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Helping you dispose of household metals 

Pickup trucks dropping off household scrap metal

Recycling starts with unwanted items.

From cans, bottles, and garage clean-out items, to old appliances and junk cars, we recycle a wide range of ferrous and nonferrous metals at our facilities across North America.

Used washing machines and dryers for recycling
Mixed copper and insulated electrical wires recycling
Copper pipes and tubing recycling
Old bicycles and metal household items recycling

Why Recycle with Radius?

Conserve Natural Resources

Recycling reduces the need to mine new raw materials.

Save Energy

Producing metal from recycled materials uses significantly less energy than making it from virgin materials.

Reduce Emissions

Less energy means fewer carbon emissions and lower carbon footprints.

Reduce Landfill

Metal items that aren’t recycled can end up in landfills and take centuries to break down.

Discarded stoves and ovens

Household Appliance Recycling

Many common household appliances contain valuable metals that can be recovered and reused instead of ending up in landfills. Radius supports responsible appliance recycling for both individuals and businesses, making it easy to dispose of these items safely.

From everyday appliances to outdated or broken units, Radius faciliites help to ensure materials are processed efficiently and recycled into valuable resources.

Appliances commonly accepted include:

Refrigerators and freezers

Washing machines and dryers

Dishwashers

Ovens, stoves, ranges, and microwaves

Small electrical appliances

Residential air conditioners

Window air conditioners

Air handlers, heat pumps, and heat exchangers

Water heaters and other large household appliances

Some appliances may require special handling due to environmental or safety regulations. We recommend contacting your local Radius facility before visiting to confirm acceptance requirements and preparation guidelines.

Questions about visiting our sites?

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about how individuals can recycle household items containing metal. If you have specific questions about your material, please contact your local Radius facility.

Radius facilities accept ferrous metals for recycling in many forms, including the items listed below: 

Radius operates nearly 50 metals recycling yards across North America. You can view a list of our locations here.

Radius facilities accept ferrous metals for recycling in many forms, including the items listed below:

    Ferrous Metals

  • Aerosol cans
  • Appliances
  • Automobiles
  • Air conditioning compressors
  • Bicycles
  • Busheling
  • Cable and wire
  • Catalytic converters
  • Cast iron
  • Chain link fencing
  • Drums, barrels and other containers
  • Gas cylinders and tanks
  • Heavy melt steel
  • Industrial Metals
  • Metal banding
  • Metal roofing
  • Motor blocks
  • Propane tanks
  • Rebar
  • Sheet metal
  • Steel
  • Shock absorbers
  • Tin

    Nonferrous Metals

  • Aluminum, including cans, rims, siding, sheet
  • Coils
  • Copper, including #1, #2 and bare bright
  • CRV beverage containers (*) (This material is accepted at California facilities only)
  • Electric motors
  • Electrical parts
  • Electrical wiring
  • Insulated wire
  • Irony aluminum, including lawn furniture
  • Lead-acid batteries
  • New production
  • Other alloys
  • Plumbing parts
  • Radiators
  • Red brass (Ebony)
  • Shredded scrap (Zorba)
  • Stainless steel
  • Turnings
  • Wheel weights (Ropes)
  • Yellow brass (Honey)
  • Zinc

While we accept most metals for recycling, please review our list of prohibited items below.

  • Airbags
  • Closed containers such as enclosed drums or tanks
  • Hazardous waste or chemicals
  • Flammable materials, including ammunition, explosives, and Lithium-ion batteries
  • Fluids including oils, gasoline, antifreeze, hydraulic fluid, gear oil, or grease
  • Fluorescent lights
  • Paint cans
  • Radioactive materials
  • Refrigerants
  • Tires, wood, dirt, yard debris, concrete, asphalt, glass, rubber

If you have questions about specific materials we accept, contact your local Radius Recycling facility for additional guidance.

Radius facilities accept walk ins with no appointment necessary. Check your local facility listing to learn more about the site.

Yes, most Radius locations accept material from individuals, independent scrap dealers, contractors, manufacturers, and industrial businesses.

Payment is generally made by check but varies based on the Radius location capabilities.

Yes, Radius accepts junk cars for recycling. We offer options to sell your car for parts or scrap it responsibly. Contact your local Radius facility to learn more about our services and find out how much your car is worth.

Yes, most kitchen appliances can be recycled. Items like refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, and washing machines are accepted for recycling. These appliances are responsibly processed to recover metals and other reusable materials, helping reduce landfill waste and support sustainable recycling.

Scrap metal prices fluctuate regularly. Contact your local Radius facility to find out daily pricing for your material.

We do not accept metal that we cannot confirm as legitimate. Metal theft is a growing concern in many of our communities and it impacts all of us. At Radius Recycling, metal theft prevention is part of our business, including:

  • Training our employees to know what to look for
  • Documenting all transactions
  • Cooperating with local law enforcement.

When visiting our metals recycling facilities, please ensure that you have the appropriate ownership documentation for any metal you are selling. Metal documentation policies vary by location based on state law.