What We Buy at Johnstown Scrap:
At Johnstown Scrap, we strive to keep our customers informed. There are many different kinds of materials that are considered “Scrap.” Below is a list of the items that we do not buy, for your convenience. This is in no way a complete list, as that list would be miles long. If you have any questions regarding what we do or do not buy, contact our buyer below.
To see a list of Ferrous Materials we buy, click here. For our Non-Ferrous list, click here!
If you would like to view our current prices, check out our Johnstown Scrap Metal price sheet:
For Ferrous Material Pricing, click here.
For Non-Ferrous Material Pricing, click here.
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Items We Can NOT Accept:
- Hazardous Waste
- Propane Tanks
- Live Ammunition
- Paint
- Radioactive Material
- PCB Material
- Tar Pots
- Acids
- Combustible Materials
- Trash or Excessive Glass
- Loose Tires
- Mercury
- Freon
- Explosives
- Ink
- Liquid Filled Transformers
- Steel Cable
- Asbestos
- Leaded Glass
- Televisions
- Safes
- Wood
- Fuels
- Shopping Carts
**Note**
We can NOT accept the following:
- Any Item of Which the Majority of Weight is Constituted of Glass, Plastic, or Non-Metals.
- 55 gallon drums must be open and clean
- Larger tanks must be drained and dry with a 15” square cut open for inspection
- Gas or Diesel tanks must be removed or split open and completely dry
Items We Can NOT Accept From Non-Government Entities:
The items listed below cannot be accepted from Non-Governmental Entities, public utility companies or contractors without proper written authorization. Written authorization must be on company/agency letterhead, indicating that the material is being released for recycling purposes.
- Brass or Bronze Cemetery Ornaments
- Beer Kegs
- Aluminum Bleachers
- Street Signs
- Light Poles
- Manhole Covers
- Aluminum Scaffolding
- Tree Grates
- Railroad Material
- Cement Forms
- Traffic Signals
- Guard Rail