Metal Buy-Back

How To Get Paid For Your Scrap Metal

Our Metal Buy-Back program is both easy to use and an easy win for the environment. Because more repurposed metal means less waste in our landfills.

Bring Your Metal

Visit our Spectrum location and bring your metal for recycling. We're ready to accept it at the customer entrance.

Weight & Quote

We'll weigh your metal and provide a price based on the current market rate. You can also call ahead for an estimate at (425) 549-3000

Get Paid

You’ll receive payment via check for your metal's value. Payouts start at $25. Fast and easy! Note: We'll always recycle, but some metals hold no value.

Ready to Get Started?

Give us a call (425-549-3000) and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have!

accepted Ferrous Metals

accepted non-ferrous Metals

prohibited Metals

Airbags
Closed containers, including unprocessed/unpunctured bins, such as enclosed drums or tanks
Hazardous waste or chemicals
Flammable materials, ammunition, or explosives
Fluids including oils, gasoline, antifreeze, hydraulic fluid, gear oil, or grease
Fluorescent lights
Paint cans
Radioactive materials
Refrigerants
Tires, wood, dirt, yard debris, concrete, asphalt, glass, rubber, or other non-metal materials

Benefits of recycling Metal🤘

Conserves natural resources
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Saves energy
Reduces landfill debris
Stimulates economic growth
Reduces reliance on imported materials

Play Video about Aluminum cans ready to be recycled

Community Recycling Events with DTG

Want to hold a community recycling event for your business? We’d love to help! From e-waste to metal, we offer tailored support to ensure your event is a success, even including promotion and marketing. Partner with DTG and let’s make an eco-friendly impact together!

the dtg standard

Since our humble beginnings in 1999, with just a single truck and a vision, DTG has emerged as the premier recycling and site services partner in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a general contractor, manufacturer, or construction project manager, you can expect world-class customer support and personalized assistance every step of the way. With an unwavering commitment to a cleaner planet, we remain dedicated to going above and beyond your needs, delivering rock-solid reliability, flexible scheduling, fair pricing, and a variety of service offerings. That’s the DTG standard.

Dedicated Local Support

Unmatched Reliability

Flexible Scheduling

Full-Service Capability

keeping it clean

In just 6 months, DTG recycles over 16,139,380 lbs. of scrap metals. That’s equivalent to 800+ school buses!

FAQ

Where can I recycle metal?

In most cities, curbside recycling programs only accept metal cans made of aluminum or steel. If you have other types of metals to recycle, you may need to take advantage of bulky debris pick-up provided by your city. To schedule this service, contact your local debris hauler and provide them with information about the metal items you need to recycle. Bulk debris pick-up typically accepts miscellaneous scrap such as ironing boards, aluminum bats, and silverware, as well as large scrap items like appliances and electronics.

How many times can metal be recycled?

Metal can be recycled repeatedly without losing its quality or properties. The recycling process for metal involves melting and purifying the metal to remove any impurities, then reshaping it into new products. The most recycled metals include aluminum, copper, and steel.

How much money can you earn by recycling metal?

The payment you receive for scrap metal recycling is typically based on the weight, so the amount you have is important. Nonferrous metals are generally worth more than ferrous metals. It’s best to wait until you have a significant quantity to ensure maximum payment if you plan to recycle smaller items like cans or coat hangers. Note: We’ll always recycle, but some metals hold no value.

Can you recycle metal hangers?

You can take metal hangers to a dry cleaner for reuse. Many secondhand stores will accept and resell metal hangers, even if it’s in need of repair. Unwanted hangers are also often donated to some charity shops that will use them again or returned to some large retailers that will recycle them.

What is the easiest metal to recycle?

Aluminum is a popular metal among non-ferrous metal recycling yards due to its ease of processing. About 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use, thanks to its high recyclability rate of 95% to 98%, according to the Aluminum Association.

Where does most recycled metal go?

Recycled metal is often used in the construction of buildings, ships, and railways. It can also be transformed into wires and various tools after the recycling process.

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