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.

HOURS

HOURS

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.

CALL NOW

CALL NOW

No Appointment Necessary

Drive in, park, unload into a bin, get it weighed and get paid.

Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

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.

Cash Paid on-the-Spot

That's right. Bring in your load with a valid ID (18+) and leave with cash in hand for iron/steel, lead-acid batteries, and e-waste. Aluminum, brass, copper, and stainless are paid on the spot with a professional license number (business/contractor's license, EIN, union card, HVAC, or ET card, etc.); otherwise California law requires a 3-day business-day wait, and we'll mail a check or you can come back for cash.

Fast & Friendly Service

We keep things moving so you’re not stuck waiting. Drop off your scrap, get weighed in, and get paid.

Bins & Hauling Available

Got more scrap than you can haul? We’ll drop off a bin and pick it up when you’re ready, no extra hassle on your end.

Testimonials

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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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Let's Talk Scrap

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.

LOCATION

1425 9th Street,

Modesto CA 95354

hours

Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.


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