A map pin can't tell you whether a yard takes a trunk full of aluminum cans and copper pipe or only buys whole vehicles — and the two are priced completely differently. Every yard tagged here states on its own site that it buys scrap from the public by weight. Posted prices move weekly with the commodity market and differ by state, so treat any number you read online as a starting point and confirm by phone the morning you haul.
Boise 3
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Pacific Steel & Recycling
5120 W Emerald St, Boise, ID 83706-1534
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TNT Auto Salvage
6334 W Gowen Rd, Boise, ID 83709-5668
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United Metals Recycling
3809 S Eagleson Rd, Boise, ID 83705-4928
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B&K Auto Recyclers
1145 W 6th S, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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United Metals Recycling
1190 W Airbase Rd, Mountain Home, ID 83647
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United Metals Recycling
2210 Sunset Strip, Mountain Home, ID 83647-5644
Lewiston 2
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Pacific Steel & Recycling
604 12th St N, Lewiston, ID 83501-1502
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Sutton Salvage
29061 Old Spiral Hwy, Lewiston, ID 83501-5062
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Pacific Steel & Recycling
1939 Highland Ave E, Twin Falls, ID 83301-7925
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm
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United Metals Recycling
2499 Warren Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301-7978
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Caldwell 1
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United Metals Recycling
311 Albany St, Caldwell, ID 83605-3242
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Heyburn 1
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United Metals Recycling- Heyburn
1840 US-30 , Heyburn, ID 83336
Nampa 1
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Boise Core Catalytics LLC
201 N Kings Rd, Nampa, ID 83687-3649
Payette 1
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United Metals Recycling
10800 U S 95, Payette, ID 83661
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
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Pacific Steel & Recycling
2206 N Main St, Pocatello, ID 83204-2406
Ponderay 1
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Pacific Steel & Recycling
1000 Triangle Dr, Ponderay, ID 83852-9730
Post Falls 1
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Universal Metals
3626 W Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID 83854-9377
Also in Idaho
Good to know
What are current scrap metal prices?
Yards set their own buy prices and move them weekly with the commodity market, so there is no national figure. As a rough order of magnitude in 2026: steel and light iron pay cents per pound, aluminum cans a few tens of cents per pound, and clean copper a few dollars per pound. Prices also vary by state and by how clean and sorted your material is — call the yard the day you plan to haul and ask for their current posted price.
Do scrap yards pay cash?
Many do, but not everywhere: several states restrict cash payouts for scrap metal transactions and require a check, prepaid card or bank transfer, often with a waiting period for catalytic converters and certain nonferrous metals. Every yard is required to record your photo ID either way. Ask about payment method when you call for prices.
What scrap metal is worth the most money?
Per pound, copper pays best — clean bright wire and copper tubing top the list, followed by brass and insulated wire. Catalytic converters are priced per unit rather than by weight and can be worth far more than the metal in them. Steel and light iron pay the least per pound but make up the bulk of most loads.
Who will buy junk cars?
Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Idaho. You can browse 17 licensed auto buyers in the state to get competitive scrap quotes. Most buyers handle all ownership transfer paperwork and offer complimentary towing.
Who gives the most cash for junk cars?
High cash offers are typically made by established salvage yards and automotive recyclers operating in Idaho. With 17 listings available state-wide, comparing quotes from multiple yards helps maximize your payout. Complete vehicles with intact catalytic converters and valuable parts command higher prices.