Michigan · Updated October 2026

Scrap Metal Yards in Detroit

31 yards in the Detroit area across 11 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 2,832 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars.

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  1. PADNOS Roseville Recycling Center

    Junkyard · Roseville, MI

    4.7663 reviews

    30835 Groesbeck Hwy

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (586) 779-1310 Details

  2. McNichols Scrap Iron & Metal

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    4.7187 reviews

    6500 E McNichols Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (313) 365-6100 Details

  3. Southend Metals Recycling

    Scrap yard · Dearborn, MI

    4.7179 reviews

    3740 Wyoming Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (313) 842-2700 Details

  4. GLE Scrap Metal - Warren

    Scrap yard · Warren, MI

    3.9173 reviews

    22200 Sherwood Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: rude staff

    Call (586) 754-7300 Details

  5. Recycle Here!

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    4.9148 reviews

    5960 Lincoln St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · well organized

    Call (313) 871-4000 Details

  6. Danny's Used Auto Parts

    Salvage yard · Detroit, MI

    3.8134 reviews

    14201 Schaefer Hwy

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (313) 273-9030 Details

  7. Detroit Iron & Metal Co

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    4.7132 reviews

    8300 Dix Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (313) 841-5550 Details

  8. GLE Scrap Metal - Detroit

    Junkyard · Melvindale, MI

    4.5115 reviews

    25435 Outer Dr W

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: rude staff · fair prices

    Call (313) 528-4956 Details

  9. Ferrous Processing & Trading Co Inkster

    Scrap yard · Inkster, MI

    4.3108 reviews

    29131 Michigan Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices

    Call (734) 728-8050 Details

  10. Sikora Metals

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    4.7102 reviews

    12850 Mt Elliott St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · quick service

    Call (313) 366-6311 Details

  11. Scrap Recyclers LLC

    Scrap yard · Hazel Park, MI

    4.096 reviews

    1201 8 Mile Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff

    Call (248) 629-9695 Details

  12. Down River Scrap Iron & Metal Co.

    Scrap yard · Wyandotte, MI

    4.791 reviews

    3901 11th St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (734) 284-6141 Details

  13. American Auto Recycle

    Junkyard · Detroit, MI

    4.686 reviews

    8951 Alpine St

    • Buys junk cars
    • Buys scrap
    • Domestic

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (313) 931-2200 Details

  14. Red Metals Recycling

    Scrap yard · Redford Township, MI

    3.374 reviews

    12065 Telegraph Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff · rude staff

    Call (313) 531-4009 Details

  15. Ferrous Processing & Trading Lonyo

    Salvage yard · Detroit, MI

    4.461 reviews

    3100 Lonyo St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (313) 841-1800 Details

  16. Winston Brothers Iron & Metal Company Inc

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    4.760 reviews

    17384 Conant

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (313) 329-5873 Details

  17. Ruby Recycling

    Self-serve yard · Lincoln Park, MI

    3.358 reviews

    3298 Dix Hwy

    • Self-serve
    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff

    Call (833) 464-7829 Details

  18. SLC Recycling Industries Inc

    Scrap yard · Warren, MI

    4.157 reviews

    8701 8 Mile Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: rude staff · quick service

    Call (586) 759-6600 Details

  19. Michigan Scrap Recycling

    Scrap yard · Hazel Park, MI

    4.355 reviews

    1411 E 8 Mile Service Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (313) 355-3950 Details

  20. Strong Steel Products

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    3.943 reviews

    6464 Strong St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices

    Call (313) 267-3300 Details

  21. GLR Advanced Recycling - Cars

    Junkyard · Warren, MI

    4.638 reviews

    22740 Van Dyke Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff · rude staff

    Call (586) 788-0300 Details

  22. City Recycling Inc

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    4.137 reviews

    1943 Mack Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · well organized · helpful staff

    Call (313) 831-3696 Details

  23. Universal Scrap Metal

    Scrap yard · Warren, MI

    3.723 reviews

    5600 E 10 Mile Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices

    Call (586) 758-5760 Details

  24. Fort Iron & Metal

    Junkyard · Detroit, MI

    4.021 reviews

    9607 Dearborn St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (313) 357-3678 Details

  25. Pita Metals

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    2.720 reviews

    411 S Fort St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (313) 843-3550 Details

  26. Basic Recycling Inc

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    4.719 reviews

    14201 Fullerton Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (313) 272-2267 Details

  27. Metro Detroit Metals LLC

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    3.918 reviews

    1401 Woodland St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices

    Call (313) 826-1868 Details

  28. Lafayette Recycling

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    4.112 reviews

    7700 Dix St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (313) 843-1312 Details

  29. Ferrous Processing & Trading Co Schlafer Div LLC

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    4.211 reviews

    1950 Medbury St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (313) 925-8200 Details

  30. Kimmel Scrap Iron & Metal Co

    Scrap yard · Detroit, MI

    3.56 reviews

    10571 Grand River Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (313) 934-1100 Details

  31. Romin Iron & Metal

    Junkyard · Hamtramck, MI

    4.85 reviews

    17400 Conant

    • Buys scrap

    Call (313) 368-8000 Details

Quick picks

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Frequently asked questions

How many scrap yards are in Detroit?

We list 31 yards that buy scrap metal in the Detroit, MI area, including PADNOS Roseville Recycling Center, McNichols Scrap Iron & Metal, and Southend 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 Detroit?

Recycle Here! is rated 4.9 stars from 148 Google reviews.

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