Metal Recycling • Orange County
Scrap metal recycling
in Orange County.
Have copper from a remodel in Anaheim, production offcuts in Santa Ana, or metal from a facility cleanout? For accepted scrap-metal loads, we can arrange on-site pickup and cash payment. Share the material, estimated quantity, photos, and pickup location so we can confirm acceptance, price, and scheduling before dispatch. Stoves, water heaters, washing machines, and refrigerators are not accepted.
We come to the site for qualifying large-volume scrap-metal pickups. Share material types, estimated tonnage, loading access, and city for a quote.
Scrap Metal Grades And Materials We Buy
Copper, Aluminum, Brass,
Steel, And Alloy Grades.
Metal grade, cleanliness, attachments, and quantity affect recycling options. If you are unsure of an alloy, send a clear photo and a short description before moving or separating it.
Non-ferrous metals
Common non-ferrous materials include copper and copper wire, brass, aluminum, lead, zinc, and selected alloys. Keep grades separate where practical; avoid mixing insulated wire with bare copper or attaching steel hardware to cleaner material.
Ferrous metals
Ferrous scrap includes carbon steel, cast iron, stainless steel, and many steel components. Large equipment, structural pieces, and heavy loads may need advance review for access, handling, and size.
Alloys, equipment & offcuts
We can review stainless grades, aluminum alloys, brass and bronze items, motors, radiators, cable, sheet, pipe, and manufacturing remnants. Acceptance depends on the specific item and current handling requirements.
METALS & COMMON SCRAP
Scrap Metal Grades And
Accepted Materials.
Use this list to describe the load. Final acceptance, grade, and price depend on inspection, condition, and current market requirements.
Steel & iron
- Carbon steel, plate, and sheet
- Structural beams, studs, and rebar
- Steel pipe, tubing, and heavy melt
- Cast iron, machine bases, and steel wheels
- Structural beams, plate, angle iron, and channel
- Cast iron, ductile iron, and machine bases
- Rebar, mesh, and heavy melt steel
- Sorted sheet steel and punchings
Copper & brass
- Bare bright, #1, and #2 copper
- Copper pipe and clean tubing
- Insulated wire and Romex
- Brass fittings, red brass, yellow brass, and bronze
- Bare bright copper, #1 copper, and #2 copper
- Copper pipe, tubing, bus bars, and wire
- Brass valves, fittings, and radiators
- Clean copper turnings and production offcuts
Aluminum grades
- 6061 and 6063 extrusion
- Sheet, plate, cast aluminum, and wheels
- Siding, gutters, and aluminum radiators
- Keep steel attachments separate where practical
- 6061 and 6063 aluminum extrusion
- Cast aluminum, sheet, and siding
- Aluminum wheels, rims, and clean scrap
- Separate painted, coated, or mixed grades
Specialty metals
- 304, 316, and 400-series stainless steel
- Tool steel and nickel-bearing alloys
- Zinc, lead, and titanium
- Ask about mixed or unidentified grades
- Lead, nickel, tin, and zinc-bearing materials
- Bronze, silicon bronze, and red brass
- Carbide tooling and tungsten-bearing scrap
- Identify stainless grade when marked or documented
Metal-bearing items
- Motors, pumps, and transformers
- Radiators and heat exchangers
- Metal shelving, machinery, and frames
- Cable and manufacturing offcuts
- Electric motors, transformers, and generators
- Copper-bearing HVAC coils and compressors
- Metal shelving, cabinets, and racking
- Industrial fixtures and metal shop equipment
Clean, sort, describe
- Separate copper, brass, aluminum, and steel
- Note attached plastic or insulation
- Identify oil, sealed tanks, or unknown contents
- Confirm acceptance before transport
- Keep stainless, aluminum, copper, and steel apart
- Remove excessive dirt, concrete, and nonmetal debris
- Describe coatings, fluids, or attached components
- List estimated pounds, bins, or truckloads
Scrap metal recycling FAQs
Looking For A Scrap Metal Buyer Near Me In Orange County?
List copper, aluminum, brass, stainless, steel, wire, or alloy scrap with the city and estimated amount to check pickup options.
What is the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous scrap?
Ferrous metals contain iron, such as steel and cast iron. Non-ferrous metals include copper, brass, aluminum, lead, zinc, and many nickel-bearing alloys.
Should I separate copper wire from other scrap?
Yes, when it is practical and safe. Keep bare copper, insulated wire, brass, and mixed metal in separate groups and describe the condition when asking for a quote.
Serving The County
Scrap Metal Pickup In Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, And Nearby Cities.
Ask about copper recycling and scrap metal pickup in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, Placentia, Buena Park, Cypress, Westminster, Tustin, and Irvine. Availability, material acceptance, and logistics are confirmed for each project.