A Scrap Metal Recycling Leader

We buy all types of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals at each of our recycling locations, with a team of specialists who continually monitor market conditions to establish fair, competitive prices.

Our Company Commitment

Our employees, customers, communities and environment deserve nothing less than our very best every day. 

Safety

Our goal is to have zero accidents. Ever.

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Environmental Awareness

Because scrap yards help save the Earth.

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Integrity

We follow strict standards for what materials we will accept.

Giving Back

Supporting the communities in which we work and live.

A History of Recycling

River Metals Recycling, LLC (RMR) is a wholly owned venture of Cincinnati-based,The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ), one of the USA’s largest scrap metal companies.

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1885

Our parent company, The David J. Joseph Company, began.

1998

RMR was formed by combining the Klempner Brothers yard, River City Baling, and River City Shredding (all in Louisville, KY) with DJJ’s Henderson, KY and Newport, KY yards. 

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2008

DJJ became part of Nucor’s family of companies.

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Today

Today, we operate recycling facilities across five states.

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