Minnesota · Updated October 2026

Scrap Metal Yards in Minneapolis

19 yards in the Minneapolis area across 8 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 1,806 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars.

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  1. Auto Disposal Services

    Junkyard · Waconia, MN

    5.0252 reviews

    350 S Birch St

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (952) 220-8697 Details

  2. Auto Disposal Services

    Junkyard · Jordan, MN

    4.9247 reviews

    212 2nd St E Ste 107

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (952) 220-8697 Details

  3. Sell A Junker / Maple Grove Recycling

    Salvage yard · Maple Grove, MN

    4.7201 reviews

    17171 113th Ave N Ste B

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (763) 299-0660 Details

  4. EMR Northern Metal Recycling

    Scrap yard · Maple Grove, MN

    4.1165 reviews

    9025 Zachary Ln N

    • Buys scrap

    Call (763) 424-2733 Details

  5. Metro Metals Recycling

    Scrap yard · St Paul, MN

    3.8165 reviews

    2576 Doswell Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (651) 641-0977 Details

  6. Express Metals

    Scrap yard · Hopkins, MN

    4.2164 reviews

    8094 Excelsior Blvd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (952) 213-7123 Details

  7. EMR St Paul (Northern Metal Recycling)

    Scrap yard · St Paul, MN

    4.0139 reviews

    521 Barge Channel Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (651) 224-4877 Details

  8. Eureka Recycling

    Scrap yard · Minneapolis, MN

    2.0133 reviews

    2828 Kennedy St NE

    • Buys scrap

    Call (612) 669-2783 Details

  9. K&K Metal Recycling, LLC

    Scrap yard · Minneapolis, MN

    4.2122 reviews

    1728 N 2nd St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (612) 521-9212 Details

  10. Northern Metal Recycling EMR

    Junkyard · Minneapolis, MN

    4.083 reviews

    1803 N 2nd St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (612) 521-5558 Details

  11. Carl Bolander and sons co. Concrete Recycling Inc

    Scrap yard · St Paul, MN

    4.833 reviews

    2035 Capp Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (651) 642-9240 Details

  12. Converter King

    Scrap yard · St Paul, MN

    4.532 reviews

    2576 Doswell Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (612) 366-3036 Details

  13. ReAlliance Iron & Metal

    Scrap yard · Minneapolis, MN

    3.720 reviews

    1508 N 2nd St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (612) 521-2295 Details

  14. Veit Disposal Twin Cities Transfer Station

    Scrap yard · Minneapolis, MN

    4.512 reviews

    1025 33rd Ave SE

    • Buys scrap

    Call (763) 428-2242 Details

  15. Scrap Metal Processors, Inc.

    Scrap yard · New Hope, MN

    3.411 reviews

    9000 Science Center Dr

    • Buys scrap

    Call (612) 377-6663 Details

  16. Alliance Recycling Group

    Scrap yard · Minneapolis, MN

    3.98 reviews

    115 31st Ave N

    • Buys scrap

    Call (612) 588-2721 Details

  17. Solid Waste and Recycling Operations Facility

    Scrap yard · Minneapolis, MN

    3.08 reviews

    2710 N Pacific St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (612) 673-2917 Details

  18. Auto Recycle Center

    Scrap yard · Minneapolis, MN

    4.06 reviews

    4117 Brookdale Dr N

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (763) 464-4441 Details

  19. Auto Recycle Center

    Scrap yard · Zimmerman, MN

    4.85 reviews

    26545 Fremont Dr

    • Buys scrap

    Call (763) 464-4441 Details

Quick picks

Highest rated Auto Disposal Services 5.0★ · 252 reviews

Frequently asked questions

How many scrap yards are in Minneapolis?

We list 19 yards that buy scrap metal in the Minneapolis, MN area, including Auto Disposal Services, Auto Disposal Services, and Sell A Junker / Maple Grove 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 Minneapolis?

Auto Disposal Services is rated 5.0 stars from 252 Google reviews.

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