Washington · Updated October 2026

Scrap Metal Yards in Seattle

10 yards in the Seattle 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 469 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars.

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  1. Key Works Metals

    Scrap yard · Seattle, WA

    4.5164 reviews

    3881 16th Ave SW

    • Buys scrap

    Call (206) 935-4255 Details

  2. Pacific Iron & Metal

    Scrap yard · Seattle, WA

    4.474 reviews

    2230 4th Ave S

    • Buys scrap

    Call (206) 628-6232 Details

  3. MCS Recycle

    Scrap yard · Seattle, WA

    4.363 reviews

    74 S Hudson St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (206) 556-3199 Details

  4. Seattle Iron & Metals Corporation

    Scrap yard · Seattle, WA

    3.862 reviews

    601 S Myrtle St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (206) 682-0040 Details

  5. Northern European Auto Recyclers

    Scrap yard · Seattle, WA

    3.534 reviews

    1440 NW Leary Wy

    • Buys scrap
    • Imports

    Call (206) 789-7004 Details

  6. Key Works Recycling

    Scrap yard · Seattle, WA

    4.132 reviews

    28 S Brandon St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (206) 467-7550 Details

  7. The Recycling Depot

    Scrap yard · Seattle, WA

    4.329 reviews

    6004 Corson Ave S

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (206) 767-7211 Details

  8. Buds Auto & Truck Recycling

    Scrap yard · Seattle, WA

    4.611 reviews

    750 S Orchard St

    • Buys scrap
    • Trucks

    Call (206) 427-9032 Details

  9. Scrap etc

    Scrap yard · Seattle, WA

    No reviews yet

    77s S Washington St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (206) 569-8155 Details

  10. US West Metals, LLC

    Scrap yard · Seattle, WA

    No reviews yet

    800 5th Ave Ste 101-241

    • Buys scrap

    Call (425) 246-7641 Details

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Frequently asked questions

How many scrap yards are in Seattle?

We list 10 yards that buy scrap metal in the Seattle, WA area, including Key Works Metals, Pacific Iron & Metal, and MCS Recycle.

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 Seattle?

Buds Auto & Truck Recycling is rated 4.6 stars from 11 Google reviews.