Selling scrap metal yourself can save you money or earn you a little. Here’s a roundup of Pierce County scrap yards.
Pay rates, hours, and accepted materials change. Look up each yard directly for current details before driving over with a load. Below is the current shortlist of yards operating in Tacoma in 2026.
Calbag Metals — Tacoma
- Address: 1602 Marine View Drive, Tacoma, WA 98422
- Takes: Most non-ferrous metals; processes ferrous and steel for domestic and export markets; auto bodies. Catalytic converters are accepted only when scrapping a whole vehicle (ID and title required).
- Notes: Industrial-grade facility just off I-5; open to the public. E-waste isn’t advertised.
Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer Steel) — Tacoma
- Address: 1902 Marine View Drive, Tacoma, WA 98422
- Takes: Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, end-of-life vehicles.
- Notes: Large export-oriented yard on the Tideflats. Rebranded from Schnitzer Steel to Radius Recycling in 2023. One of the largest metal recyclers on the West Coast.
Sutter Metals — Tacoma
- Address: 5312 Burlington Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
- Takes: General metal and end-of-life vehicles via their “Vehicle Value” program.
- Notes: Tacoma site is Sutter’s largest sorting and exporting facility; one of the few local yards with Saturday hours.
Metro Metals NW — Tacoma
- Address: 2202 E River St, Tacoma, WA 98421
- Takes: Ferrous and non-ferrous, household items, and appliances from the public for cash. E-waste accepted from businesses only.
- Notes: Offers mobile car crushing.
A Note on Yards That Used to Be Here
- Tacoma Metals (1754 Thorne Rd) permanently closed in March 2024.
- Pacific Iron & Metal operates in Seattle only — there’s no current Tacoma location.
What Pays Well
- Copper — high-value. Wire, pipe, fittings.
- Brass — fittings, plumbing.
- Aluminum — siding, gutters, cans.
- Stainless steel — appliance components.
What Pays Poorly
- Mixed steel — appliance bodies, structural. Low per-pound rate.
- Cast iron — bathtubs, sinks. Heavy but low rate.
Practical Tips
- Separate by metal type — they’ll pay more if it’s pre-sorted.
- Strip insulation off copper wire before bringing it in.
- Bring ID — most yards require it.
- Cash vs check — varies by yard and load size.
Or Just Call Hoss
If sorting and hauling don’t sound fun, we pick up scrap on a standard junk-hauling rate (see the pricing section) and route it to responsible disposal. You don’t pocket the scrap value, but you save the hassle.
Call (253) 553-2978.