WHAT WE TAKE

That pop can that you're drinking out of right now has probably been recycled. That beer you had at the lake over the weekend? Probably recycled too. The earth has a finite number of natural resources, and the recycling of metal goods helps turn that old aluminum can into a brand new beverage can, ready for you to enjoy. At Lakeside Auto Recyclers East, we’re happy to be doing our part, recycling scrap metal as we SHRED THE WORLD!
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Please see the list of scrap metal items that we can and cannot take.

If your items meet the criteria below, bring it down to our convenient Carter Lake location and get paid in cash!

WHAT WE TAKE

  • Above and Under Ground Tanks
    Must have a minimum of 3-foot square hole at both ends and be thoroughly cleaned of liquids and gases prior to delivery. Must be odor-free

  • Aerosol Cans
    Must be empty and punctured, cut or crushed

  • Aircraft Material
    Must be verified free of radioactive sources and contain no aluminum/lithium alloys or chemical residues

  • Barrels, Drums, and Other Containers
    Accepted as long as they have no hazard or warning labels. "Certified Clean." No non-metal residual materials or fluids. Must have lids removed or be cut in half prior to delivery

  • Compressed/Liquefied Gas Cylinders and Vessels 
    If segregated, valves removed, depressurized, and rendered unusable

  • Dross, Metallic
    Must have certification and documentation that the dross is not hazardous and has been managed in compliance with applicable legal requirements

  • Gauges and Measuring Devices
    Must be verified free of radioactive sources

  • Heaters, Oil-Filled Space/Portable Pre-1980
    Must be drained of free-flowing oil and did not contain oil containing greater than 50 ppm PCB. No fluids will be accepted

  • Household Appliances (White Goods)
    We accept refrigerators, dryers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, commercial coolers, dishwashers, furnaces, freezers, clothes washers, hot water heaters, kitchen ranges/ovens, thermostats, drinking fountains, light fixtures, trash compactors, vending machines. All fluids must be drained. No sodium chromate, ammonia, or asbestos containing appliances. No microwaves or televisions accepted

  • Hydraulic Equipment 
    Accepted if it is labeled "No PCBs" or documentation supports that it is less than 50 ppm PCB concentrations

  • Lighting Fixtures, Outdoor and Industrial/ Commercial 
    Must be free of capacitors or ballasts with PCB concentrations greater than 50 ppm and no bulbs

  • Military and Government Scrap
    Must have certification statement stating scrap to be free of explosive, radioactive, and hazardous materials

  • Natural Gas Pipeline System Components
    Must have documentation in accordance with TSCA regulations supporting that PCB concentrations are less than 50 ppm

  • Paint Cans
    Must be open, empty, and dry

  • Pumps 
    Must have documentation in accordance with TSCA regulations supporting that PCB concentrations are less than 50 ppm and free of mercury

  • Shells, Munitions
    Only discharged or spent brass shells or munitions casings will be accepted. No live ammunition or weapons

  • Transformers
    Must have documentation in accordance with TSCA regulations supporting that PCB concentrations are less than 50 ppm

  • Vehicles 
    MUST HAVE TITLE. No fluids accepted. Vehicles must be free of mercury switches, batteries, refrigerants, antifreeze, fuel, and oil

  • White Goods
    (See Household Appliances) Must be drained of all fluids. No microwaves or televisions accepted

  • Wire/Cable 
    Must be free of asbestos and PCBs

WE DON'T TAKE

  • Bringing in any of the following items could create serious safety and environmental concerns to you and our employees. These items are not allowed.

  • No Asbestos-Containing Scrap 
    We do not accept furnaces, pipes, or building materials

  • No Beryllium

  • No Capacitors
    Only accepted if it is labeled "No PCBs" or documentation supports that it is less than 50 ppm PCB concentrations

  • No Compressed Gas Cylinders that are Sealed
    We do not accept sealed or uncut aerosols, acetylene/propane/etc., fire extinguishers, air compressors, or unprocessed LP Tanks

  • No Explosives
    We do not accept weapons, "live” ammunition, or frac pipe

  • No Flammable Materials or Free Flowing Liquids
    We do not accept gases & fuels (combustibles), wet paint cans, cutting fluids, refrigerant, oils or other fluids

  • No Hazardous Materials
    We do not accept asbestos, airbags, refrigerants, sealed drums, corrosives or toxic waste

  • No Hazardous or Toxic Waste

  • No Lead-Painted Scrap

  • No Magnesium Turnings

  • No Non-Metallics
    We do not accept dirt/concrete, solid waste, asbestos, wood, fiberglass, plastics, rubber, tires, or glass

  • No PCB's
    We do not accept capacitors, televisions, ballasts or microwaves

  • No Radioactive Materials

  • No Refrigerant-Containing Scrap 
    You must have certification that refrigerant has been removed or drained

  • No Scrap Containing Excessive Trash or Non-Metallic Recyclables

  • No Scrap Containing Fluids 
    All fluids must be drained prior to delivery

  • No Tires
    We do not accept any tires for recycling

  • No Used Oil Filters
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What We Take at the Non-Ferrous Warehouse 

(Drop off located east of customer parking)

  • Ballasts
    Accepted if labeled "No PCBs" or documentation supports that it is less than 50 ppm PCB concentrations
  • Batteries
    We accept lead-acid only. No NIMH, NiCd, lithium or Absolyte batteries.
  • Electronic Scrap (E-scrap)
    We accept VCRs, radios, office equipment, copy machines, computers, keyboards, CPUs, printers, circuit boards. No circuit boards or cathode ray tubes

 

 
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