Business Details
45 Years
experience
Scrap Metal Recycling Services in Colorado Springs, CO
Founded in 1981, American Iron & Metal is a family-owned scrap metal recycling company operating across Colorado and New Mexico. Our expertise spans industrial purchasing, processing, and environmental services, with roots tracing back to the 1960s in Southern Colorado. We specialize in transforming scrap metal into commodities for new production while prioritizing safety, customer satisfaction, and environmental stewardship. Our services include certified weights, fair market pricing, and immediate payment for suppliers. We serve industrial clients with custom solutions, including free containers, prompt pickups, and electronic recordkeeping.Our modern facilities feature advanced shredding technology and heavy equipment for efficient processing. Environmental sustainability drives our operations, reducing landfill waste and conserving energy through recycling. We maintain transparency with digital scale tickets and clean, organized yards for recyclers. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to community and industry leadership. We continuously invest in proven equipment and skilled personnel to uphold quality control and service excellence.
Services
Scrap Metal Recycling
Junk Car Recycling
Industrial Purchasing
Scrap Metal Processing
Environmental Services
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer free, no-obligation onsite consultations for industrial clients.
- Our certified scale weights ensure accurate and transparent transactions.
- We provide immediate cash or check payment upon unloading scrap metal.
- Our operations prioritize environmental sustainability through advanced recycling technology.
- Family-owned business with decades of regional industry expertise.
Services
Scrap Metal Recycling
We process all types of scrap metal including steel, aluminum, copper, and brass. Our modern facilities feature certified scales, fast unloading, and immediate payment. Recyclers benefit from fair market prices and organized yards with dedicated unloading areas.
Junk Car Recycling
We purchase junk cars with intact VINs and handle all paperwork. Services include certified weighing, immediate payment, and proper recovery of fluids and refrigerants. Towing arrangements available within service areas for qualifying vehicles.
Industrial Purchasing
Custom solutions for industrial clients include free containers, scheduled pickups, and electronic recordkeeping. We offer state-certified weights, competitive pricing, and prompt service response times for large-scale scrap metal producers.
Scrap Metal Processing
Our operations use shredding, sorting, and baling technology to transform scrap into raw materials. We handle heavy steel, cast iron, and nonferrous metals while maintaining quality control for steel mills and foundries worldwide.
Environmental Services
We reduce landfill waste by recycling 56% less energy than virgin steel production. Our processes conserve natural resources and lower greenhouse gas emissions while supporting sustainable manufacturing practices through material recovery.
People
James Warren
Sales Manager
James Warren leads raw materials sales operations with expertise in ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal markets. He manages global shipments to steel mills and foundries while maintaining quality control standards.
Questions
What types of scrap metal do you accept?
We accept all types including steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, cast iron, and nonferrous metals. Prohibited items include materials with unrecovered refrigerants.
How are scrap metal prices determined?
Prices reflect current market rates for each metal type. We provide certified weights and transparent pricing with no hidden fees or container rental charges.
Do you offer pickup services for large quantities?
Yes, we provide scheduled pickups for industrial clients and offer same-day/next-day towing for qualifying junk cars within our service areas.
What documentation is required for selling scrap?
Valid photo ID is required. For vehicles, we need a clear VIN matching the title (for Albuquerque sales) and proper refrigerant certification if applicable.
How does your environmental program work?
Our recycling processes reduce landfill waste, conserve energy, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. We follow federal standards for refrigerant recovery and proper disposal of automotive fluids.
