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Scrap Metal Management & Commercial Dumpster Service
Family-owned scrap metal recycling and commercial dumpster service in Essex, CT. Highest prices paid for copper, brass, aluminum and steel, plus roll-off containers for job sites across Connecticut.
Location
20 Town Dump Road, Essex, CT
Just off Route 9, serving all of Connecticut
Hours
Mon to Fri: 7am to 3:30pm
Saturday: 7am to 11:30am
We Buy
Copper, brass, aluminum, stainless, steel, cast iron & more, paid by certified weight
Call for Pricing
860-767-2267
Free estimates & container service
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What We Accept
What Scrap Metal Do We Buy?
We accept nearly every common metal. Sorting your load by type before you arrive gets you a faster weigh-in and a better price.
Non-Ferrous Metals (Higher Value)
Metals with no iron content. These typically pay the most per pound.
- Copper: bare bright, #1, #2, tubing & insulated wire
- Brass: valves, fittings, fixtures & radiators
- Aluminum: siding, extrusions, sheet, rims & cans
- Stainless steel & mixed alloys
- Lead, zinc & nickel-based alloys
- Aluminum/copper radiators
Ferrous Metals (Steel & Iron)
Iron-based metals, accepted in volume from homes, job sites and industry.
- Cast iron: radiators, boilers, tubs & pipe
- Heavy melt & structural steel
- Light iron & sheet steel
- Appliances & equipment frames
- Unprepared steel (we shear it on site)
- Demolition & construction steel
Our Services
Scrap Metal & Dumpster Services in Connecticut
Scrap Metal Recycling
Ferrous and non-ferrous recycling for homeowners, contractors and industry, with fair pricing and certified weights.
Commercial Dumpster Rental
Roll-off and load-lugger containers for Connecticut businesses, facilities and job sites, with scheduled delivery and pickup.
Construction & Demo Debris Removal
Containers and processing for construction and demolition debris, from small remodels to full tear-outs.
Aerospace Industry Recycling
Secure, documented recycling programs for aerospace manufacturers and suppliers with specialty alloys and production scrap.
Services & Equipment
Cranes, loaders, portable shears, trucks and trailers that let us handle any volume of scrap, on our site or yours.
Scrap Metal Pricing
Check where pricing stands on copper, brass, aluminum, steel and more before you load up.
How It Works
From Your Truck to Your Payout in Four Steps
01
Call or Request Pricing
Tell us what you have and roughly how much. We will confirm we accept it and share current pricing.
02
Sort & Bring It In
Separate copper, brass and aluminum from steel. Or schedule a container for bigger jobs.
03
Weigh on Certified Scales
Your metal is graded and weighed accurately so you know exactly what you are paid for.
04
Get Paid
Get paid at fair market rates and your scrap is processed responsibly, not landfilled.
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Pricing
Scrap Metal Price List
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Special Offers & Discounts
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Homeowners & Landlords
Basement cleanouts, boiler swaps and radiator removals in Connecticut homes and multi-family properties.
Contractors & Renovation Crews
Plumbers, HVAC techs, electricians and remodelers recycling copper, brass, wire, steel and demo debris from job sites across Connecticut.
Businesses & Facilities
Property managers and commercial buildings clearing out equipment, fixtures and metal racking with on-site containers.
Manufacturers & Aerospace
Customized scrap programs for Connecticut manufacturers and aerospace suppliers with recurring production scrap.
FAQs
Scrap Metal Recycling & Dumpster Questions, Answered
Straight answers to what our customers ask us most. Do not see your question? Give us a call.
Prefer to talk? Call 860-767-2267.
What does Calamari Recycling do?
Calamari Recycling Co., Inc. is a full-service scrap metal recycling facility and commercial dumpster provider in Essex, CT. We buy ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, provide roll-off and load-lugger containers, and handle construction and demolition debris removal for customers across Connecticut.
Where is Calamari Recycling located?
We are located at 20 Town Dump Road in Essex, CT 06426, just off Route 9 between I-95 and I-91, and we serve homeowners, contractors and businesses across Connecticut.
What scrap metal do you buy?
We buy non-ferrous metals including copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, lead, zinc and nickel-based alloys, and ferrous metals including cast iron, heavy melt steel, structural steel and light iron.
How is scrap metal priced?
Scrap is priced by metal type, grade and weight on our certified scales, and pricing follows the metals market. Clean, sorted metal earns more than mixed loads. See our scrap metal pricing page or call 860-767-2267 for current pricing.
Do you rent dumpsters and roll-off containers?
Yes. We provide roll-off and load-lugger containers for construction, demolition, manufacturing and commercial cleanouts through our commercial dumpster rental service, with scheduled delivery and pickup.
Who do you work with?
We work with manufacturers, auto companies, building dismantlers, contractors, aerospace suppliers, government agencies, municipalities and individuals who recycle metals. Learn more about who we work with.
Is Calamari Recycling family owned?
Yes. Calamari Recycling is a 3rd generation family owned and operated business with over six decades of experience in the metal recycling industry.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday through Friday from 7am to 3:30pm and Saturday from 7am to 11:30am.
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Mon – Fri: 7am -3:30pm
Saturday : 7am – 11:30am
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