Accepted Scrap Materials

ACCEPTED MATERIALS FOR SCRAP METAL RECYCLING

Twisted Metal Recycling accepts a wide range of recyclable metals and metal-based materials, from copper and aluminum to steel, radiators, lead-acid batteries, and electric motors. If you're planning a drop-off, review accepted materials before visiting the yard.

CAN I SCRAP THIS?

(941) 722-6279
5112 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221

Accepted Scrap Categories

FROM COPPER & ALUMINUM TO BATTERIES, RADIATORS & MOTORS

We accept a wide range of recyclable materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous scrap categories such as copper, insulated wire, aluminum, brass, stainless, steel, and cast iron. We also accept lead-acid batteries, radiators, and electric motors, making it easier to bring multiple recyclable materials to one yard.

Copper — wire coils
Copper
Non-Ferrous Copper 1, Copper 2, Bare Bright Strip insulation for higher grade
Insulated Wire
Insulated Copper Wire
Copper Wire Insulated 1, Insulated 2, Harness Wire, Christmas Lights Higher copper content = better price
Aluminum
Aluminum
Non-Ferrous Cans, siding, gutters, pots. Keep clean and separate from steel.
Brass
Brass
Non-Ferrous Plumbing fixtures, valves, fittings. Yellow brass pays more than red.
Stainless
Stainless
Non-Ferrous Sinks, appliances, cookware Must be non-magnetic for best price
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Ferrous Tubs, pipes, engine blocks, brake rotors
Lead Acid Batteries
Lead Acid Batteries
Mixed Lead-Acid, Auto Batteries Must not be leaking. No lithium.
Radiators
Radiators
Aluminum Radiators, Copper Aluminum Remove plastic tanks for better value
Electric Motors
Electric Motors
All sizes accepted. Larger motors with more copper pay better.
Steel
Steel
Ferrous Structural, sheet, rebar, appliances — all accepted

Not Accepted

THINGS WE CANNOT RECYCLE

For safety, environmental, and regulatory reasons, some items cannot be recycled at our yard. These include non-metallic waste, hazardous or toxic materials, free-flowing liquids, closed or pressurized cylinders, flammable materials, infectious materials, mercury-containing items, propane tanks, water softeners, and other prohibited items.

  • Non-metallics, dirt / soils
  • Radioactive sources
  • Waste, hazardous, or toxic materials
  • Liquids or scrap containing free-flowing liquids
  • Perforated guns / fracking pipe
  • Acetylene cylinders
  • Asbestos or asbestos-containing materials
  • Closed cylinders
  • Combustible or flammable materials
  • Corrosive materials
  • Explosive materials, munitions, live ammunition
  • Infectious materials
  • Mercury-containing materials
  • Propane tanks
  • Water softeners

Questions About Materials?

NOT SURE IF YOUR SCRAP IS ACCEPTED?

Contact Twisted Metal Recycling to confirm accepted materials before you visit. Whether you're bringing in copper, aluminum, steel, radiators, lead-acid batteries, or electric motors, we're here to help you understand what can be recycled at the yard.

Yard Hours
Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM