California scrap metal firm was founded in 1920. March 17, 2020 By Brian Taylor Modesto, California-based family scrap recycling business Modesto Junk Co. Inc., established [...]

By John Holland March 15, 2020 See the Two-minute Video by Andy Alfaro of The Modesto Bee Early in 1920, Alex Highiet started dealing in [...]

By Andy Alfaro March 14, 2020 Modesto Junk Co. is celebrating its 100th year in the business of turning scrap to [...]

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They celebrated the Fourth in winning style: Modesto parade awards announced (The Modesto Bee) By John Holland [email protected] July 07, 2018 [...]

Direct PDF link of article here: Modesto Junk Co featured in 'Progress' magazine, April 2018 Original article appeared on page 17 of the [...]

Cover Story Five commandments for down markets The accumulated wisdom of scrap recycling veterans leads to five important rules to help cope with difficult market [...]

  Modesto Junk Company is featured in the March/April 2016 edition of Stanislaus Magazine! A link to the current edition of Stanislaus Magazine can be [...]

September 3, 2015 MODESTO — The United States has undergone a cultural shift in its waste habits over the last 20 years. Lowering the amount [...]

Features - Commodity Focus Lower prices and reduced supply are among the challenges facing ferrous scrap processors in the first half of 2015. Brian Taylor [...]