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.
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CRHC Freedom Metals
1225 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40210-1863
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ELG Metals
8200 Port Rd, Louisville, KY 40258-2860
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GC's Junk Cars
9850 Von Allmen Ct, Louisville, KY 40241-2854
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River Metals Recycling
2045 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206-1006
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Vogt Environmental Services
3400 Vogt Ave, Louisville, KY 40211-2045
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Environmental Recycling
3899 Winchester Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
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Midwest Metals Corp-Lexington
195 Lisle Industrial Ave, Lexington, KY 40511-2500
Allen 1
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Mr Metal Recycling
4816 Ky Route 1428, Allen, KY 41601-9496
Berea 1
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Lanham Iron & Metal
2542 Paint Lick Rd, Berea, KY 40461-4912
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MetalWorks
199 Mitch McConnell Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101-7519
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Waddell's Auto & Scrap Metal Recycling & Parts
311 Steel Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-9063
Elkton 1
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Bordeau Metals, LLC of Elkton, Kentucky
1942 W Jeff Davis Hwy, Elkton, KY 42220-8706
Ferguson 1
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River Metal Recycling
905 Crane Rd, Ferguson, KY 42501-9502
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Green Metals Inc.
706 Triport Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324-8974
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City Salvage And Recycling
2495 Greenville Rd, Hopkinsville, KY 42240-1104
Maceo 1
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River Metals Recycling
7061 KY-2830, Maceo, KY 42303
Monticello 1
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Iron Man Recycling
316 Commerce Dr, Monticello, KY 42633-7193
Newport 1
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River Metals Recycling
1220 Licking Pike, Newport, KY 41071-1567
Paducah 1
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River Metals Recycling
4265 Moody Rd, Paducah, KY 42001-9176
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Mountain Metal Recyclables
33 N Railroad Ave, Prestonsburg, KY 41653-1128
Providence 1
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Smith Metals Recycling
501 US Highway 41A N, Providence, KY 42450-2134
Radcliff 1
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Edwards Scrap Metal Recycling
2525 Dixie Hwy, Radcliff, KY 40160-1042
Richmond 1
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Richmond Scrap Iron & Madison Co Recycling
1209 Berea Rd, Richmond, KY 40475-9535
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Cumberland Scrap Processors, LLC
1300 Morgantown Rd, Russellville, KY 42276-8578
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Midwest Metals
40 Windhurst Way, Shelbyville, KY 40065-8175
Upton 1
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Priddy’s Scrap Metal & Junk Vehicles
1190 Copelin Valley Rd, Upton, KY 42784-9251
Winchester 1
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CRHC Freedom Metals
425 Gawthrop Dr, Winchester, KY 40391-8910
Also in Kentucky
- Junkyards that Buy Cars14
- Salvage Yards with Online Parts Inventory12
- Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers5
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 Kentucky. You can browse 27 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 Kentucky. With 27 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.