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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Ace Metals
5711 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105-7623
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Acme Iron and Metal
6142 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-5902
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National Metals
3906 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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South Valley Metals Recycling
2350 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-4502
Kirtland 2
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Packrats Metal Recycling
4279 US-64, Kirtland, NM 87417
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Valley Scrap Metals Inc
4346 US-64, Kirtland, NM 87417-9421
Artesia 1
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Artesia Metals Inc
300 E Richey Ave, Artesia, NM 88210-1004
Bosque Farms 1
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Acme Iron And Metal
1220 Bosque Farms Blvd, Bosque Farms, NM 87068
Carlsbad 1
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Teague's Iron and Metal
1702 E Greene St, Carlsbad, NM 88220-9711
Espanola 1
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Boneyard Auto Salvage
6 Boneyard Rd, Espanola, NM 87532-8011
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CBH Metal Recycling
4520 Bloomfield Hwy, Farmington, NM 87401
Hobbs 1
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Hobbs Iron & Metal
920 S Grimes St, Hobbs, NM 88240-7831
Rio Rancho 1
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Rio Rancho Metal Recycling
110 Frontage Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-1402
Roswell 1
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Acme Iron and Metal
1100 E McGaffey St, Roswell, NM 88203-7946
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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 New Mexico. You can browse 14 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 New Mexico. With 14 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.