Paul Nickell
Quick and easy, I got along fine the first time taking scrap. The staff was helpful in showing me the procedures.
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Alter Metal Recycling – Des Moines is a full-service recycling center located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. We specialize in all forms of scrap metal, offering top prices for copper, brass, aluminum and stainless steel. Our experienced team is professionally trained to provide the best customer service possible to ensure that your recycling needs are met quickly and efficiently.
At Alter Metal Recycling – Des Moines we take pride in our commitment to the environment. We are dedicated to responsibly reclaiming and recycling as many materials as possible instead of sending them to landfills. By properly disposing of metals, we help prevent air and water pollution as well as mitigating greenhouse gas emissions caused by mining and manufacturing new products from raw materials.
Our facility features a full-service junkyard with an expansive selection of automotive parts at unbeatable prices. For those looking to do their own repairs and restorations, our knowledgeable staff can help you find exactly what you need – whether it’s engines, transmissions or body parts. We also offer free delivery on large orders.
In addition to car parts, Alter Metal Recycling – Des Moines serves as a salvage yard where customers can bring in any kind of scrap metal for recycling or resale. This includes appliances, pipes, wires, radiators and many other types of metals. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows us to separate different types of metals quickly and accurately so you get the highest return for your scrap metal.
Whether you’re looking for automotive parts or want to recycle old metals for cash, be sure to check out Alter Metal Recycling – Des Moines at 1810 Hull Ave., Des Moines IA 50313!
Real customer testimonials
Jeff Wilson
Took in over 120 of silver pcb boards only gave me 80lbs. Scales are way off.
Dave Steinick
These guys treat me great every time.
I am small fries compared to many scrapers. Maybe 100lbs every few years, and they are always nice, and I always come out with more money than expected.
And they pay in cash, so that's a plus 🙂
raymond svaleson (kenworth)
best place in central iowa for sure
veterans empowerment
We have tried, just about every recycler in town. Alters got 5 stars for 5 reasons. 1) No one has paid us more on catalytic converters and precious metals than alters (except for batteries). 2) Jack is the precious metals handler, If your new, he will explain what is ideal to get you to a higher yield. He works with an experienced caddy coordinator and together they will get you top doller. 3) The ladies up stairs are very polite, courteous, quick to get you pai d and Francine is always smiling. 3) How they offer cash on the spot. You will need a photo I.D. 4) How they will assist you unloading large loads. 5) How they treat veterans especially our veteran nonprofit, businesses like this is the reason a lot of us served.. Your not just a customer here, tey make you feel like a alters free agent, recycle distributor. They open at 8:00 and you have to be in the yard by 4:00 to get paidso they can leave by 4:30 Monday through Friday.
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