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JOB-SITE RECYCLING — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Construction scrap metal recycling Chicago.
The short answer: call Ironcrest at 312-880-8174, we pick up your job-site scrap metal the same day anywhere in Chicago, recycle every pound responsibly, and pay you paid within 24–48 hours.
THE QUICK ANSWER
What you need to know in thirty seconds.
Yes — we recycle construction scrap metal across Chicago, same day. Copper, wire, brass, aluminum, and steel from new construction, remodels, and tear-outs: we pick it up at your job site, sort and grade it honestly, recycle every pound through proper channels, and pay within 24–48 hours. One call: 312-880-8174. Text photos to the same number for today’s price before we roll.
MATERIALS WE RECYCLE
The full job-site stream.
- Copper wire and cable — offcuts, pulls, Romex, THHN, feeders.
- Copper pipe and tubing — plumbing and hydronic offcuts.
- Brass — fittings, valves, fixtures from rough-in and trim.
- Aluminum — wire, siding, gutters, extrusions.
- Steel — studs, duct, strapping, structural offcuts.
- Electrical gear — panels, breakers, disconnects, transformers.
Sorted loads earn their grade — but we’ll take it mixed and sort it ourselves. Nothing usable goes to landfill on our watch.
HOW JOB-SITE RECYCLING WORKS
Keep building. We handle the metal.
- Send photos. Text the pile to 312-880-8174 — what it is, roughly how much, job-site address.
- Same-day pickup. We come to the site anywhere in Chicago, load it, and weigh it in front of you.
- Paid within 24–48 hours. Paid the same visit. Your site stays clean and your schedule stays intact.
Running a long job? Ask about bin and pickup options — a bin on site, swapped on your schedule.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Construction recycling questions, answered.
Do you recycle construction scrap metal in Chicago?
Yes — same-day pickup across Chicago for copper, wire, brass, aluminum, and steel from job sites. Call 312-880-8174.
What construction metals do you take?
Copper wire and pipe, brass fittings and valves, aluminum, steel, and electrical gear — the full job-site stream, on one truck.
Do I need to separate the metals?
No. Sorted loads earn more and we’ll tell you what the split would gain you, but we buy mixed and sort it ourselves.
How quickly can you clear a job site?
Same day across Chicago. Morning call, afternoon pickup — your site is clean before the next trade shows up.
Is there really one conversion action here?
Yes: send photos. Text them to 312-880-8174 for today’s price, or call. That one step starts everything.
SEND PHOTOS FIRST
Send photos for today's price.
Every load is different — material, grade, quantity, and condition all move the offer. Clear photos and an honest description are all it takes to get today's price.
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HOW SELLING WORKS
Three steps to an offer.
Material review
We review what the material is, its condition and quantity, and whether it fits a direct purchase.
Receive an offer
For qualifying material, we discuss a direct purchase offer and the next steps.
SEND PHOTOS — FREE QUOTE WITHIN 24 HOURS
Send a photo, get a fast, free no-obligation quote — or call 312-880-8174.