BL Duke - Joliet Public Scrap Metal Recycling Yard at 1 Industry Ave Gate 2, Joliet, IL 60435

Seven years on the road, and I’ve dealt with my fair share of scrap yards. But this was the first time a place gave me grief over dunnage—you know, the random wood or trash that comes with a load, not mine. And these guys *refuse* to take it? At a scrap yard? Come on. That’s just lazy. ---

My old man’s been hauling his scrap to BL Duke for years, and honestly, he won’t shut up about how good it is. The crew there treats him like family—always friendly, always on the ball. But he’s got a soft spot for Ish, who’s basically the guy’s personal scrap angel. If he’s got a question, Ish’s got the answer. ---

BL Duke was a breeze to work with. The staff knew their stuff, the yard was clean and easy to navigate, and the whole thing felt way more professional than most places like this. No running around, no confusion—just a smooth experience start to finish. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

I’ve only been to this place once, just to drop off a couple of old parts, but the guys working there made it easy. They walked me through the whole process, even helped me figure out how to get paid for what I brought. The only thing that bugged me was how they weigh stuff—you drive in, dump your scrap, then drive out, and they go by the difference. Works fine if you’ve got a truckload, but for small stuff, it feels like a hassle. Still, they didn’t turn me away, so I can’t complain too much. ---

Alright, so I’ve been to this place a few times, usually with a buddy or two. The deals they offer are solid—no nonsense, just fair prices. The only thing that gets me is how picky they are about what they take. If you’re not some big-time scraper hauling loads all over the city, they’ll make you jump through hoops to figure out what’s worth their time. But hey, the people are decent, the place is easy to find, and they don’t mess you around. Appreciate it. ---