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Scrap Metal Recycling in Aurora, IL

Two Aurora scrap yards, S & S Metal Recyclers II on Sullivan Road and All American Recycling on Mitchell Road, take ferrous and non-ferrous metal.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

9 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Aurora

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AuroraNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your scrap metal and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

  2. S & S Metal Recyclers IIDrop-off · 336 E Sullivan Rd, AuroraCost not listed
    Where

    336 E Sullivan Rd
    Aurora, IL 60505

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; closed Sunday.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  3. All American Recycling (Aurora)Drop-off · 1137 Mitchell Road, AuroraCost not listed
    Where

    1137 Mitchell Road
    Aurora, IL 60505

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  4. All American Recycling (Joliet)County service · Will CountyCost not listed
    How it works

    All American Recycling site at 2285 New Lenox Road, Joliet, IL 60433 (unincorporated Joliet Township, Will County).

  5. Frankfort Township – Will County electronics drop-offDrop-off · outside Aurora · 11000 W. Lincoln Highway, FrankfortWill County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    11000 W. Lincoln Highway
    Frankfort, IL 60423

    Hours

    2nd and 4th Tuesday, 5–7 p.m. (lines cut off at closing; closed holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Will County area residents only; bring ID. All residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome.
    • Small scrap metal items only, such as pots and pans, cookie sheets, hand tools, chains and wire hangers.
  6. New Lenox Township office – Will County electronics drop-offDrop-off · outside Aurora · 1100 S. Cedar Road, New LenoxWill County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    1100 S. Cedar Road
    New Lenox, IL 60451

    Hours

    2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5–7 p.m. (lines cut off at closing; closed holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Will County area residents only; bring ID. All residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome.
    • Small scrap metal items only, such as pots and pans, cookie sheets, hand tools, chains and wire hangers.
  7. Village of Peotone Police Department – Will County electronics drop-offDrop-off · outside Aurora · 208 E. Main Street, PeotoneWill County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    208 E. Main Street
    Peotone, IL 60468

    Hours

    1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5–7 p.m. (lines cut off at closing; closed holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Will County area residents only; bring ID. All residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome.
    • Small scrap metal items only, such as pots and pans, cookie sheets, hand tools, chains and wire hangers.
  8. City of Wilmington – Will County electronics drop-offDrop-off · outside Aurora · 1165 S. Water Street, WilmingtonWill County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    1165 S. Water Street
    Wilmington, IL 60481

    Hours

    2nd Thursday, 5–7 p.m. (once a month) (lines cut off at closing; closed holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Will County area residents only; bring ID. All residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome.
    • Small scrap metal items only, such as pots and pans, cookie sheets, hand tools, chains and wire hangers.
  9. Manhattan Township – Will County electronics drop-offDrop-off · outside Aurora · 230 Wabash Street, ManhattanWill County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    230 Wabash Street
    Manhattan, IL 60442

    Hours

    4th Thursday, 5–7 p.m. (once a month) (lines cut off at closing; closed holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Will County area residents only; bring ID. All residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome.
    • Small scrap metal items only, such as pots and pans, cookie sheets, hand tools, chains and wire hangers.

Before you go

  1. Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
  2. Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • S & S Metal Recyclers II (opens in new tab) · S & S Metal Recyclers II
    • S & S pays residential, commercial and industrial customers for scrap metal including brass, aluminum and copper. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All American Recycling: Scrap Metal Recycling (opens in new tab) · All American Recycling
    • All American Recycling recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal; consumers can bring appliances, batteries and holiday lights. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
    • Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Will County Green: Electronics Recycling Info (opens in new tab) · Will County Land Use – Resource Recovery & Energy
    • Will County runs a free electronic drop-off program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Year-round Will County drop-off sites need ID proving Will County area residency; residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since January 1, 2025, Will County electronics collections also take small scrap metal items such as pots and pans, hand tools and wire hangers. Checked October 26, 2026.

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