We Buy Non-Ferrous Scrap from Businesses Only – One Truckload Minimum

Serving commercial, industrial, construction, demolition, and large clean-ups within ~250 miles of Chicago. Minimum: one truckload. We do not buy from the public or accept walk-ins.

Ask for a Free Scrap Audit to make sure you’re getting the maximum value. Standard payment is processed within five business days of pickup. Certificates of Destruction available on request.

Who We Serve (Business-Only)

We work with companies that generate bulk scrap, including:

  • Manufacturing & machining (turnings, chips, off-cuts, obsolete parts)
  • Construction & trades (wire, pipe, panels, gutters)
  • Demolition & facility clean-outs (recoverable non-ferrous metals)
  • Distribution & logistics (damaged/obsolete inventory)
  • Municipal & utilities (cable, meters, hardware)

Minimum load: One truckload (roll-offs, stacked hoppers, or equivalent consolidated volume).
Not accepted: Public drop-offs, residential loads, walk-ins, retail purchases.

Aluminum- Non-ferrous scrap for recycling

Non-Ferrous Metals We Buy

Non-ferrous metals are non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant, and infinitely recyclable without losing properties.

  • Aluminum: sheet, extrusion, cast, plate, rims
  • Copper: bare bright, #1/#2, tubing, buss bar
  • Insulated Copper Wire: THHN, comms cable, high-recovery harnesses
  • Brass: yellow/red, radiators
  • Lead: soft lead, wheel weights
  • Zinc & Tin: clean solids, die-cast
  • Nickel Alloys: Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy

Magnet Test: If it doesn’t stick, it’s likely non-ferrous.

How Pricing Works for Large Loads

1. Grade & Purity

Sorted, clean material commands higher pricing; oil/steel contamination lowers value.

2. Volume & Consistency

Truckload volumes enable program pricing, predictable routing, and faster processing.

3. Market Conditions

Final payout reflects current commodity indexes plus grade adjustments at the scale.

What you get: Transparent grading, clear scale tickets, and payment processed within five business days.

Prep That Pays (Truckload Programs)

Small changes deliver better returns:

  • Sort by metal type (copper vs aluminum vs brass).

  • Separate premium grades (e.g., bare bright copper; aluminum extrusion vs cast).

  • Remove obvious contaminants (steel bolts, plastic, rubber) when feasible.

  • Coil/band wire and label containers.

  • Drain/cap fluids to meet compliance.

Facility Tip: Place self-dumping hoppers at production points and dedicated roll-offs by grade to avoid mixing.

Common Mistakes (and Fast Fixes)

  • Mixing metals in one box → use dedicated containers per grade.

  • Leaving attachments on parts → quick separation prevents downgrades.

  • Fluid contamination → drain/cap to avoid rejections.

  • Overflowing containers → right-size the box for safe loading and transport.

Scrap Metal Containers and Pick Up Service

Containers & Pickups for B2B Operations

We right-size containers to your workflow:

  • Hoppers near machines and saws for chips/trim
  • Gaylords/pallets for wire and small parts
  • Roll-offs for high-volume or bulky scrap

Typical flow: Request → Confirm containers/access → Pickup → Grading/scale tickets → Payment (five business days).

Need documentation? Certificates of Destruction available on request.

Sustainability with ROI

Recycling non-ferrous metals reduces landfill waste and demand for virgin mining—without sacrificing material properties. With the right prep and containers, recycling becomes a reliable revenue stream and a cleaner shop floor.

Ready to set up a truckload-minimum program for your scrap metal?

  • Request a Pickup
  • Ask for a Free Scrap Audit to ensure you’re getting the maximum
  • Get our Prep Checklist & Container Labels for your team