Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trust Chicago's Full-Service Metal Recycling Experts
Central Metal Recycling, established in 2010, is a family-owned business committed to delivering exceptional metal recycling solutions. Our team combines over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience with strategic partnerships to offer mill-direct pricing, ensuring competitive value for clients. We prioritize professionalism and friendliness, treating every customerwhether residential, commercial, or industrialwith equal respect. Our services include on-site truck scales, material handling, and fully paved facilities for safety. We streamline logistics for large-scale recycling needs while adhering to environmental standards. With prompt payment and itemized receipts, we focus on maximizing material value for clients.Operating daily, we handle hundreds of transactions across Chicagoland, fostering long-term relationships through reliable service. Our indoor buy stations minimize wait times and provide a comfortable experience regardless of weather. We specialize in recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including copper, aluminum, brass, and e-scrap. Committed to community impact, we support full-time scrappers and local recycling efforts, reducing landfill waste. Our goal remains simple: help clients succeed by offering top market prices and unparalleled service efficiency.
Services
Ferrous Metal Recycling
Aluminum Processing
Copper Collection
E-Scrap Disposal
Brass Recycling
Stainless Steel Repurposing
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer competitive mill-direct pricing for all scrap metal types.
- Our facility features a 60-ton truck scale for efficient large-load processing.
- We provide free logistics assistance for bulk recycling needs.
- Indoor non-ferrous buy stations ensure year-round comfort and minimal wait times.
- We combine 15+ years of industry experience with family-owned reliability.
Services
Ferrous Metal Recycling
We recycle all iron and ferrous grades through a streamlined process that maximizes material value. Our facility uses a 60-ton truck scale to handle large industrial loads efficiently. Materials are graded and priced transparently with immediate payment upon completion.
Copper Collection
Specializing in copper solids and insulated wire recycling, our team ensures proper material separation and grading. Residential clients receive guidance to optimize returns while commercial operations benefit from our logistics support for bulk pickups.
E-Scrap Disposal
Our e-scrap recycling service handles electronic waste materials with environmentally responsible processing. We accept computer components, cables, and other electronic devices containing recyclable metals, ensuring compliance with industry safety standards.
Brass Recycling
We process brass materials through specialized grading systems to determine market value. Both individual contributors and commercial clients receive competitive pricing with clear documentation for every transaction.
Stainless Steel Repurposing
Industrial and commercial clients can recycle stainless steel components through our efficient processing system. We provide logistics coordination for large-scale operations and maintain detailed records for corporate sustainability reporting.
Questions
What types of metals do you accept?
We recycle all iron/ferrous grades, aluminum, copper solids, insulated copper wire, brass, stainless steel, and e-scrap materials.
Do you offer payment for scrap materials?
Yes, we provide immediate payment for all purchased materials with fully itemized receipts detailing weights and current market prices.
Can businesses schedule bulk pickups?
Commercial clients can arrange logistics support for equipment upgrades, inventory cleanouts, or plant reconfigurations with our team.
Are there any materials you don't accept?
We focus exclusively on metal recycling and do not process non-metal materials or hazardous substances.
Do you operate year-round?
Our facility operates Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM and Saturday 7AM-11AM, with closures only for major holidays.
