Most grades and types of aluminum are recycled at Taylor Iron & Metal. Whether you have new or used aluminum products, it probably has value as a recyclable item.  Some aluminum items that are frequently recycled are:

• Auto/Truck Wheels
• Automobile Parts
• Plate/Structural Products
• Radiators/Condensers
• Siding
• Turnings/Shavings
• Beverage Cans
• Cast Aluminum Products
• Most Any Product Containing Aluminum

Note: For the top prices, aluminum products must be free of contamination.  Please call for requirements concerning aluminum scrap materials.  We also buy unclean or contaminated aluminum products at a reduced price.

Most grades or types of brass are recyclable.  Anything from machine shop turnings or solids to miscellaneous household items; if it's brass we probably buy it.  Some frequently recycled brass items are:

• Fire Extinguishers
• Industrial Scrap
• Household Items
• Plumbing Supplies
• Water Meters
• Most Any Product Containing Brass

We buy all grades of copper.  Whether you have a few pounds or several trailer loads, we are equipped to handle your copper recycling needs.  For grading instructions and current pricing, please contact us.

• Bare Bright
• #1 Copper
• #2 Copper
• Sheet Copper
• Insulated Copper Wire
• Copper Turnings

Note: For a top price, copper products must be free of iron, rubber, plastic, tar, etc.  We do purchase unclean copper products at a reduced price.

All types of radiators and condensers are recyclable, whether they are made from copper, brass, aluminum, or more than one type of metal.  Here are some of the common radiators and condensers that are recyclable:

• Automobile Radiators
• Automobile A/C Condensers
• Automobile Oil Coolers
• Household A/C Condensers
• Most Any Type of Radiator or Condenser

Note: For top prices, radiators and condensers should be free of iron, plastic, rubber, or other contaminants.  We also purchase unclean radiators at a reduced price.  Contact us for more information.

Aluminum-cased automatic automobile transmissions are priced on a per piece basis.  We purchase most any type of aluminum-cased transmission:

• Rear Wheel Drive Aluminum Automatics
• Front Wheel Drive Aluminum Automatics
• 4x4 Transfer Cases

Note: Front wheel drive transmissions are priced according to size.  Transmissions should be complete with bell housings and tail shafts.  All pans must be removed from transmissions with the oil properly drained.  Any steel- bodied or magnesium-cased or partial transmissions will be purchased at a reduced rate.

We purchase automobiles for recycling:

• Complete Automobiles
• Burnt Automobiles
• Stripped Automobiles
• With or Without Motors and Transmissions

Note: A photo I.D. and title may be required for the sale of any automobile.  All gas tanks must be removed.  All tires must be removed or taken back after delivery to our yard.  Motors and transmissions must have the pans removed and oil properly drained.  Trunks and interiors must be free of debris or other scrap metal.  Spare tires must be removed.  All fluids must be drained.  Freon must be properly removed.

Most household appliances are recyclable:

• Stoves
• Ranges
• Ovens
• Washers/Dryers
• Dishwashers
• Water Heaters
• A/C Units
• Furnaces

Note: All appliances must be properly emptied of freon.  Refrigerators/freezers must be empty of all other debris.  Water heaters must be drained.  We do not buy "stone-lined water tanks".  We do not accept microwave ovens.

• Electric Fans
• Heating & A/C
• Automobile Starters & Alternators
• Industrial Equipment
• Mining Industry
• Most Any Type of Electrical Motors