J & S Scrap Metal & Recycling at 36 Starr St, Johnston, RI 02919

Okay, I’m not one to badmouth a business, but this place is a straight-up ripoff. I brought in a car battery, some aluminum scrap, and a roll of brand-new aluminum flashing—stuff that should’ve easily sold for $50+ elsewhere. Some old guy (looked like he crawled out of a dumpster) snatched my items, disappeared into the back, and came back with *seven dollars*. No weights, no receipt, no explanation. At Siegel, I get $11 just for the battery, and the aluminum alone should’ve been $30. I was already having a rough day (my dad was just hospitalized), so I didn’t even argue. Just laughed, took the seven bucks, and walked out. Lesson learned—never bring anything valuable here. ---

Honestly, J&S Salvage is the real deal—every single person I talked to there knew their stuff. They walked me through sorting my scrap, pointed me to where I needed to go next, and didn’t make me feel like I was wasting their time. No runaround, no attitude, just straightforward help. If you’re looking for a scrap yard that actually treats you right, this is the place. I’ll be back, no question. ---

Look, I’ve been to a lot of scrap yards, and most of them are either sketchy or overpriced. J&S? Completely different story. The owner and staff are solid—no games, no nonsense. I needed some C-channel, and they had it at a price that actually made sense. If you’re serious about scrap, this is the only place I’d bother with. ---

I’ll admit, I went in expecting another run-of-the-mill scrap yard—you know, the kind where they lowball you and act like they’re doing you a favor. But J&S? Completely blew that idea out of the water. The crew there is legit—hardworking, honest, and not the usual cutthroat scrap-yard types. And the prices? I nearly fell over when they handed me nearly *four times* what I thought I’d get. I’ve dealt with enough of these places to know when someone’s screwing you over, and J&S isn’t one of them. Jeff, keep doing what you’re doing—I’ll be back, and I’m sending everyone I know your way. ---

Been bringing my scrap to these guys for about a year now—both for work and personal stuff—and Jeff, the owner, is just a good dude to deal with. Prices are fair, no hassle, no drama. If you’re looking for a scrap yard that won’t waste your time or shortchange you, this is the spot. No need to overthink it—just go to J&S.