Smith Iron & Metal Co Inc
Richmond, Virginia

*Fast*Friendly*Downtown*Convienent* I've been to quite a few scrap yards between here and Raleigh, but this place...They have perfected the art of scrappin'! Especially if you're like me and do not particularly enjoy the rust, dirt, and pointed edges welcoming your arrival at the scrap yard. Park (once), dump metals in sorted bins, and watch the pounds climb the scale! Best part, every employee is helpful and patient. They do it old school when it comes to payment. No ATM here, just a good ole hand-to-hand money exchange from the cashier!

Had 42 pounds of #1 copper, guy said I had #2, it was clean copper wire ranging from #12 to #8 , DO NOT GO HERE , RIPOFF. #1 insulated copper wire consists of wire or cable that is clean, unalloyed, uncoated or untinned. It needs to be plastic insulated, or a gauge thickness of 16 or larger, all ends being cut off, insulation does not need to be stripped. #2 Insulated Copper Wire This category consists of unalloyed copper wire with a gauge thinner than 16. This includes heavy, double or plastic insulation. Wirings from electronics, extension cords, and other gadgets are acceptable. Number 2 insulated wires usually have tin and nickel coatings.

It's a scrap metal place. Anyway it's a very nice scrap metal place. Been there twice and got about 20 $ each for metal from around the house from updates to outdoor furniture, storm doors etc. Hence I recommend not to drive there just to drop of the metal, do it on your way in otherwise you might spend the money you get on gas. Please note I recommend to drive with pick up or van with thick tires. There is no liability for your flat tires.

Excellent place that care of everything I need

Not sure how long the Staff has been employed there, but the entire staff has this place running smooth! Everyone was super friendly and super helpful with our questions.

My company was moving to 100% virtual, and we needed to get rid of a bunch of old cubicles. Mike and the team made it super easy. They dropped off the dumpster on time and in a convenient location. When we were ready, they picked up the dumpster super fast and gave us a very fair price on more than 5000 lbs of scrap. I highly recommend Always Buying Scrap!

Will be bringing my steel here from now on. They paid better for steel than the other yards I’ve been going to. Staff was also a lot friendlier than I have encountered at other yards. I also was able to unload and get paid quick compared to other yards, especially when coming 30min before closing.