At Central Metal Recycling in Chicago, Illinois, we value every pound of your business, whether it's a few pounds or a full truckload. Our goal is to provide exceptional service and top prices for your scrap metal, while treating you with professionalism and friendliness. Our conveniently located facility has been serving the general public, commercial, and industrial clients for years.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services to cater to the needs of our customers. Our services include:
- Recycling: We accept all types of scrap metal, from small amounts to large truckloads. Our on-site truck scale can accommodate all truck sizes, and our material handler grapple can assist with unloading large, oversized items or loads.
- Easy Unloading: Our fully paved unloading areas are continuously swept clean for your safety and convenience. Indoor non-ferrous buy stations give you a break from the elements and minimize wait times.
- Fast Payment: We pay on the spot for all purchased materials, providing you with a seamless and efficient recycling experience.
- Professionalism: Our friendly staff will guide you through the process from start to finish, ensuring that you receive the maximum value for your scrap metal. We believe in treating every customer with the same level of professionalism and friendliness, regardless of the size of their operation.
Commercial Clients
We cater to commercial businesses that have periodic recycling needs resulting from equipment upgrades, inventory write-downs, plant reconfiguring, office renovations, or the annual clean-up. We accept old equipment, obsolete parts, maintenance scrap, office furniture, display racks, warehouse racking, or anything metal you are purging from your business. We can also assist with the logistics for these once or twice a year events, ensuring that all items are cared for in an environmentally conscious manner and that you receive prompt payment.
Residential Clients
We also serve local, environmentally conscious homeowners who are remodeling their homes, replacing appliances, or completing the annual garage, basement, or attic spring cleaning. Our friendly staff will guide you through the process while helping you segregate your items to ensure that you receive the most money for your scrap materials.
Full-Time Scrappers
We value the hard work of full-time scrappers who provide an invaluable service to our communities and municipalities. We treat them with professionalism and friendliness, while paying top prices for their collected metals. We believe that every customer deserves exceptional service, regardless of their operation or the size of their scrap metal haul.
What We Recycle
At Central Metal Recycling, we specialize in recycling the following metals:
- All Iron/Ferrous Grades
- All Aluminum Grades
- Copper Solids
- Insulated Copper Wire
- Brass
- Stainless Steel
- E-Scrap
Conclusion
At Central Metal Recycling, we are committed to providing exceptional service, top prices, and a seamless recycling experience for all our customers. Whether you're a commercial business or a residential homeowner, we value every pound of your business and strive to create a long-term, lasting relationship with you. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you recycle your scrap metal.
Overall Experience
The reviews are mixed, with some customers having a positive experience and others having a negative one.
Praises for Efficiency and Pricing
Some reviewers praised the recycling center for its efficiency, saying it's quick and easy to get in and out. Additionally, some customers appreciated the fact that they round up the amount and don't charge taxes, making it a more affordable option.
Complaints about Staff and Pricing
On the other hand, some reviewers had negative experiences with the staff, describing them as rude and poorly mannered. There were also complaints about the pricing, with some customers feeling that they were being ripped off. Specifically, one reviewer mentioned that the center pays significantly less than other recycling centers in the area, and another reviewer felt that they were being dishonest about the weight of the metal.
Scale Certification and Transparency
One reviewer raised concerns about the center's scale certification, implying that they may not be following proper protocols. Another reviewer had issues with getting accurate information about their payment, having to ask multiple people to get an answer.

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