Des Moines, IA Scrap Metal Prices

Des Moines is the most populous city in the state of Iowa with a population of about 214,000 residents. It is the county seat of Polk County, situated on Des Moines River, and close to Cedar Rapids to the east.  

The city is a social and cultural hub filled with an array of recreational facilities such as the Des Moines Art Center, events, festivals, and landmarks such as the state capitol and the Science Center of Iowa.

Des Moines has a thriving economy with a low employment rate. Manufacturing and mining have a rich history here, and still continue to play a big part in the city’s economy. Hence, if you want to sell scrap metal, there’s an opportunity to make some good side income.

The laws of the state are not as strict, so selling these materials will be easy. Additionally, the city has numerous scrap yards you can go to, and most of them are reputable.

Best Scrap Yards in Des Moines

If you are looking for good places to take your materials, some of the places you should consider are the following.

Those on the southern side, especially around Pleasant Hill can go to Scrap Processors on 608 South East 30^th Street, Yaw’s Auto Salvage on 919 South East 21^st Street, Don’s Auto & Truck Salvage on 1500 South East 30^th Street, or Wrench N Go on 2233 Maury Street. Mid America Recycling and ABC Rolloff Dumpsters are also recommended places.

Good scrap yard dealers between Union Park and Fairmont Park would be Alter Metal Recycling on 1810 Hull Avenue andSwift’s Trails End Auto Recycling on 1623 East 17^th Street. Don’t go to Ron’s Auto Salvage on Dixon Street. We advise against them because of their terrible customer service.

If you are on the northern side of the city, we do recommend American Scrap on 1635 East Madison Avenue, Silvercrest Recycling on 1665 East Madison Avenue, and U-Pull-It on 1600 North East 44^th Avenue.