District of Columbia · Updated October 2026

Scrap Metal Yards in Washington

33 yards in the Washington area across 24 cities 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 2,336 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars.

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  1. Milestone Metals Inc

    Scrap yard · Fairfax, VA

    4.5239 reviews

    8522 Lee Hwy

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff

    Call (703) 560-0016 Details

  2. Joseph Smith & Sons Inc

    Scrap yard · Capitol Heights, MD

    4.1177 reviews

    2001 Kenilworth Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: quick service

    Call (301) 773-1266 Details

  3. Sims Metal

    Scrap yard · Rockville, MD

    4.4160 reviews

    15000 Southlawn Ln

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (301) 424-3000 Details

  4. Potomac Metals Inc.

    Scrap yard · Springfield, VA

    4.4152 reviews

    6791 Commercial Dr

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (703) 226-3716 Details

  5. Rockville Metals

    Scrap yard · Rockville, MD

    4.4151 reviews

    801 E Gude Dr

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: overpriced · helpful staff

    Call (301) 417-8136 Details

  6. Prince William Metal Recycling

    Scrap yard · Manassas, VA

    4.8138 reviews

    7905 Notes Dr

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (571) 292-2005 Details

  7. POTOMAC METALS INC

    Scrap yard · Beltsville, MD

    4.6115 reviews

    5215 Holland Dr

    • Buys scrap

    Call (240) 297-9148 Details

  8. POTOMAC METALS INC

    Scrap yard · Waldorf, MD

    4.6107 reviews

    2 Henry Ford Cir

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (240) 222-4001 Details

  9. Potomac Metals Inc

    Scrap yard · Sterling, VA

    4.495 reviews

    45655 Woodland Rd

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: quick service

    Call (703) 430-3667 Details

  10. Woodbridge Metal Recycling, Inc

    Scrap yard · Woodbridge, VA

    4.495 reviews

    1041 Cannons Ct

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (703) 494-1624 Details

  11. POTOMAC METALS INC

    Scrap yard · Manassas, VA

    4.594 reviews

    11900 Livingston Rd

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (703) 330-3444 Details

  12. Prince Georges Scrap

    Scrap yard · College Park, MD

    3.882 reviews

    5700 Branchville Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (301) 474-3444 Details

  13. Charlotte Hall Metal and Scrap

    Junkyard · Charlotte Hall, MD

    3.578 reviews

    37339 Carpenter Ln

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: rude staff · fair prices · overpriced

    Call (301) 884-7171 Details

  14. POTOMAC METALS INC

    Scrap yard · Sterling, VA

    4.571 reviews

    42702 Dulles Trade Ct

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: well organized

    Call (703) 430-3667 Details

  15. Davis Industries Inc

    Scrap yard · Lorton, VA

    3.971 reviews

    9920 Richmond Hwy

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: quick service · fair prices

    Call (703) 550-7402 Details

  16. Manassas Scrap

    Scrap yard · Manassas, VA

    3.764 reviews

    9047 Jerrys Cir

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · rude staff

    Call (703) 369-3049 Details

  17. Frank's Scrap Metal

    Scrap yard · Silver Spring, MD

    4.261 reviews

    8840 Monard Dr

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · rude staff · quick service

    Call (301) 495-3009 Details

  18. East Coast Metals

    Scrap yard · Capitol Heights, MD

    4.359 reviews

    1015 Ritchie Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: well organized

    Call (301) 808-8090 Details

  19. RRT Metals

    Scrap yard · Falls Church, VA

    3.653 reviews

    8117 Ransell Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · rude staff

    Call (703) 560-8486 Details

  20. Kirby Metal Recycling

    Scrap yard · Clinton, MD

    3.744 reviews

    5832 Kirby Rd #1362

    • Buys scrap

    Call (301) 297-5420 Details

  21. Tremendo Towing

    Scrap yard · Capitol Heights, MD

    3.632 reviews

    5612 J St Fairmount heights, 5612 J St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: rude staff · fast payout

    Call (240) 417-8365 Details

  22. Ultra Recycling Inc

    Scrap yard · Forestville, MD

    3.928 reviews

    8046 Fernham Ln

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: rude staff

    Call (301) 967-0652 Details

  23. D & J Core Suppliers

    Scrap yard · Waldorf, MD

    4.927 reviews

    2320 Old Washington Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff · quick service

    Call (301) 952-6855 Details

  24. Waldorf Metal Company

    Scrap yard · Waldorf, MD

    3.526 reviews

    12625 La Plata Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · rude staff

    Call (301) 932-1220 Details

  25. Kenny's Scrap Metal

    Scrap yard · La Plata, MD

    4.021 reviews

    5900 Race Car Pl

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: overpriced · rude staff

    Call (301) 535-6636 Details

  26. Virginia Scrap Corporation

    Scrap yard · Haymarket, VA

    4.619 reviews

    2405 James Madison Hwy

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (571) 261-2525 Details

  27. Encore Recycling

    Scrap yard · Laurel, MD

    4.117 reviews

    13211 Konterra Dr

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: well organized · helpful staff · quick service

    Call (410) 813-2610 Details

  28. Frank's Scrap Metal & Salvage

    Scrap yard · Gaithersburg, MD

    3.517 reviews

    18777 N Frederick Ave B

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: overpriced · helpful staff

    Call (240) 224-7096 Details

  29. Recycle One

    Scrap yard · Hyattsville, MD

    3.316 reviews

    4700 Lawrence St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (301) 779-3170 Details

  30. Jones Point Recycling Center

    Scrap yard · Alexandria, VA

    4.213 reviews

    S Royal St

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (703) 746-4410 Details

  31. Sims Metal-Upper Marlboro

    Scrap yard · Upper Marlboro, MD

    4.912 reviews

    8215 Grey Eagle Dr

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff · quick service

    Call (301) 499-4129 Details

  32. recycling at work

    Scrap yard · Washington, DC

    3.02 reviews

    1030 15th St NW

    • Buys scrap

    Call (202) 688-0600 Details

  33. R2 Recycling - Alexandria

    Scrap yard · Alexandria, VA

    No reviews yet

    2800 Eisenhower Ave Suite 220

    • Buys scrap

    Call (609) 426-4666 Details

Quick picks

Highest rated Prince William Metal Recycling 4.8★ · 138 reviews

Frequently asked questions

How many scrap yards are in Washington?

We list 33 yards that buy scrap metal in the Washington, DC area, including Milestone Metals Inc, Joseph Smith & Sons Inc, and Sims Metal.

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 Washington?

D & J Core Suppliers is rated 4.9 stars from 27 Google reviews.

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