Address
1220 Licking Pike
Newport, KY 41071
Phone
(859) 291-5509
Please use this form
Hours
Mon -Fri: 7:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday: 8am to noon
We Buy Non-Ferrous, Ferrous, and E-Scrap
We accept non-ferrous scrap (aluminum, copper, brass), ferrous scrap (iron, steel, autos… metal that sticks to a magnet), and electronic scrap (circuit boards, laptops, hard drives).
How Do I Sell My Scrap?
First time selling your scrap metal to River Metals Recycling? Don’t worry, it’s easy, just review the site map and instructions below.
Ferrous Scrap (Sticks to a Magnet) Process
Enter the facility off of Licking Pike for ferrous (iron,steel…) go to the left.
Pull onto the scales an attendant will check ID & give you your in weight.
Out of the scales you will take a hard right heading back under the bridge.
You will be directed to a drop off. Where you can unload your scrap.
Pull up to the outbound scales and get your empty weight.
The ATM is in the front where you first came in. Go get paid!
Non-Ferrous Scrap Process
Enter the facility off of Licking Pike, through the gate right toward the non-ferrous building.
Pull right into the building unload, get your photo taken and get a pay ticket.
On the way out you will see this ATM to the right stop and get your cash!
Before you load your material…
Review our list of items we accept and items that must meet special conditions.
Find the location nearest you to review the yard layout and get instructions.
Once you get to the scrap yard…
A greeter will direct you (in most locations) to the ferrous or nonferrous area of the scrap yard based on what you’ve brought in that day.
Drive onto our scale with your scrap and present a valid photo ID, receive your weigh in ticket.
Proceed to the unloading area and remove the scrap metal from your vehicle. To keep our prices competitive, we may not have staff available to assist with unloading.
Go to the weigh out area, and we’ll give you a ticket based on the scrap’s weight and current scrap prices.
Take your ticket to the ATM, follow the instructions on the kiosk to get cash for your scrap!
Please Observe These Safety Guidelines
We create an environment to help eliminate industrial and environmental hazards. Our safety program is successful thanks to a company-wide commitment and strong safety culture. Thank you for making our yards safer!
- Watch out for heavy equipment.
- Make eye contact with the operator before moving around mobile equipment.
- Follow directions of traffic directors and inspectors.
- Only enter the unloading areas when instructed.
- Exit vehicle and stay in the designated area if your vehicle is unloaded with mobile equipment.
- Do not climb on or take material from scrap piles.
- Observe “No Smoking” and “Do Not Enter” signs in the yard.
- Watch out for pedestrians while driving (especially when backing up).
- Check for moving railcars at crossings and proceed cautiously over tracks.
- Report any injuries to the office promptly.
- Dress appropriately – wear sturdy shoes and use gloves to handle scrap.