payments are available at a small subset of yards, though most conduct business via check or account credit. This guide covers 22 local buyers to help you find convenient payment terms and hours for selling your aluminum scrap.

Today's Aluminum Price

National average — actual yard prices vary

$1.41/lb /lb

Recycle Here!

5960 Lincoln St, Detroit, MI 48208

4.9

142 reviews

Open Sat Walk-in OK

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

Recycle Here! is a free drop-off recycling facility in Detroit for residents that accepts materials including metals, plastics, glass, paper, and cardboard, with staff assistance available for sorting.

Big Sam Auto Parts

14349 Meyers Rd, Detroit, MI 48227

4.7

243 reviews

Open Sat Walk-in OK

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +2 more

Big Sam Auto Parts is a used auto parts supplier serving the Detroit metro area with parts for cars, trucks, and SUVs, and also offers new after-market parts and free local delivery to area businesses.

Detroit Iron & Metal Co

8300 Dix Ave, Detroit, MI 48209

4.5

67 reviews

Open Sat Walk-in OK Pickup Available

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +1 more

Detroit Iron & Metal buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals including copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, industrial scrap, household appliances, and automotive parts. They serve individual customers and commercial/industrial accounts with roll-off container services and on-site pickup.

Specialties roll-off-services · industrial-accounts · commercial-programs · on-site-pickup

Scrap Master Cash for Junk Car

20440 W Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48219

4.3

18 reviews

💵 Pays Cash Open Sat Towing

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +2 more

Scrap Master buys junk cars in Detroit and surrounding Wayne County, Michigan, offering cash payment with free towing service for non-running vehicles. They specialize in auto recycling and used parts and claim to operate for over 20 years.

Specialties auto-recycling · junk-car-buying · free-towing

City Recycling Inc

1943 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

4.1

34 reviews

Open Sat Pickup Available

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +1 more

City Recycling buys and recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals from residential and commercial customers in the Detroit/Southeast Michigan area. They also offer plant dismantling and machinery removal services.

Specialties plant dismantling · machinery removal

Schlafer Iron & Steel Inc

1950 Medbury St, Detroit, MI 48211

4.0

3 reviews

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

FPT Schlafer is a ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal processing facility operated by Ferrous Processing and Trading, serving industrial accounts with metal processing services including baling, shearing, and torching.

Specialties metal processing · industrial accounts · baling · shearing

Strong Steel Products

6464 Strong St, Detroit, MI 48211

3.9

40 reviews

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

Ferrous Processing & Trading is one of North America's largest metal recyclers operating 26 processing facilities nationwide, specializing in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling and recovery for industrial and commercial partners.

Specialties metal recycling · metals recovery · sustainable resource management

Kimmel Scrap Iron & Metal Co

10571 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204

3.5

6 reviews

Pickup Available

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +2 more

Kimmel Scrap is an industry leader in metal recycling serving the Metro Detroit area for over 70 years. They accept ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and alloys, and offer pick-up service.

Specialties metal-recycling · industrial-metals · alloys

Fritz Enterprises

7777 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48204

3.5

18 reviews

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

Fritz Enterprises processes ferrous and scrap metal through shredding, pig machine processing, and metal screening. They serve both commercial/industrial accounts and individuals selling scrap metal and vehicles.

Specialties ferrous shredding · pig machine processing · industrial torching · iron breaking

DIYAR DISMANTLING & RECYCLING

9151 Freeland St, Detroit, MI 48228

3.0

2 reviews

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

Auto recycling and scrap metal dealer offering used car parts and scrap metals, with over 20 years of experience in Kansas City, Missouri.

Specialties auto recycling

Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers

8837 Lyndon St, Detroit, MI 48238

2.3

3 reviews

💵 Pays Cash Open Sat Open Sun Towing

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +2 more

Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers buys junk and used cars for cash in the Detroit, MI area, including vehicles that don't run or start. They offer free towing and handle title transfer.

Desktop Disposal

535 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226

Pickup Available

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel +1 more

Desktop Disposal provides electronics recycling and computer disposal services, including data destruction and logistics management for organizations nationwide. They process computers, monitors, printers, and other IT equipment with emphasis on data security and keeping materials out of landfills.

Specialties computer recycling · data destruction · hard drive shredding · data center disposition

Ferrous Processing & Trading Co.

1333 Brewery Park Blvd, Detroit, MI 48207

Accepts

SteelIronCopperAluminumBrassStainless Steel

Ferrous Processing & Trading is one of North America's largest metal recyclers operating 26 facilities, specializing in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling and metals recovery.

Specialties metal recycling · metals recovery · industrial accounts · ferrous and non-ferrous processing