Recycling Scrap Metals Since 1920
- 1425 9th Street, Modesto CA 95354 | Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm • Sat, 9am - 3pm | No appointment necessary! Drive in, unload, get weighed, unload, and get paid.
Sell Scrap Metal Here. Weighed in Front of You & Paid Fast.
1425 9th Street, Modesto CA 95354 | Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm • Sat, 9am - 3pm
Copper, aluminum, brass, scrap iron, stainless steel, e-waste, lead-acid batteries, and more. Drive in, unload, get weighed, get paid. No appointment needed. Family owned since 1920.
Sell Scrap Metal Here.
Weighed in Front of You & Paid Fast.
Copper, aluminum, brass, scrap iron, stainless steel, e-waste, lead-acid batteries, and more. Drive in, unload, get weighed, get paid. No appointment needed. Family-owned since 1920.
Best Prices. Cash Paid. Recycle Metal Here. Today!
Bring a valid ID (18+) and arrive by vehicle. Get paid for all metals - copper, brass, aluminum, stainless, scrap iron & steel, electric motors, radiators, and more. We even buy lead-acid batteries, computers, laptops, monitors, and TVs! No appointment needed. Call for pricing now.
Large volumes of metal? Ask us about our bins and hauling options for delivery to your location.
Proudly serving Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Manteca, Tracy, Lodi, and the Sierra foothills. We serve customers in all of Calaveras, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties.
Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
No Appointment Necessary
Drive in, unload, get weighed, and get paid.
No Appointment Necessary
Drive in, park, unload into a bin, get it weighed and get paid.
About Us
Local Scrap Metal Recyling - Since 1920
Family-owned and operating from the same downtown Modesto yard for more than 100 years, just of Highway 99. Trusted and transparent, we only use state-certified scales (permanent & in-ground, including a 70' truck scale), and we upgrade pricing for customers with our on-site XRF metal alloy analyzer. See your items weighed in front of you on site, and receive prompt payment - guaranteed. Since 1920, we still operate at our same original downtown location, just off Highway 99 in Modesto!
Serving residential, commercial, and government customers, and farmers and ranchers, we also provide bins, containers, and hauling services for those with larger volumes of metal - available to customers who regularly generate scrap metal as a byproduct of their work or for one-time clean-ups! Have a variety of metals? We create real value for you because we sort through the bins we pick up for free, and then credit you for the higher value metals in your loads!
Recycle & Earn cash - today!
We Buy All Scrap Metals (and all grades) for Recycling
Fittings, valves, and fixtures from plumbing and renovation jobs.
Sinks, appliances, and equipment from kitchens and job sites.
Panels, roofing, and ductwork from construction or fabrication.
Old washers, dryers, and other units taking up space at home.
Pulled from vehicles, HVAC systems, or shop cleanouts.
Leftover pieces from cutting, drilling, or machine shop work.
From cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
Pulled from old appliances, tools, and equipment.
Outdated units taking up space at home or the office.
Cans, siding, and gutters from household or job-site projects.
Wiring, pipe, and plumbing fixtures from home or job-site work.
Beams, fencing, and scrap from demolition or cleanout work.
Get a Bin
Large loads? Ask about our drop boxes, container service, and hauling services directly to your location.
Roll-off containers and forklift-movable bin sizes available for delivery
20-Yard Roll-Offs
30-Yard Roll-Offs
40-Yard Roll-Offs
Roll-Carts (~2' x 3')
Tilt-Forward bins (~3'x3')
4x4 bins (4'x4')
4x6 bins (4'x6')
4x8 bins (4'x8')
Why Choose Us
Trusted Recycling. Proven Results.
For over a century, Modesto Junk Company has made it easy for people across the Central Valley in the Sierra mountains to turn scrap into cash. Friendly faces, fair pricing, and a process that respects your time. That’s what you can expect every visit.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about recycling, accepted materials, pricing, or how the process works? Get quick answers to help make your visit easy and hassle-free.
What do I need to bring to sell metal or e-waste for recycling?
You just need a valid ID, and to be 18 or older to sell scrap metal in California [state law]. In Modesto, you must also arrive in a vehicle [city ordinance] to sell scrap.
Will I get paid right away?
YES, you get paid cash on site for all ferrous metals (iron/steel), lead-acid batteries, and e-waste (computers, monitors, TVs, and laptops)! We also pay cash on site for non-ferrous metals (scrap aluminum, brass, copper, and stainless) to customers who provide a business or contractor's license, EIN, or other appropriate licensing [per California law].
YES, you can sell non-ferrous metal in California without such additional licensing. You just have to wait three business days to get paid for it - in which case we give you a receipt with all of the finalized transaction weight details and pricing on site. You can then either come back after three business days to collect cash or we can mail you a check (whichever your prefer). Remember to bring your ID to get cash when you come back.
The rules on payments for metal recycling come from California's metal theft laws. We like to you let you know about the process in advance so you're not surprised when you arrive here. To help remember which metals this law specifically covers, its the "ABC's" of metals: Aluminum, Brass, Copper, and Stainless.
Call us with any questions. We're here to help.
Can I sell lead-acid batteries here?
YES, you can sell lead-acid batteries here for recycling. For other battery types (alkaline [AA, AAA, C, D], lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, etc.), we recommend you contact your county's local hazardous waste facility for drop-off options.
How is the pricing for metals determined?
We pay competitive market pricing based on current market rates of each metal type. Prices do change over time. You can see your material get weighed on-site. We actually make it a point to show you the weights on the scale. You get paid for the value of your metal by weight, with no hidden fees or surprises.
Do I need to separate my metals before bringing them in?
It’s not required, but separating your metals by type—copper, aluminum, steel, and so on—can help speed up the weigh-in process and may get you a better price overall. If you’re not sure how to sort something or don’t have time to separate it, bring it in as-is and our team will pay for the load as is at the best mixed rate possible.
What scrap items are not accepted?
We’re not able to accept general household items, paper, CRV bottles and cans, non-metal furniture, or non-metal electronics like printers and faxes. We also can’t take hazardous waste, liquids, compressed cylinders, plate glass, or wood. Give us a call if you’re unsure about something. We're here to help!
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Have questions? Ready to recycle? Our team is here to help with reliable service, quick support, and answers to all your recycling and scrap metal questions. Reach out today and let’s get started.
1425 9th Street,
Modesto CA 95354
Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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