Business Details
Your Trusted Recycling Partner in Pittsburgh
At AAA Scrap Metals, we take pride in being a family-owned and operated business serving the Greater Pittsburgh area for over 25 years. Our commitment to competitive pricing and customizable recycling solutions caters to customers at every level of recycling. With a dedicated support team, we prioritize excellence in customer service and satisfaction. Our expertise in purchasing and processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals spans decades, supported by Owner Mike Spaid's extensive experience and partnerships with leading recyclers, smelters, and refineries.We specialize in determining optimal end-of-life solutions for materials while promoting fairness, loyalty, and best practices. Expanding our offerings to include automotive and electronic scrap departments, we ensure safe disposal through certified recyclers. Our full-service unloading, immediate payment, and convenient location near Pittsburgh's Strip District underscore our dedication to fast, friendly, and sustainable service.
Services
Ferrous Materials
Non-Ferrous Materials
Automotive Scrap
Electronic Scrap
Pick-Up Service
Roll-Off Service
Warehouse Liquidation
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized recycling expertise in Pittsburgh.
- Our full-service unloading ensures fast and efficient material processing.
- Competitive pricing determined through partnerships with national recyclers.
- Certified electronic waste disposal with environmental compliance guarantees.
- Same-day payout for all scrap metal transactions.
Services
Ferrous Materials
We process iron-containing metals like steel and tin through dedicated truck-scale operations. Our adjacent ferrous yard streamlines weighing and unloading for commercial and residential clients. Materials are graded and priced according to current market standards.
Non-Ferrous Materials
Specializing in non-magnetic metals including copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel. We accept materials in various forms from household plumbing to industrial equipment. Premium pricing reflects material purity and market conditions.
Automotive Scrap
We purchase automotive cores including batteries, transmissions, and radiators. Strict grading policies ensure fair valuation. Same-day payment available for all approved automotive scrap materials. No whole vehicle acceptance policy maintains processing efficiency.
Electronic Scrap
Certified electronic waste disposal through approved partners. We handle motherboards, computer components, and consumer electronics. Environmentally responsible processing meets federal compliance standards for hazardous material management.
Pick-Up Service
Scheduled transportation solutions for large-volume scrap metal clients. Commercial customers receive customized logistics planning. Equipment and labor provided for safe loading and transport of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
People
Mike Spaid
Owner
With over 25 years in metal recycling, Mike transitioned from laborer to owner, maintaining industry best practices. He directs material sourcing strategies and sustainability initiatives while managing client relationships.
Questions
What types of metals do you accept?
We process ferrous metals (steel/tin) and non-ferrous metals (copper/brass/aluminum) including industrial and household materials.
Do you accept electronic waste?
Yes, we recycle electronic scrap through certified partners with proper disposal documentation available upon request.
What are your operating hours?
Monday-Friday 6am-3pm, Saturday 6am-noon. Full-service unloading available during these times.
How are scrap prices determined?
Pricing reflects current market rates for material purity, with daily updates from national recycling exchanges.
Do you offer pickup services?
Commercial clients can arrange scheduled pickups by contacting our office for customized logistics solutions.
