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FERROUS METALS
Steel & Iron Scrap
15 accepted items
We accept many types of steel and iron scrap, including household appliances, structural steel, rebar, cast iron and machinery.
Mixed Tin / Shred
Light gauge shreddable steel containing contaminants such as insulation or wiring.
Auto Cast
Brake rotors and drums, free from oils
and fluids.
Steel Rims
Used vehicle and machinery rims. Tires must be removed.
Cast Iron
Commonly found in pipes, sewer grates, machinery and similar items.
Tool Steel
Used for tools and cutting steel. Analysis required to determine grade.
White Goods
Large household appliances such as fridges, stoves and dishwashers.
Plate & Structural
Structural steel, prepared or unprepared, such as I-beams.
Complete Vehicles
End-of-life vehicles and scrapped cars. Please call ahead for instructions.
Machinery
Fluids must be drained and batteries must
be removed.
Steel Turnings
Shavings or filings from machining steel.
Dealer Clips
Light gauge shreddable steel free
of contaminants.
Heavy Melt HMS
Obsolete steel recovered from old machinery. Prepared or unprepared.
Rebar
Reinforcing bar for cement, typically used in construction.
A/C Units
Window, rooftop and stand-alone units accepted. Must be properly decommissioned.
Bushelling
Industrial scrap steel from production. Contact our team to determine grade.
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FERROUS & MIXED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Household Metals
15 accepted items
Everyday metal items from the home, garage or yard. Some items must be drained of fluids or gas before drop-off.
Appliances
Dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, fridge, stove and similar items.
Aluminum Siding
Protective siding and eavestroughs
from homes.
Power & Hand Tools
Electric and hand tools with motors or
metal components.
Sports Equipment
Trampoline frames, exercise bikes, gym weights, metal sports nets and treadmills.
Pots & Pans
Cooking items made of various metals.
Copper Tubing
Typically used in plumbing applications.
Snowblower
Must be drained of fluids or gas.
Tin Cans
Must be rinsed and free of food.
Lawnmower
Must be drained of fluids or gas.
Air Conditioners
Must be properly decommissioned.
Bicycles
Steel or aluminum framed bicycles and metal bike parts.
Christmas Lights
Decorative lighting. Bulbs do not need to
be removed.
Aluminum Cans
Pop cans, soda cans, beer cans and similar aluminum cans.
Water Heater
Must be drained of fluids or gas.
Radiators
Typically used for heating homes.
Must be drained.
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NON-FERROUS METALS
Copper & Brass Scrap
16 accepted items
We accept a variety of copper and brass materials, including clean copper, brass fixtures, motors, transformers and radiators.
Bare Bright Wire
Bright and shiny electrical wire, uncoated
and unalloyed.
Roofing Copper
Weather-resistant copper sheeting for roofs, free of tar.
Copper Pipe
Typically used in plumbing.
All grades accepted.
Aluminum / Copper Radiators
Typically found in air conditioners. Cleaned or dirty accepted.
Electric Motors
Motors containing copper and steel.
Alternators / Starters
Car parts for electrical systems containing copper.
Brass
Brass from plumbing fixtures, handles, nozzles and machine shop cut-offs.
Brass Faucets
Faucets containing brass and
other attachments.
Brass Turnings
Metal shavings from brass machining.
Brass EDM Wire
Brass wire used for cutting with
EDM machines.
Copper Bus Bar
Conductive copper for electrical distribution.
Copper Transformers
Transformers containing copper coils.
Compressors
Compressors containing copper.
Copper Brass Radiators
Heat sinks made from copper and brass.
Brass Shells
Empty ammunition casings made of brass. Live ammunition not accepted.
Bronze
Alloy made of copper and tin.
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NON-FERROUS METALS
Aluminum Scrap
15 accepted items
We accept several grades of aluminum scrap, including siding, rims, cans, sheet, cast aluminum, extrusion and plate.
Aluminum Siding
Siding and eavestroughs, free of contaminants such as foam.
Aluminum Cans
Pop cans, soda cans, beer cans and similar aluminum cans.
Aluminum Radiator
Heat sinks from many applications.
MLC
Mixed low copper aluminum.
Aluminum Transformers
Transformers with aluminum windings.
Aluminum Rims
Vehicle rims. Chrome and chrome-clad rims accepted. Tires must be removed.
Irony Aluminum
Aluminum with iron attachments or contamination.
Aluminum / Copper Radiators
Found in air conditioners. Cleaned or
dirty accepted.
Aluminum Turnings
Metal shavings from aluminum machining.
Aluminum Plate
Aluminum plate used in manufacturing. Contact our team to determine grade.
Old Sheet Aluminum
Mixed aluminum, typically from construction.
Cast Aluminum
Items molded from aluminum.
Extruded Aluminum
Aluminum shaped through extruders.
AL Thermo-Pane
Aluminum with insulation.
Insulated Aluminum Wire
Aluminum wire with insulation. Visit site to determine recovery.
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NON-FERROUS & ELECTRICAL
Wire
10 accepted items
Wire and cable materials, including insulated copper wire, aluminum wire, cords, harness wires and BX cable.
Insulated Copper Wire
Copper wire with insulation.
Visit site to determine recovery.
Extension / Power Cords
Power cords for appliances, electronics and similar items.
Ethernet Cable
Network cabling for internet connections.
Aluminum BX
Aluminum armored electric cable.
Car Harness Wires
Electrical wiring systems from cars and
other vehicles.
ACSR
Aluminum-conductor, steel-reinforced wire used in power lines.
1S Wire
Aluminum wire, typically found in service lines going to homes.
Christmas Lights
Decorative lighting. Bulbs do not need to
be removed.
Steel BX
Armored electric cable with steel insulation.
Insulated Aluminum Wire
Aluminum wire with insulation. Visit site to determine recovery.
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SPECIALTY NON-FERROUS & ALLOYS
Other Metals
14 accepted items
Specialty materials including stainless steel, lead, catalytic converters, nickel alloys and other metals requiring analysis.
304 Stainless Steel
Corrosion-resistant alloy used in manufacturing applications.
Lead
Typically used in keel, fishing ballasts, old pipes and similar items.
Catalytic Converters
Emissions control devices in vehicles.
Monel
Nickel copper alloy. Must be analyzed
by our team.
Hastelloy
Nickel-molybdenum alloy.
316 Stainless Steel
Stainless alloy. Must be analyzed by our team.
Lead Wheel Weights
Counterweights for balancing vehicle wheels.
Pewter
Tin alloy.
Nickel
Typically alloyed with other metals.
Babbit
Typically used in ball bearing production.
Stainless Steel Turnings
Metal shavings from stainless
steel machining.
Ballasts
Electronic and copper-based ballasts.
Must be marked “no PCBs”.
Carbide Inserts
Used in machining and drilling applications.
Inconel
Nickel alloy.
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BATTERIES
Batteries
5 accepted items
Lead-acid batteries from vehicles, battery backups, forklifts and machinery.
Car Batteries
Lead acid batteries from most vehicles.
Steel Case Batteries
Steel-cased lead acid batteries.
Lead Acid Batteries
Lead acid batteries used in other applications such as battery backups.
Household Batteries
Ontario only. Some household batteries are no longer accepted.
Forklift Batteries
Lead acid batteries from forklifts
and machinery.
Ontario only: alkaline, rechargeable, NiMH, lithium-ion, NiCD and button batteries may not be accepted as listed.
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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Computer & Electronic Waste
Ontario & Atlantic only
Accepted electronics include computers, televisions, printers, phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, hard drives and CPU boards.
Computers
Towers must be intact with motherboard, power supply, hard drive & components inside.
Cell Phones & Tablets
Old cell phones and tablets.
Hard Drives
Hard disk drives from laptops and computers.
Televisions
Flat panel, CRT, plasma and
similar televisions.
Laptops
Laptops with or without battery.
CPU Boards
Green boards with electronics soldered on.
Printers
Consumer and commercial printers.
Cameras
Various kinds of optical devices.
Batteries separated from electronics may not be accepted unless they are alkaline.
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CALIFORNIA ONLY
CRV
California only
California Redemption Value materials must be segregated and properly labeled.
Aluminum Cans
Soda cans, beer cans, juice cans and similar aluminum containers.
#1 PETE
Water bottles, soft drink bottles, mineral water, juice and cooking oil containers.
#4 LDPE
Crushed bottles, shopping bags, bread bags and Kool-Aid bottles.
#7 Other Plastic
Baby bottles, tea bottles, water cooler bottles, fiberglass and tupperware materials.
Glass
Beverage container glass, excluding ceramics, windshields, no film and window pane items.
#2 HDPE
Milk jugs, cleaning agents, detergents and soap containers.
#5 PP
Electrolyte bottles, ketchup bottles, syrup bottles and yogurt containers.
WDS-BBP Pouches
Wine and liquor packaging made of plastic or multi-layer pouches. Segregated only.
Bi-metal
Containers made with two types of metal joined together.
#3 PVC
Trays for sweets, fruit and plastic packing.
#6 PS
To-go containers, flatware, yogurts, hot cups, CD cases and egg cartons.
WDS-BBP Cartons
Wine and liquor packaging made of paperboard carton. Segregated only.
WDS-BBP Boxes
Bag-in-box packaging, intact as a single unit. Segregated only.
Packaging must be labeled with “California Redemption Value”, “CA CRV”, “CA Cash Refund”, or “CA Redemption Value”.
PROHIBITED MATERIALS
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NOT ACCEPTED
Materials we cannot accept
Contact your local site
For safety, environmental and regulatory reasons, some materials cannot be accepted at AIM Recycling facilities.
Please contact your local yard if you are unsure about an item.
Alkaline, Lithium & NiCd Batteries
These battery types are not accepted as regular scrap material.
Radioactive Materials
Radioactive items or materials with radioactive contamination are prohibited.
Explosives
Explosive materials, live ammunition and related hazardous items are prohibited.
Transformers, Capacitors & Ballasts
These items may contain regulated substances and are not accepted unless approved.
Hazardous Waste
Chemicals, contaminated materials and hazardous waste cannot be accepted.
Unprepared Compressed Gas Cylinders
Compressed gas cylinders must be properly prepared before they can be accepted.
Mercury
Materials containing mercury are not accepted.
Unsure about an item?
Call your local AIM yard before bringing material to the facility.
Note: For more details regarding other materials, please contact your local site before drop-off.
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