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.
Recycling Scrap Metals Since 1920
No Appointment Necessary. Drive in, get weighed, unload, and get paid.
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Reach out today and let’s get started.
Best Prices. Cash Paid. Recycle Metal Here today.
Get the most money here for all grades of copper, wire, stainless, steel, scrap aluminum, motors, and more. As your highest paying metal recycler, we also deliver bins and do hauling for large volumes of scrap metal for recycling. Or, you can sell metal on site and walk out with cash in hand. We also buy computers, monitors, TVs, and lead-acid batteries.
Proudly serving Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Manteca, Tracy, Lodi, and the Sierra foothills, including greater 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
Recycling With Purpose
For more than 100 years, customers continue to rely on Modesto Junk Company as the region's premiere, go-to scrap metal recycler. Known for our trusted and transparent process, we only use state-certified scales, and upgrade pricing for customers with our on-site metal alloy analyzer. You can see your items weighed in person on site, and we are well known prompt payment - guaranteed. We still operate at our same original downtown location, just off Highway 99 in Modesto!
Servicing residential, commercial, and government customers, ask us about bins, containers, and hauling for larger volumes of metal. It's a great option for those who regularly generate scrap metal as a byproduct of their work, and also for one-time clean-ups. Have a variety of metals? We actually sort through the bins we pick up for free, and then credit our customers for the higher value metals in their loads!
Recycle & Earn cash - today!
Sell Your Scrap Metal and Recyclables Here
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 load? Ask about our drop box, container service, and truck hauling for scrap metal recycling.
Bin Sizes Available
20-Yard
30-Yard
40-Yard
Roll Carts
Tilt-Forward bins
4x4
4x6
4x8
Why Choose Us
Trusted Recycling. Proven Results.
For over a century, Modesto Junk Company has made it easy for people across the Central Valley 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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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 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 (which ever 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 Ninth 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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