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Scrap Metal Recycling in Fort Wayne, IN

OmniSource on Meyer Road buys scrap metal from individuals and MetalX on West Coliseum Boulevard takes residential scrap drop-off.

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

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  2. OmniSource Scrap Metal Recycling (Meyer Road)Drop-off · 1430 Meyer Road, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneCost not listed
    Where

    1430 Meyer Road
    Fort Wayne, IN 46802

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

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  3. MetalX (Coliseum Boulevard)Drop-off · 2222 W Coliseum Boulevard, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneCost not listed
    Where

    2222 W Coliseum Boulevard
    Fort Wayne, IN 46808

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    Full details & sources

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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Resource Directory: Scrap Metal (opens in new tab) · Allen County Department of Environmental Management
    • OmniSource Scrap Metal Recycling, 1430 Meyer Road, buys scrap metal from individuals, including appliances with freon such as air conditioners and refrigerators, and microwaves; open Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • OmniSource buys everything from industrial scrap to scrap metal from individuals. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MetalX, 2222 W Coliseum Boulevard, takes residential and business drop-off of scrap metal including appliances, air conditioners and wire; Mon-Fri 8-4, Sat 8-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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