Wanted to try a new scrap place. They were closest. Pulled in to empty lot, walked in. Waited a…read moreminute for anybody to talk to. Guy came out of the office asked me what I wanted. I said I would like to get rid of some lead acid batteries. He says " how many you got, 1 or 2. I said no, about 20. He looked annoyed, then glanced around in the shop. Then just proceeded out the small door. (All doors closed). Without a word to me. My thought was is he getting something or should I follow. So went out the same small door and saw him just standing at my vehicle. So I asked him, are we just gonna carry all these batteries in by hand? He responded, well if I can't get the forklift started. (he didn't even attempt to start it). He seemed so annoyed by this, as if I was a burden. So I said I'm sorry I'll just go somewhere else. He mumbled some things while I was getting into my car. I opened my window and said this is too much trouble I'll just go somewhere else. He respond very loudly, "go #### yourself. I simply responded, you as well. And drove off. Sure hope this wasn't an owner. I did notice one other worker in the shop doing some work.

No complaints at all. Easy to get to, clean lot, friendly fella working there (who turned out to…read morebe the owner), and most important...not a ripoff artist like Elgin Recycling.

Legacy Scrap offers great service and fair prices. The staff is helpful, and the yard is…read morewell-organized. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Welcome to Legacy Scrap, your premier local scrap metal dealer and recycling center proudly serving…read moreWadsworth IL. At our brand new metal recycling facility, we offer top-notch services for businesses and individuals alike. We are price competitive, ensuring you get the best value for your materials, alongside convenient unloading areas. Whether you have ferrous or non-ferrous materials, count on us for industrial scrap metal recycling, including copper, aluminum, stainless, brass, & auto scrap recycling. Say goodbye to conventional junkyards and embrace our eco-conscious metal salvage yard for responsible metal waste disposal. As your trusted scrap car buyers and electronics recycling experts, we guarantee a seamless recycling experience.

I love going here with my cans and assorted metals. The entire staff is helpful and cheerful, plus,…read moreI make decent money!

I was recycling, a small dehumidifier, and they were very courteous and responsive. Inquiring via…read moretelephone call they were very helpful.

Bought a computer off eBay and it was defective. They had me ship it back and refused to cover…read moreshipping. Not ethical. Beware.

Needed some quick cash on a Friday. Brought in 13lbs of…read morestripped 18&20 gauge copper wire got $27.25. Since small quantity he had me go to his residence close by and weigh on his garage scale. Got my cash and out the door. 5min. Plan to use again in future, good service and great hours.

Stopped off with two pails of copper wire. Easy transaction completed withing a couple of minutes…read more Good place to go with you scrap metal.