ATTENTION UNION MEMBERS, We had 1500 lbs in 500 THHN copper, we had it weighed, the fork lift took it and dumped it it the large dumpster, the guy at the scale wrote it up as dirty copper because there was some yellow #77 pulling lube on the jacket. Didn't realize that it only paid out $1.20 a pound. Shame on me for not asking first. Go somewhere else. read more

Well it had to happen some time I suppose. My first one star review in over 300. I usually avoid places that have poor reviews but I needed to get rid of some junk and this recycle for cash place is close by. This is probably my fourth time here and every time here it's been a less than stellar experience. Stay away if you are not a regular here. I say that because you are expected to know where to recycle your copper, what to put in this bin, where to put old batteries, etc. If you have to ask the guy behind the counter you're likely to get a sarcastic answer or get chided for putting something in the wrong bin. They don't have the time for lay people. One time I stood waiting by the scales expecting to be prompted where to put my wire. The guy just glanced at me every now and then, I guess waiting for me to say something. Finally he asked, "are you going to put that on the scale or what?" If you are a contractor however, you'll be greeted by first name in a pat on the back. If you're ok with surly attendants with shitty attitudes, and don't mind being humiliated, then by all means go. read more

When you are the only recycling place in the area, and been there for a while, it can be easy to ignore customer service. I come here every couple of years to dispose of surplus metal objects. Since I'm unfamiliar with the scales, the different material stacking sections, etc., I have to ask where do I drop XYZ off. The people who work there then know you don't come here often, and give you a curt answer that you are supposed to understand...and are impatient to boot. Hey, if you don't know exactly what kind of metal you have (know your black metal and bright copper), or aren't familiar with Cat 5 cable, you get the 'What are you, stupid?' look. And don't ask two questions in a row...oy Vey... they are too busy chatting amongst themselves or with the more "lucrative" an/or familiar customers....good ol' boy attitude. If you were to complain to a manager, I'm sure that would say "Go somewhere else.-..who's next in line?" Who knows how the humungous (and really cool) scales that you drive your car onto work? Or even which one to use? Good luck picking out who to ask for help, or directions where the aluminum is stacked. (If you are a frequent flyer, you would already know.) There is no easy way to get through this unpleasant gauntlet, you just have to come here more often Yo, I'm cleaning up the garage and cellar, and I will go to Mazza's for the scrap metals, etc.-- 11 miles away rather than blow it at Blewett which is just down the road from me. (I must pass by it 10 times a month. It is VERY convenient (a straight run less than two miles away), but they won't get my custom. read more

Well dip me in egg and roll me in flour, my previous review was, perhaps, a bit premature. I swung by Blewett's today to get rid of the stuff I didn't unload the last time. All was good except the lawn chairs I brought had a steel support bar on the back. Who knew? It was painted the same color as the rest of the chair and I missed it with my magnet. The guy working there could have given me less money or sent me home with my chairs. Instead he lent me a wrench and let me remove the stupid bar before weighing the chairs. He didn't have to do that and I appreciate him helping me out. Do yourself and the weigh in guy a favor and be a little more thorough inspecting your metal than I was. Best scrap yard I'm the area. read more

Place was clean yes , but when I was told to dismantle some of my of items before they weigh them I was bewildered!!! Been scraping twenty years never had to dismantle anything , sure the price might be adjusted to allow for this but that's the whole point it's scrap !!!! I'll just take my business to NJ Scrap in New Egypt First and LAST TIME !!! read more

This place is a very shady operation. I went to buy a couple of parts. They told me on the phone that they were $5 each, but there is a $20 minimum, so I figured I'd buy something else for $10. When I got there, they started telling me that each part is a $20 minimum which makes no sense, because then I would be paying $40 for two $5 parts. When I started asking them this they "lost patience with me". The started cursing and cussing and threw me out. They refused to sell me and cursed and cussed at me all they way out. If this is how you as a customer like to be treated then by all means head over there right now, otherwise I suggest you find somewhere else to take your business. read more