California · Updated October 2026

Scrap Metal Yards in San Jose

20 yards in the San Jose area buy scrap metal. Most pay by weight for ferrous metal (steel, iron) and more per pound for non-ferrous metal like copper, brass and aluminum. Prices move with commodity markets, so call ahead for today's rates. Together they have 1,515 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars.

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  1. Ranch Town Recycling Center Inc.

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    4.5610 reviews

    775 Lincoln Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 292-3333 Details

  2. Story Road Recycling LLC

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    4.2185 reviews

    1303 Story Rd

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (408) 806-3881 Details

  3. SAN JOSE METALS RECYCLING

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    4.0174 reviews

    1032 N 10th St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 293-4032 Details

  4. Radius Recycling

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    4.0160 reviews

    11665 Berryessa Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 452-0777 Details

  5. Sims Metal - San Jose, California

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    3.996 reviews

    1900 Monterey Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 494-4200 Details

  6. Reducing Ewaste Recycling Center

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    5.056 reviews

    3588 Cobbert Dr

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (408) 320-5119 Details

  7. ASC Recycling

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    4.556 reviews

    1970 Monterey Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 280-1888 Details

  8. San Jose Recycling

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    4.841 reviews

    1677 Little Orchard St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 816-2134 Details

  9. Alco Iron & Metal Company

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    3.934 reviews

    1788 Rogers Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 436-1107 Details

  10. Industrial Metal Service

    Metal supplier · San Jose, CA

    5.027 reviews

    260 Phelan Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 294-2334 Details

  11. M Lopez Recycling Inc

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    4.921 reviews

    1710 Tully Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (510) 650-6158 Details

  12. U-Recycle

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    4.416 reviews

    1726 Smith Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 326-2754 Details

  13. Norm's Recycling / NXT Step Recycling Solutions

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    4.715 reviews

    918 Commercial St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 896-6200 Details

  14. Tung Tai Group

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    3.614 reviews

    1726 Rogers Ave

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (408) 573-8681 Details

  15. Mega Metals & Iron

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    4.84 reviews

    1999 Stone Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Details

  16. O'Neil HVAC Recycling Co Inc

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    5.03 reviews

    925 Commercial St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 441-0723 Details

  17. Green Metals Recycling

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    5.02 reviews

    254 McEvoy St

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (408) 294-7473 Details

  18. Nova Global USA

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    1.01 reviews

    777 N 4th St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (573) 200-1968 Details

  19. Charron Metals Corporation

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    No reviews yet

    1720 Monterey Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (408) 727-5279 Details

  20. Happy Metals Haul Away

    Scrap yard · San Jose, CA

    No reviews yet

    2567 Whispering Hills Cir

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (669) 210-9659 Details

Quick picks

Highest rated Reducing Ewaste Recycling Center 5.0★ · 56 reviews

Frequently asked questions

How many scrap yards are in San Jose?

We list 20 yards that buy scrap metal in the San Jose, CA area, including Ranch Town Recycling Center Inc., Story Road Recycling LLC, and SAN JOSE METALS RECYCLING.

What do I need to sell scrap metal?

Most states require a valid government-issued photo ID to sell scrap metal, and many yards record your vehicle plate. Catalytic converters and some materials have extra paperwork rules, so check with the yard first.

How are scrap metal prices calculated?

Yards pay by weight. Non-ferrous metals like copper, brass and aluminum pay much more per pound than steel or iron. Clean, sorted metal (wire stripped, steel removed) gets a better price.

What's the highest-rated scrap yard in San Jose?

Reducing Ewaste Recycling Center is rated 5.0 stars from 56 Google reviews.

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