Scrap Recycling Services in Broward County, FL

Broward County’s scrap recycling services: Fort Lauderdale Scrap at 745 NW 7th Ave buys copper, aluminum, steel, electronics, and junk cars from every city in Broward County — plus commercial pickup for local businesses.

Need scrap recycling services in Broward County? Fort Lauderdale Scrap is the county’s centrally located yard at 745 NW 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 — minutes from Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Davie, Plantation, and Coral Springs. We buy all common scrap metals, recycle electronics, buy junk cars, and run scheduled pickup for businesses. Open Monday–Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call +1 954-762-9100.

Why Broward County Scrappers Choose a Central Yard

Broward County stretches from the Everglades to the Atlantic, with 31 cities and 1.9 million people. When you’re sitting on a load of scrap, distance is money — every mile you drive eats into your payout in fuel and time.

Our location at 745 NW 7th Ave sits near the geographic center of the county’s population, right by the I-95 corridor. From Pompano Beach in the north, it’s about 15 minutes south. From Hollywood in the south, about 15 minutes north. From Coral Springs or Parkland in the northwest, about 25 minutes. From Weston in the southwest, about 20 minutes. Almost nobody in Broward is more than half an hour away.

That centrality is why contractors working across the county use us as their default drop-off — one yard, one relationship, no matter which city the job is in today.

Residential Scrap Recycling Across Broward

Homeowners generate more scrap than they realize. Here’s what we see from Broward neighborhoods every week:

Garage and shed cleanouts — old tools, lawn equipment, bicycles, fencing, shelving. Most of it is steel with some aluminum mixed in.

Renovation scrap — copper pipe from bathroom remodels, aluminum siding, old wiring, brass fixtures. Broward’s housing stock includes plenty of mid-century homes being renovated, and they yield excellent non-ferrous scrap.

Appliance replacement — washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers. South Florida’s salt air and humidity kill appliances faster than inland climates. When yours dies, bring the whole unit.

AC replacement — the single most common high-value residential scrap item in Broward County. Central AC condensers contain copper tubing, aluminum fins, a compressor, and electric motors. Our AC recycling page breaks down exactly what’s inside.

Yard and storm debris — after hurricane season, damaged aluminum fencing, gutters, and patio enclosures. Separate the metal before disposal and it pays you instead of costing you a haul-away fee.

Commercial Scrap Recycling for Broward Businesses

Broward County’s economy runs on construction, marine services, hospitality, and healthcare — and every one of those sectors generates scrap.

Electricians (wire offcuts, panels, conduit), plumbers (copper pipe, brass fittings, water heaters), HVAC techs (condensers, linesets, compressors), roofers (aluminum flashing, gutters), and demolition crews (structural steel, wiring). If your crews are throwing metal in the dumpster, you’re throwing away money.

Fort Lauderdale’s marine industry — boatyards, marinas, repair shops along the New River and Intracoastal — produces stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass scrap constantly. Propellers, railings, fittings, engine parts.

Hotels and restaurants renovating along the beach corridor generate commercial kitchen equipment (stainless steel), old HVAC systems, and copper plumbing.

Apartment complexes and HOAs across Broward replace AC units, water heaters, and appliances at scale. We can set up recurring pickup.

Tell us what you generate and how often. We schedule pickups around your operations — weekly, biweekly, or on-call. Material gets weighed, graded, and you get paid. Call +1 954-762-9100 to set up a commercial account through our recycling services team.

Electronics Recycling in Broward County

Broward businesses refresh IT equipment on 3–5 year cycles, and the old gear has to go somewhere responsible. We accept computers, laptops, servers, hard drives, and electronic equipment — and we offer hard drive shredding for data destruction.

For businesses in healthcare (HIPAA), legal, or finance, physical drive destruction isn’t optional — it’s the responsible standard. Bring drives to 745 NW 7th Ave and they’re shredded beyond recovery.

We do not accept TVs or monitors from the public.

Junk Cars Throughout Broward

Dead car in the driveway in Lauderhill? Flood-damaged SUV in Hallandale? We buy junk cars across Broward County. The process and Florida title paperwork are covered on our junk car page and our title signing guide.

Broward County Cities We Serve

Fort Lauderdale (33311 — our home) · Pompano Beach (33060, 33062) · Hollywood (33020, 33021) · Davie (33314, 33324) · Plantation (33313, 33317) · Sunrise (33351) · Coral Springs (33065, 33067) · Parkland (33076) · Deerfield Beach (33441) · Lauderhill (33313) · Weston (33326) · Miramar (33025) · Pembroke Pines (33024) · Hallandale Beach (33009) · Dania Beach (33004) · Oakland Park (33334) · Wilton Manors (33305) · Tamarac (33321) · Coconut Creek (33063) · Margate (33063)

Our service areas page has the full breakdown with driving notes for each city.

Seasonal Scrap Patterns in Broward County

Scrap flows change with the seasons in South Florida, and knowing the pattern helps you plan:

Spring: Renovation season kicks off. Homeowners start projects, contractors get busy, and renovation scrap — copper, aluminum, brass — picks up. Good time to clean out the garage.

Summer: Peak AC replacement season. When the heat hits 95 and your 12-year-old condenser finally quits, it comes to us. HVAC contractors run their heaviest scrap volumes in these months.

Fall: Storm-dependent. A quiet season means normal flows; an active season with a direct hit means a surge of fence, gutter, roofing, and structural metal. After a storm, separate metal debris from general waste — it’s worth money.

Winter: South Florida’s “winter” is construction’s favorite season — cooler, drier, ideal for big projects. Commercial and demolition scrap runs strong. Snowbird season also means estate cleanouts and condo turnover.

Getting Started: Your First Load

New to scrapping in Broward County? Here’s the simple version:

1. Gather your metal — garage, shed, renovation leftovers, old appliances.
2. Sort roughly by type (copper / aluminum / steel is enough to start).
3. Call +1 954-762-9100 for today’s prices and to confirm we take your items.
4. Bring a photo ID and drive to 745 NW 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale.
5. We’ll weigh, grade, and pay you — most visits take under 30 minutes.

Broward County Recycling Regulations & Resources

A quick note on the rules that shape scrap recycling in Broward County:

Florida state law governs scrap transactions — photo ID required, transactions recorded, vehicle sales need proper title transfer. These apply uniformly across the county.

Broward County runs its own waste and recycling programs for household materials (curbside recycling, hazardous waste events), but scrap metal falls outside curbside programs — that’s where yards like ours come in. For county program details, see Broward County Waste and Recycling.

Municipal programs vary by city. Some Broward cities offer bulk waste pickup that accepts appliances; others don’t. If your city hauls it for free, that’s convenient — but you’ll leave money on the table versus selling the metal. A refrigerator hauled as bulk trash earns you nothing; the same fridge at our yard earns you scrap value.

Many Broward HOAs restrict what you can store visibly on your property. If you’re accumulating scrap for a big load, keep it in the garage or behind fencing — and don’t let it sit so long it becomes a violation notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What scrap recycling services are available in Broward County?

Fort Lauderdale Scrap offers metal buying (copper, aluminum, brass, steel, stainless), electronic recycling with hard drive shredding, junk car buying, AC recycling, appliance recycling, and scheduled commercial pickup — all from 745 NW 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale.

Where is the closest scrap yard to me in Broward County?

Our yard at 745 NW 7th Ave sits near the center of Broward’s population corridor by I-95 — within about 15–25 minutes of nearly every Broward city. Call +1 954-762-9100 if you’re unsure.

Do you offer scrap pickup for businesses in Broward County?

Yes — scheduled pickup for contractors, auto shops, marine businesses, property managers, and manufacturers across the county. Call to set up a commercial account.

What does Broward County do with e-waste?

The county runs periodic household hazardous waste collection events, but for ongoing business e-waste or bulk electronics, a scrap yard like ours is the practical year-round option.

Can I sell a junk car anywhere in Broward County?

We buy junk cars across the county. You’ll need the Florida title signed over — see our title guide for the exact steps.