Front Street Metals Serving the Greater Grand Rapids Area

Recycling: Open to the Public

Paper, plastics, metals and more.

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Location

601 Letellier SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Phone: (616) 396-6521 Fax: (616) 459-7372

Receiving Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Recycling News and Events

Raise money with a Scrap Drive.

A scrap drive is a great way to raise money for your school, organization or cause.

Scrap Paper Recycling at PADNOS

We accept and recycle all paper and cardboard.

Come in during receiving hours 8:00am - 4:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Electronics Recycling

PADNOS recycles most of your household electronics. But will no longer be able to accept TV's and computer monitors for free. This will now be a charged item.

Become a Green Company

PADNOS offers your business complete recycling solutions.

About Our Scrap Yard

We are a Full Service Recycling Center located in Grand Rapids, MI. From household recycling to Industrial Scrap Management and Feedstock Supply. Find out all we can do for you today.

Recycling at Home

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Recycling in your business

We buy paper, plastic, metal and more!
How to recycle with PADNOS

Our 6 Easy Steps to Recycling

1

Find recyclable items in your home. Not sure what to recycle? Please call us at (616) 396-6521.

2

State law requires a valid ID and thumbprint for recycling

3

Bring your recyclable items to the nearest PADNOS Recycling Center.

4

Drive onto the yard's main scale. Pick up the phone and listen to the instructions.

5

Unload your material in the designated area and wait for inspection, then drive back onto the scale for final weighing.

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Park and enter the office with your photo ID and vehicle license plate number. Get paid in CASH via our ATM.

How to recycle with PADNOS

Our 6 easy steps to recycling

Step 1

Find recyclable items in your home. Not sure what to recycle? Please call us at (616) 396-6521.

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Step 2

State law requires a valid ID and thumbprint for recycling, car title if recycling a vehicle, and certificate of ownership of material, if necessary.

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Bring your recyclable items to the nearest PADNOS Recycling Center. Find driving directions here.

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Drive onto the yard's main scale. Pick up the phone and listen to the instructions.

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Unload your material in the designated area and wait for inspection, then drive back onto the scale for final weighing.

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Park and enter the office with your photo ID and vehicle license plate number. Get paid in CASH via our ATM.

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- Unloading
  We offer heavy equipment such as cranes, hi-lo's, and loaders to assit in loading/unloading material. Contact us at (616) 396-6521 for additional information. 2322
- Material Testing 1
  PADNOS has cutting edge analytical tools to test chemical breakdowns of your material. Contact us at (616) 396-6521.
- Containers for your Site
  From cardboard boxes to 95-yard steel containers, PADNOS offers diverse solutions to fit your logistical and financial goals. Contact us to see how we can help with container placement, pick-up services, and custom logistical support.
Secondary New and Used Steel

We have angle, square, channel, pipe, flat, and I beam stock steel for purchase. Stop in the office or call to see what types of material are available.

Aluminum, Copper, Brass and Stainless

Come in to our office to find out what types of various and ever changing assortments of reuseable materials we have for purchase.

Salvageable Items

Extending the life of an item is another form of recycling. Stop in the office or call to check what types of materials are around that can be purchased and resurrected from the scrap.

Extending the life of an item is another form of
recycling. Stop in the office or call to
check what types of materials are around that can be purchased and resurrected
from the scrap.
Fundraising Opportunities

Does your organization or club need extra money?

Are you looking for creative fundraising ideas that also have a positive community impact?

PADNOS offers creative opportunities for your organization to help raise funds while your local community betters the planet. We can provide services, equipment and education to aid your fundraising efforts. We have successful models established through previous partnerships with local organizations such as: High School Booster Groups, Boy & Girl Scout Organizations and other Non-Profit Groups.

For additional information call: (616) 396-6521

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FAQ's & Recycling Tips
Q — Is material in the yard available for sale?

A — Yes, most items in the yard are available for resale. Check with an employee on how to purchase an item.

Q — Why are there items that I can not get paid for today?

A — As of July 1st 2014, State Law requires, Copper, Catalytic Converters, and Air Conditioner parts $25 or more that payment be mailed.

Q — What are current prices

A — Prices vary depending on current market conditions. Please call for current pricing.
Q — What do I need to recycle a car

A — The title must be clear of a lien and signed off by the owner on the title. Tires may be removed in the yard.

Q — Foundry Steel

A — Foundry Steel must be 1/8" thick or greater and less than 24" in all directions. Foundry steel must also be free of any plastic, rubber, non ferrous, chrome or

Q — Cast Iron

A — Prepared Cast Iron must be less than 4' x 4' in all directions and free of any plastic, rubber or non-ferrous. Unprepared Cast Iron will have a lesser value.
Q — Aluminum

A — Aluminum must be free of all non-conforming materials such as: glass, steel, zinc, plastic, adhesive, etc. to be considered prepared. Unprepared grades will have a lesser value.

Q — Aluminum Rim

A — Aluminum or Chrome Rims must be free of iron, wheel weights, valve stems, center caps and steel inserts to be consider prepared. Unprepared rims will have a lesser value.

Q — Batteries

A — Lead acid batteries only.
Q — Radiators

A — All radiators must be free of iron and plastic to be considered prepared. Unprepared radiators will have a lesser value.

Q — Bare Copper

A — #1 Copper wire must be thicker than a No. 2 pencil lead with no iron, enamel coating, plating or insulation. #1 Copper tubing must be free of paint, solder, iron, and heavy corrosion. #2 Copper must be free of iron and insulation to be considered prepared.

Q — Insulated Copper Wire

A — Pricing and grading varies on the amount of copper vs insulation, attachments, or plating of the wire.
Q — Brass

A — Brass grades should be free of all iron, rubber, or plastic to be considered prepared. Unprepared items will have a lesser value.

Q — Others

A — Please call (616) 396-6521 with other questions, we are here to help.

Community Partnerships

At PADNOS we believe in giving back to our communities. We take pride in our involvement and support education, charities, and community organizations for over 100 years.

John Ball Zoo

United Way

Special Olympics

GVSU

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Green Calculator

Determine your green calculation!

PADNOS strives to divert as many recyclables as possible from landfills. Your participation in this initiative will help propel us to a cleaner, safer world. Future generations will be both thankful and appreciative of these efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and advance sustainability initiatives through recycling programs. Calculate below how your recycling efforts can help us all achieve these goals!

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Raise money with a Scrap Drive.

Scrap Paper Recycling at PADNOS

Electronics Recycling

Become a Green Company

Recycling at Home

Recycling in your business

How to recycle with PADNOS

Our 6 Easy Steps to Recycling

Secondary New and Used Steel

Aluminum, Copper, Brass and Stainless

Salvageable Items

Fundraising Opportunities

Does your organization or club need extra money?

FAQ's & Recycling Tips

Q — Is material in the yard available for sale?

Q — Why are there items that I can not get paid for today?

Q — What are current prices

Q — What do I need to recycle a car

Q — Foundry Steel

Q — Cast Iron

Q — Aluminum

Q — Aluminum Rim

Q — Batteries

Q — Radiators

Q — Bare Copper

Q — Insulated Copper Wire

Q — Brass

Q — Others

Community Partnerships

Items we recycle and accept

Get in touch with us

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