Walk-in drop off
Drive into our clean, organized yard. Our team sorts and weighs your materials and pays you on the spot. No appointment needed — just bring a valid Illinois photo ID.
Drop-off details →♻️ Sustainable metal recycling in Illinois
Turn your scrap metal into cash — responsibly
Fair prices, fast service, and eco-friendly recycling. Whether you're a homeowner clearing out the garage or a contractor with tons of steel, we make recycling easy.
20+Years combined experience
CashPaid the same visit
6 daysOpen Mon–Sat
How it works
First time at a scrapyard? Here's the whole process — most visits take under 15 minutes.
Bring it in
Drive onto the scale with your load. No appointment needed. Sorting your metals ahead of time gets you a better price.
We sort and weigh
Our team grades each material and weighs it on certified scales you can watch. We'll explain every grade.
Show your ID
Illinois law requires a valid government photo ID for every sale. We record it, you sign the ticket.
Get paid on the spot
You leave with payment the same visit. Your metal goes on to mills to become new products.
How we can help
From a single bag of cans to a truckload of steel.
Illinois ID requirement
State law requires a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport) for every scrap sale. We also photograph loads and record vehicle plates. What to bring →
Request a free quote
Tell us what you have and we'll get back to you the same business day.
Find us
On New Haven Ave in Aurora. Pull in, unload into the carts by metal type, and we weigh and pay.
Universal Metal Recycling
- Address
- 720 New Haven Ave, Aurora, IL 60506 · Directions
- Phone
- (630) 839-9300
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat 6 AM–1:30 PM · Closed Sun