Quick Answer: Wondering where to sell scrap metal? It’s straightforward at Stars & Stripes Scrap Metal, with two Denver yards (Washington St. and York St.) and one in Houston. No appointment is needed: just bring a valid photo ID, drive in, and our team weighs your load in front of you. Most visits take under 30 minutes, and you get paid before you leave. Call (833) 49-SCRAP to find the yard nearest you.
From Loading Your Truck to Getting Paid
If you have never done it before and are wondering where to sell scrap metal, the answer is simple. Just load it up in your truck, drive to one of our yards, and our team weighs it in front of you. You are paid before you leave, and most visits take under 30 minutes. You don’t need to make an appointment ahead of time. Just bring a valid photo ID, and we’ll help you.
What Counts as Scrap Metal
If it’s metal, there’s a good chance we will take it off your hands. Here are some of the most common items people bring in:
- Old appliances, such as washers, dryers, water heaters, refrigerators, etc.
- Radiators
- Bikes and bike frames
- Grills
- Gutters and downspouts
- Wire and pipe
- Car parts
- That pile of odds and ends that has been sitting behind the garage!
Here’s one simple way to check what type of metal you have. Grab a magnet. If it sticks, you are likely holding steel or cast iron, which is usually what appliance frames, pipes, and structural pieces are made of. If it doesn’t stick, it’s probably copper, aluminum, or brass, which tends to be worth more per pound. Either way, bring it in, and we will sort it out for you.
Here’s a video to help you check what kind of metals you might have.
There are a few things we cannot take: TVs, computer screens, and catalytic converters that have already been removed from a vehicle. Hard drives on their own are the exception; those we do take.
What to Bring With You to Our Scrap Yard
Here is a comprehensive list:
- A valid, government-issued photo ID. This is required every time, no exceptions.
- A Bill of Sale, if you are selling a vehicle.
That’s it! No forms to fill out ahead of time, nothing to print, nothing to look up first. We got you.
Getting It There
A pickup truck helps, but it isn’t a requirement. We see packed trailers, and we also see the trunk of a sedan loaded with an old radiator and a coil of wire. There is no minimum, so if you are wondering whether your load is too small to bother with, it isn’t. On every visit, we weigh your scrap metals, and you get paid the same way, whether it’s a full truck bed or some leftover copper pipe. Due to recent changes in municipal code, our Denver locations no longer accept walk-up traffic.
What Happens When You Pull In to Our Scrap Yard
You drive in and pull up all the way near the scale. No need to park and walk anywhere first. If you need help when you arrive, someone from our team can assist you with unloading. There is no “back room” and no separate scale that you don’t get to see. Once your load is weighed, you are paid before you leave. For a closer look at the whole process, our Drop-Off page walks through it step by step.
How You Get Paid
What you are paid depends mainly on two things: how much your load weighs, and what kind of metal it is. Some metals are simply worth more per pound than others, and how clean it is factors in too. Sorting the metals ahead of time is to your benefit and the key to getting the best price. If you drop it off unsorted, you will get what is called mixed metal scrap pricing. The price is then determined based on the lowest priced metal in the entire batch.
Before the final number, anything that is not metal gets weighed out separately, for example, water, fluids, tires, dirt, trash, glass, plastic, wood, fuel, etc. That is not a penalty; it is just how net weight works, and we can only pay for the metal itself.
We weigh, we pay, and you are on your way!
Getting More for Your Load
You don’t need to do any of this, but a few small things can mean a better payout for you. Separate copper and aluminum from steel if you have the time. Drain any fluids. Pull out the obvious non-metal items like plastic housings, wood, glass, etc. It’s an optional step, but worth taking if you have a few extra minutes. Read our blog post about Denver scrap metal pricing to learn exactly what affects your payout.
Where to Sell Your Scrap Metal
Denver, Washington St. — 4920 Washington St, Denver, CO 80216. Monday-Saturday 8:00 am-7:30 pm, Sunday 10:00 am-4:30 pm.
Denver, York St. — 5101 York St, Denver, CO 80216. Monday-Saturday 8:00 am-7:30 pm, closed Sunday.
Houston — 11801 W. Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77086. Monday-Friday 7:00 am-7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
If Sunday is your only free day in Denver, our Washington St. location is open for you.
Every location runs the same way, with the same team looking out for you. A little about us, if you are curious to know who you are dealing with.
Ready to go? Load it up and head to the Drop-Off page for your nearest scrap metal yard, or call (833) 49-SCRAP first if you would rather talk it through before you decide where to sell your scrap metal.
FAQs
Where can I sell scrap metal near me?
We have three convenient locations to serve you: two in Denver (Washington St. and York St.) and one in Houston. All three take walk-ins; no appointment needed. Just drive up with your load and a valid ID.
Do I need an appointment to drop off scrap metal?
No. All three yards run on a walk-in basis, so you can come whenever you are ready during business hours. Bring a valid ID, and you are all set.
Is there a minimum amount of scrap metal I can bring?
No, there is no minimum. Whether it’s a full truck bed or a trunk load, every visit is weighed and paid the same way.
What do I need to bring to sell scrap metal?
A valid, government-issued photo ID is the only requirement. If you are selling a vehicle, please bring the Bill of Sale too.
How long does it take to sell scrap metal?
Most visits take under 30 minutes, from pulling in to getting paid. Our team sorts and weighs everything in front of you, so there is no waiting on a separate process.
Can I bring household items like appliances?
Yes. Washers, dryers, water heaters, refrigerators, and similar appliances are all welcome. The exceptions are TVs and computer screens; computers and hard drives on their own are fine to bring in.
