Guy was very rude, told me I didn't weigh my truck, which I did I even took a picture of the weight. Insisted on only giving me 200 pounds of light metal receipt. Definitely won't go back there. I dont the exact weight I had but I can definitely say it was more then that. 3 old heavy duty canopies... a 5 gallon bucket of screws and a workout bike and 2 old pool filter motors and some other odds and ends gave me 15$
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Bill Schwanda
Oct 14, 2025
5.0
The yard guys here are great and super helpful. Sgt. Scrap gives some of the best pricing for scrap in the tri-state area and has easy access in and out.
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Tom F
Sep 24, 2025
5.0
Great place to get top dollar for your scrap. They help you sort it out also to get the most money possible.
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Dennis Bohner
Aug 28, 2025
5.0
First time going there today. Best prices and awesome service. Will scrap there again.
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Nick
Aug 20, 2025
5.0
These guys are awesome. I don't scrap often but when I do they always help me out when I'm unsure of what type of metal I have. The staff is friendly and helpful and while I'm no expert the prices they pay seem extremely competitive compared to the other yards around me.
One of the most common distinctions of scrap metal is between ferrous and non-ferrous metals. At Sgt. Scrap, we are happy to accept various kinds of both metals. The easiest way to differentiate the two categories is by terms of iron. For example, non-ferrous metals do not contain iron while ferrous metals do. Metals containing iron tend to be stronger and more durable and metals with no iron are usually softer and more malleable. Some further properties of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal include:
What are Ferrous Metals?
These types of scrap metal tend to contain various alloying elements, such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium, and manganese. These elements are what make ferrous metal a perfect material for engineering applications. Since these metals also contain iron, they are strong and typically magnetic, making them ideal for the construction of long-lasting skyscrapers, tools, vehicle engines, pipelines, containers, automobiles, and cutlery.
What are Non-Ferrous Metals?
All pure metal forms, except for pure iron, are non-ferrous. Since non-ferrous metals do not contain iron, they are easier to weld and fabricate. Many non-ferrous metals are used for industrial and aesthetic purposes. These metals also tend to be corrosion-resistant with low density and feature great thermal and electrical conductivity.
What Specific Types of Scrap Metal Will You Buy?
Whether you have ferrous or non-ferrous metals, we are happy to buy your scrap metal and repurpose it for countless applications. The types of metal that we accept include:
Copper: Scrap copper is a ferrous metal in high demand that is used in electronics, wires, and plumbing materials. We also accept copper bearings, such as motors, light ballast, sealed units, and AC units.
Aluminum: We are glad to take your scrap aluminum, including, washers and dryers, outdoor furniture with aluminum framing, and even old bicycles. Aluminum is a ferrous metal and has many recyclable uses.
Stainless Steel: Since stainless steel is heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and easy to clean, it is a popular material in many industries, like medical and food services. Stainless steel is a ferrous metal and can be reused in manufacturing and industrial processes.
Steel: A commonly recycled ferrous metal is steel. We accept steel from items like rotors and drums, complete cars, and cast iron.
Brass: We accept various types of scrap brass from doorknobs, bullet casings, and old air-conditioning units. Brass is a non-ferrous metal that has several uses in many home furnishings, such as light fixtures and bed frames.
Lead: We will buy lead and products containing lead, including batteries, gun range lead, and copper-insulated lead. Lead is a non-ferrous metal with many applications and sometimes can be recycled multiple times.
Alloy: We will buy your alloy This non-ferrous metal is found in nickel, titanium, carbide inserts, and similar items.
What other items do you buy?
Radiators
Turnings
Wheels
E-scrap
Insulated wire
Aluminum wire
Metal shavings
For specific pricing information on each type of scrap metal, explore our today’s prices page for updated cost estimates.
How can I sell my scrap metal to SGT Scrap?
We Offer multiple ways!
1. Drop Off - Bring your box truck full of metal to one of our locations. We will weigh your metal and pay you on the spot.
2. Mobile Pick Up - Complete the form on our website or call to schedule a pickup. Our team will come to you to pick up your scrap of 500 lbs or more of non-ferrous metals
3. Rolloff Containers - Gathering metal from jobs over time? We can drop off a dumpster and pickup your scrap metal for payment when it's full
What areas do you serve?
As the best scrap metal yard, we proudly serve a large radius around New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including but not limited to the following counties:
All of NJ
All of Delaware
Philadelphia and Bucks, Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania
Long Island and Staten Island, NY
Manhattan, NY (for 1,000 pounds or more)
How much is scrap metal worth?
The cost of various metals is constantly changing, but SGT Scrap pays top dollar on the spot!