Highest Prices Paid for Your Scrap & Recycled Metals
Scrap Metal Recycling
We recycle everything from stainless steel and copper to brass, steel and aluminum, weighed on certified scales and paid at fair market rates. Drop off at our Essex yard or have us bring a container to you. Call 860-767-2267.
Location
20 Town Dump Road, Essex, CT
Just off Route 9 between I-95 & I-91, 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
What We Accept
What Scrap Metal Do We Recycle?
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
Recycling Services in CT
Who We Work With
Manufacturers, auto companies, building dismantlers, municipalities and individuals all rely on us for metal recycling.
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.
Serving All of Connecticut
Scrap Metal Recycling for All of Connecticut
Our 20 Town Dump Road yard in Essex sits just off Route 9 between I-95 and I-91, so it is an easy run from the shoreline, the Connecticut River Valley and central Connecticut, with plenty of room to unload.
We serve homeowners, contractors, businesses and municipalities across Middlesex, New London, New Haven and Hartford Counties, including Essex, Old Saybrook, Middletown, New London, Groton, New Haven, Hartford, New Britain and Waterbury, and we work with commercial and industrial customers statewide.
Our recycling process goes beyond collection. Material is sorted, graded and processed with advanced handling equipment so ferrous and non-ferrous metals can return to manufacturing, reducing landfill waste and the energy needed to produce new metal.
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.
Recycling FAQs
Scrap Metal Recycling Questions, Answered
Straight answers to what Connecticut customers ask us most. Do not see your question? Give us a call.
Prefer to talk? Call 860-767-2267.
Where is Calamari Recycling located?
Calamari Recycling is located at 20 Town Dump Road in Essex, CT, just off Route 9 between I-95 and I-91. We accept scrap metal from homeowners, contractors and businesses across Connecticut, and we can deliver containers for larger jobs.
What scrap metal do you buy from Connecticut 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 860-767-2267 for current pricing.
Do you work with auto companies and building dismantlers?
Yes. We work with auto companies, building dismantlers, demolition contractors and manufacturers, providing containers, scheduled pickups and custom scrap handling solutions for large or recurring volumes of metal.
Can you bring a container to a Connecticut 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.
Testimonials
Testimonials
What Our Customers Are Saying
Hours
Mon – Fri: 7am -3:30pm
Saturday : 7am – 11:30am
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