Western Metals Recycling – Grand Junction
645 4th Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.
Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Scrap metal
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- WMR buys scrap at market prices; bring a valid photo ID.
Washers and dryers
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- WMR buys scrap at market prices; bring a valid photo ID.
Refrigerators and freezers
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Refrigerant must have been properly removed already, or removal arranged with the facility.
- WMR buys scrap at market prices; bring a valid photo ID.
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Auto (lead) batteries, taken only at the non-ferrous kiosks; do not leave them in cars or mix with sheet iron.
Other electronics
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Electronic scrap only at the non-ferrous kiosks; no televisions, monitors or CRTs.
Televisions
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Paint
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Western Metals Recycling: Grand Junction, CO (opens in new tab) · Western Metals Recycling
- WMR Grand Junction is at 645 4th Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501; phone (970) 242-9500. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Grand Junction yard accepts non-ferrous scrap (aluminum, copper, brass) and ferrous scrap (iron, steel, autos). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Western Metals Recycling: What can I sell? (household scrap) (opens in new tab) · Western Metals Recycling
- WMR lists appliances including stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers among the household scrap it buys. Checked October 26, 2026.
- WMR lists auto batteries under non-ferrous scrap. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Sellers must present a valid photo ID at the scale. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Western Metals Recycling: Prohibited Item & Conditional Acceptance Criteria (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Western Metals Recycling
- Scrap containing refrigerants (CFC or HCFC) is accepted only if the refrigerant was previously removed properly or removal is arranged with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronic scrap is accepted only at the non-ferrous kiosks; no televisions, monitors or CRTs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Batteries and other lead sources are accepted only at the non-ferrous kiosks and cannot be mixed with sheet iron or left in cars. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Combustible or flammable materials including paints are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
How we check our informationListing this place doesn’t mean we partner with it.