This is my preferred recycling center as you get a fair return. I take my aluminum cans here…read more Currently the price is $0.50/pound. The business recently relocated to 3225 E 36th Street in early December 2025. This location is bigger and makes it easier to get in and out of, especially for larger vehicles. For cans, simply drive up to the "Small Scale" in the corner and the employees will take your bags of cans and weigh them for you. You then get a chit which you take back to the office and then take the receipt with the QR code to the ATM for your money. So it's a three step process. I've been going to Desert Metals now for ten years and have always been treated well. When the ATM machine doesn't work, an employee will help me out. While this location is bigger, the ground is dirt. Heavy rains on New Years Day made the ground rather muddy when I got out to unpack my bags. The mud is my only complaint about this new location.

I have been to quite a few scrap yards, including in Phoenix and Tucson, and this one has paid…read moresignificantly higher than the rest. They are respectful and make the process of selling metal easy. I would recommend this scrap yard to a novice or an expert.

I'm leaving a review for my boyfriend an About this company…read morethey are crooks please do your research before you make a purchase I'm going to attach what my boyfriend had issues with . Again please don't give your hard earned cash to these crooks .........These people are crooks and try n get over on people I seen a bumper for sale yesterday I ask how much to ship he tells me 239.00 like WHAT ! I offer 150.00 then 200.00 this am they try and tell me it's more then 200.00 now since yesterday's quote giving and tell me fedex and ups don't ship bumpers but that is a lie you can order a new bumper primed for 67.00 and shipped for 37.00 so beware of these people do your research before you give the crooks your money. Thanks for reading and beware !

These people are crooks and try n get over on people I seen a bumper for sale yesterday I ask how…read moremuch to ship he tells me 239.00 like WHAT ! I offer 150.00 then 200.00 this am they try and tell me it's more then 200.00 now since yesterday's quote givin and tell me fedex and ups don't ship bumpers but that is a lie you can order a new bumper primed for 67.00 and shipped for 37.00 so beware of these people do your research before you give the crooks your money. Thanks for reading and beware !

They get the job done!! I had a last minute request for 1400 yards of fill and they made it happen…read moreduring the holidays.

From the owner: Locally owned and operated for over 20 years, we take pride in providing Southern Arizona with a…read morehuge selection of premium environmental materials, specializing in sourcing and processing high-grade sand, gravel, decorative rock, top soil, boulders, plant mix, horse-bedding, and more! Our materials originate from natural and/or recycled products. We acquire green waste, wood, concrete, and asphalt from yard work, demolitions, home-building and remodeling projects, and transform them into brand new material!