Materials We Recycle
Steel
Steel is the most recycled material in the world.
Aluminum
Radius makes it easy to recycle aluminum scrap from household, commercial, and manufacturing sources.
Copper
Radius facilities accept a wide range of copper scrap, including #1, #2, and bare bright.
Brass
Radius facilities accept brass scrap, including red and yellow brass.
Heavy Iron
Radius accepts heavy iron, commonly sourced from industrial machinery and equipment.
Light Iron
Light iron includes metals typically sourced from appliances, car shells and body panels, air conditioning units, and other thin sheet metal products.
Prohibited Materials
Radius facilities recycle a wide range of ferrous and nonferrous metals. However, for the safety of our team and the protection of the environment, certain materials cannot be accepted.
Ready to recycle your scrap metal?
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about materials accepted for recycling at Radius yards.
Radius facilities accept ferrous and nonferrous metals for recycling in many forms, including the items listed below:
- Aerosol cans
- Appliances
- Automobiles
- Air conditioning compressors
- Bicycles
- Busheling
- Cable and wire
- Catalytic converters
- Cast iron
- Chain link fencing
- Steel
- Shock absorbers
- Drums, barrels and other containers
- Gas cylinders and tanks
- Heavy melt steel
- Industrial metals
- Metal banding
- Metal roofing
- Motor blocks
- Propane tanks
- Rebar
- Sheet metal
- Tin
Radius facilities accept the following nonferrous metals:
- Aluminum, including cans, rims, siding, sheet
- Coils
- Copper, including #1, #2 and bare bright
- CRV beverage containers (Accepted at California facilities only)
- Insulated wire
- Electric motors
- Electrical parts
- Electrical wiring
- Irony aluminum, including lawn furniture
- Lead-acid batteries
- New production
- Other alloys
- Plumbing parts
- Radiators
- Red brass (Ebony)
- Shredded scrap (Zorba)
- Stainless steel
- Turnings
- Wheel weights (Ropes)
- Yellow brass (Honey)
- Zinc
We do not accept metal that we cannot confirm as legitimate. Metal theft is a growing concern in many of our communities and it impacts all of us.
At Radius Recycling, metal theft prevention is part of our business, including:
- Training our employees to know what to look for
- Documenting all transactions
- Cooperating with local law enforcement
When visiting our metals recycling facilities, please ensure that you have the appropriate ownership documentation for any metal you are selling. Metal documentation policies vary by location based on state law.
Yes, Radius offers options to sell your car for parts or recycle it responsibly. Send us a message to figure out which option is best for you.
While we accept most metals for recycling, please review the list below of prohibited items:
- Airbags
- Closed containers such as enclosed drums or tanks
- Hazardous waste or chemicals
- Flammable materials, including ammunition, explosives, and lithium-ion batteries
- Fluids including oils, gasoline, antifreeze, hydraulic fluid, gear oil, or grease
- Fluorescent lights
- Paint cans
- Radioactive materials
- Refrigerants
- Tires, wood, dirt, yard debris, concrete, asphalt, glass, rubber
Questions about a specific material? Reach out to your local Radius Recycling facility for guidance.
Yes, customers are legally required to provide a valid, government-issued photo ID to sell scrap metal with Radius. This helps deter metal theft and establish a clear chain of custody for materials.
Payment is generally made by check, but it varies based on the Radius location capabilities.
Yes, Radius facilities accept household appliances like ovens, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, and refrigerators.
Refrigerant-containing appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners need special handling. Customers will be asked to certify that refrigerants have been removed from these appliances in accordance with applicable state law.
You can contact the Radius facility near you to find out daily prices for scrap metal grades.
At Radius, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a core value. We are committed to protecting the well-being of our employees, customers, and communities by fostering a strong, sustainable safety culture.
When visiting our metals recycling facilities, please remember the following safety policies:
General Safety
- Stay in designated customer areas at all times—heavy equipment is in use.
- Do not enter operational areas or loading zones unless explicitly directed by facility personnel.
- Follow all instructions from facility personnel immediately.
- No smoking anywhere on the premises.
- No horseplay, alcohol/drugs, or weapons of any kind are permitted on site.
- No photography or video may be taken while on site.
- If an emergency occurs, stop safely and remain in your vehicle unless directed by staff. Notify facility personnel immediately.
Vehicle & Traffic Rules
- Follow posted speed limits and maintain at least 10 feet between vehicles.
- No cell phone use while driving on facility property.
- All occupants must wear seatbelts while the vehicle is moving.
- Children under 18 must remain in vehicles at all times.
- Exit vehicles only when instructed, especially when your vehicle is being unloaded by machinery.
Personal Protective Measures
- Wear closed‑toe shoes for your protection.
- Wear gloves when handling recycled metals.