Top Prices Paid for Scrap Metal in New Haven, CT
New Haven Scrap Metal Recycling
Copper, brass, aluminum, steel and iron, weighed on certified scales and paid at fair market rates. Drop off at our Essex yard or have us bring a container to your New Haven job. Call 860-850-2532.
Location
20 Town Dump Road, Essex, CT
About 40 minutes from New Haven via I-95 & Route 9
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
860-850-2532
Free estimates & container service
What We Accept
What Scrap Metal Do We Buy from New Haven Customers?
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 Services for the New Haven Area
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 New Haven 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.
Serving New Haven, CT
Convenient Scrap Metal Recycling for the New Haven Area
Our 20 Town Dump Road yard in Essex is an easy run for New Haven customers. Take I-95 north to Old Saybrook, then Route 9 north, and you are here in about 40 minutes, no city traffic or cramped lots to deal with when unloading.
We regularly take in metal from across New Haven, including East Rock, Fair Haven, Wooster Square, Westville, the Annex, Morris Cove, Beaver Hills and the Hill, along with nearby Hamden, East Haven, West Haven, North Haven and Branford.
New Haven’s dense neighborhoods of older two- and three-family homes mean cast iron radiators, steam boilers, copper piping and brass fixtures with almost every renovation, while the harbor, hospitals and universities generate commercial metal from equipment upgrades and building projects. That metal has real value, and we make sure you get paid for it.
Homeowners & Landlords
Basement cleanouts, boiler swaps and radiator removals in New Haven homes and multi-family properties.
Contractors & Renovation Crews
Plumbers, HVAC techs, electricians and remodelers recycling copper, brass, wire, steel and demo debris from New Haven job sites.
Businesses & Facilities
Property managers and commercial buildings clearing out equipment, fixtures and metal racking with on-site containers.
Manufacturers & Aerospace
Customized scrap programs for New Haven-area manufacturers and aerospace suppliers with recurring production scrap.
New Haven FAQs
Scrap Metal Recycling Questions from New Haven Customers
Straight answers to what New Haven customers ask us most. Do not see your question? Give us a call.
Prefer to talk? Call 860-850-2532.
Where can I recycle scrap metal near New Haven, CT?
Calamari Recycling is located at 20 Town Dump Road in Essex, CT, about 40 minutes from New Haven via I-95 north and Route 9 north. We accept scrap metal from New Haven homeowners, contractors and businesses, and we can deliver containers for larger jobs.
What scrap metal do you buy from New Haven customers?
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 860-850-2532 for current pricing.
Do you take old radiators and steam boilers from New Haven homes?
Yes. Cast iron radiators and steam boilers are recycled as ferrous scrap, while copper piping and brass valves are higher-value non-ferrous metals. Keep copper and brass separate from iron to get the best price.
Can you bring a container to a New Haven job site?
Yes. We offer roll-off and load-lugger containers for contractors, businesses and municipalities through our commercial dumpster rental service. Contact us to schedule delivery and pickup.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday through Friday from 7am to 3:30pm and Saturday from 7am to 11:30am.
How should I prepare my scrap before bringing it in?
Separate non-ferrous metals like copper, brass and aluminum from steel and iron, and remove as much plastic, wood and other non-metal material as you can. Clean, sorted loads weigh in faster and pay more.
Are there metals you do not accept?
Some restricted or hazardous materials may not be accepted. Contact our team before your visit to confirm acceptance of specialty or unusual metals.
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Hours
Mon – Fri: 7am -3:30pm
Saturday : 7am – 11:30am
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