Scrap Metal Recycling in Delray Beach, FL

Your local option for selling copper, brass, aluminum, steel, and electronics for fair per-pound prices — serving Downtown Delray, Lake Ida, Kings Point, and every Delray Beach ZIP code.

If you’re looking for scrap metal recycling in Delray Beach, FL, here’s the short answer: bring your copper, brass, aluminum, steel, insulated wire, electric motors, or old electronics to a licensed recycler, bring a valid photo ID (Florida requires it), and you’ll be paid based on the metal type, grade, and weight. Prices change with the market, so call +1 954-762-9100 for today’s rates before you load up the truck.

That old pile of copper pipe in the garage, the aluminum siding from last year’s renovation, the dead air conditioner behind the shed — in Delray Beach, that’s not junk. That’s money sitting in your yard. South Florida’s construction boom and year-round renovation cycle mean there’s always metal changing hands, and a good scrap yard turns your leftovers into cash while keeping all of it out of the landfill.

What We Buy: Every Metal Has a Price

Not all scrap is worth the same, and knowing what you’ve got puts more money in your pocket. Here’s what Fort Lauderdale Scrap accepts from Delray Beach sellers:

Copper — The King of Scrap

Copper pays more per pound than almost any common scrap metal, which is why electricians and plumbers guard their offcuts like treasure. We buy:

Bare bright copper — clean, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire stripped of insulation. This is the top grade.
#1 copper — clean copper tubing, pipe, and wire (16 gauge or thicker) with no solder, paint, or heavy tarnish.
#2 copper — copper with solder joints, paint, or light corrosion — still valuable, just graded a step down.
Insulated copper wire — don’t strip it yourself unless you enjoy the work; we buy it as-is and grade it by copper content. Romex, THHN, and extension cords all count.

If you’re a contractor working the Atlantic Avenue corridor or the new builds going up around Delray, your wire offcuts and plumbing tear-outs add up fast.

Brass, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel

Brass — faucets, valves, doorknobs, and plumbing fixtures. That bathroom remodel in Tropic Isle? The old fixtures are brass, and brass pays well.
Aluminum — siding, gutters, window frames, lawn chairs, and cans. South Florida homes are full of aluminum, and hurricane season replacements create a steady supply.
Stainless steel — sinks, grills, and appliances. It’s magnetic-testable and priced separately from regular steel.
Electric motors — pool pumps, AC blower motors, garage door openers. Motors are copper wrapped in steel, and we buy them whole.
Transformers, ballasts, and sealed units — from old AC compressors and fluorescent fixtures.

Steel, Iron, and Appliances

Sheet steel, cast iron, rebar, and old appliances all have value by weight. Washers, dryers, stoves, and dishwashers are mostly steel with copper and aluminum inside — bring them whole and let the yard sort it out. (Note: we do not accept TVs or monitors.)

Electronics for Responsible Recycling

Old computers, hard drives, servers, circuit boards, and office electronics contain recoverable copper, aluminum, and precious metals. Our electronic recycling service handles e-scrap responsibly — and if you’re clearing out an office near Delray Beach Market or downtown, bulk electronics loads are welcome. Businesses with data-bearing devices should ask about our data destruction practices.

How Selling Scrap Metal Works (3 Simple Steps)

Step 1: Sort roughly. You don’t need to be perfect — separate copper from aluminum from steel if you can. Mixed loads get graded at the lowest common value, so ten minutes of sorting can mean real money.

Step 2: Bring a valid photo ID. Florida law requires scrap recyclers to record a government-issued photo ID for every seller. No ID, no sale — it’s the law, not our policy. (See Florida’s secondary metals recycler rules via Online Sunshine.)

Step 3: Weigh, grade, get paid. Your metal is weighed on the scale, graded by type and condition, and priced at the current market rate. Prices move daily with global metals markets, so the smart move is calling +1 954-762-9100 for today’s rates before you drive over.

Scrap Metal Prices in Delray Beach: What to Know

Everyone asks what scrap pays per pound, and the honest answer is: it depends on the day. Copper, brass, and aluminum prices track global commodities markets and move constantly. A price someone quoted last month may not hold today.

Here’s what actually determines your payout:

Metal type and grade — bare bright copper pays multiples of what sheet steel does.
Cleanliness — wire with insulation still attached is graded lower than stripped wire. Dirty aluminum (with plastic or steel attached) drops a grade.
Quantity — larger, cleaner loads from contractors often price better per pound than a bucket of mixed odds and ends.
Market timing — construction demand, manufacturing cycles, and even weather events move prices.

We publish no fixed price list because a fixed list would be wrong half the time. Call +1 954-762-9100 for today’s rates — it takes thirty seconds and it’s the only number that matters.

Serving Every Delray Beach Neighborhood

Delray Beach isn’t one place — it’s a string of distinct neighborhoods, each generating its own kind of scrap:

Downtown Delray & the Atlantic Avenue corridor (33483): Restaurant renovations, retail buildouts, and constant commercial turnover. Contractors — your tear-out copper and aluminum is worth real money.
Lake Ida & Tropic Isle (33445): Established residential streets where pool equipment, AC units, and old fencing get replaced regularly.
Kings Point (33484): Condo community with ongoing maintenance cycles — plumbing fixtures, railings, and HVAC replacements.
Delray Beach Market district & west of I-95 (33444, 33446): Warehouses, light industrial, and the businesses along the Turnpike corridor.

Getting here is simple: we’re just south in Fort Lauderdale at 745 NW 7th Ave, an easy run down I-95. Delray Beach to our yard is typically 30–40 minutes depending on traffic — worth it for a full truckload.

The South Florida Weather Angle

Let’s talk about what Delray Beach weather does to metal. Salt air off A1A corrodes outdoor fixtures faster than inland. Hurricane season (June through November) means storm-damaged fencing, gutters, and AC condensers every single year. If a storm took out your aluminum fence or your AC unit gave up in the August heat, don’t pay to haul it to the dump — the metal inside has scrap value. And that dead air conditioner? Our air conditioner recycling page explains exactly what’s recoverable from a dead unit.

Contractors: Your Job-Site Scrap Is a Revenue Line

If you’re a plumber, electrician, HVAC tech, or general contractor working Delray Beach, you’re throwing away money every time job-site scrap goes in the dumpster. Copper pipe offcuts, Romex ends, aluminum duct, old condensers, brass valves — sorted and sold regularly, this becomes a real revenue line, not a disposal cost.

We work with contractors across Palm Beach County. Bring loads during our hours — Monday through Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sundays and holidays 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — and keep your ID on file to speed up repeat visits.

Junk Cars and Old Vehicles

That dead car behind the Kings Point condo or the rusted truck in a Lake Ida carport? We buy junk cars too. Our junk car buying service covers Delray Beach — vehicles are mostly steel with valuable copper wiring, aluminum wheels, and (where applicable) catalytic converters handled under Florida law. If it runs or not, if it’s wrecked or just old, it’s worth asking about.

What We Can’t Accept

A quick note so you don’t waste a trip: we do not accept TVs, monitors, or CRT displays. We also don’t buy catalytic converters from the public (Florida has strict laws on converter sales — recyclers can only buy them from licensed auto businesses with documentation). Household trash, tires, and anything with significant non-metal contamination should go elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do scrap yards in Delray Beach pay for copper per pound?

Copper prices change daily with the commodities market, so no honest yard publishes a fixed number. Bare bright copper always pays the most, followed by #1 and #2 grades. Call +1 954-762-9100 for today’s copper rate — it’s the only quote that counts.

Where can I sell scrap metal for cash near Delray Beach?

Fort Lauderdale Scrap at 745 NW 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, serves all of Delray Beach — about 30–40 minutes down I-95. Bring your sorted metal, a valid photo ID, and you’ll be weighed, graded, and paid at current market rates.

What do I need to bring to sell scrap metal in Florida?

A valid government-issued photo ID — Florida law requires recyclers to record it for every transaction. That’s it. No appointment needed; just show up during business hours.

What’s the difference between #1 and #2 copper?

#1 copper is clean — unalloyed, uncoated copper tubing or wire with no solder, paint, or heavy corrosion. #2 copper has solder joints, paint, or tarnish. The cleaner the copper, the higher the grade and the better the price.

What scrap metal is worth the most money right now?

Copper (especially bare bright) consistently tops the per-pound list, followed by brass, then aluminum and stainless steel. Steel and iron pay by weight at lower rates but add up in bulk. Electronics contain recoverable precious metals too.

Are scrap yards near Delray Beach open on Sunday?

We are — Sundays and holidays 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Monday through Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Weekend hours matter when you’re cleaning out the garage on your day off.

Do scrap yards take old appliances and electronics?

Yes — washers, dryers, stoves, and dishwashers (mostly steel with copper inside) are welcome. We also accept computers, hard drives, and circuit boards for electronics recycling. We do not accept TVs or monitors.

How do scrap yards weigh and grade metal?

Your load goes on a certified scale, then each metal type is identified (magnet test, visual inspection, sometimes XRF for alloys) and graded by cleanliness and alloy. You’re paid per pound at the current rate for each grade.

Do you buy from the general public or only contractors?

Both. Homeowners with a garage cleanout and contractors with weekly loads use the same scale and the same grading. The only requirement is a valid photo ID — Florida law, no exceptions.

Visit Us From Delray Beach

We’re at 745 NW 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 — straight down I-95 from Delray Beach. Hours: Monday–Saturday 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sundays & holidays 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Call +1 954-762-9100 for today’s prices, or visit fortlauderdalescrap.com for more about what we buy. Learn more about the industry from the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries.