Chico Scrap Metal

They’ll take anything metal. If you have the time, you can find rare parts for all sorts of things,
e.g. they actually have good cabinet drawer metal hardware handles $$$ opposite the weighing scales — but again– it is a time intensive search to mix and match what you need.
I’ve improvised a heavy outdoor umbrella stand and more things than I can mention… If you’re inventive, love metals & hardware and are low on cash, this is the place… They will help you search if you ask nicely, and wait until they’re finished with the prior task.
As to their poli***al affiliation review, I wouldn’t know but do know they’re fighting for their life in the current Chapmantown residental location on 20thSt. Si, se habla espanol at the scales but they speak enough to get yourself understood.

Pros:
— Friendly employees
— Well staffed
— Easy in/​out
— Not out-​of-​business
Cons:
— Dirty
— Scale weight visibility
It’s very easy to get into Chico Scrap Metal if you’re driving west on E. 20^th St. The yard is small but there are about 5 parking spots for those recycling their aluminum/​glass/​plastic. 2 to 3 guys work at the CRV recycling area and they will immediately ask you what you have to recycle when you arrive and then bring you the appropriate containers for you to sort into. I appreciate that the employees leave you alone while you sort your items! When your recyclables are ready to be weighed the employees do all of the work. The wooden cabinet that houses the scale weight display is faced perpendicular to the area that you stand while your recyclables are being weighed thus making it hard to see. I will say that the man doing the weighing did call out the weights and point out my totals as he wrote them down. Prices are posted. After your recyclables are weighed it’s a short walk to the office to cash in your slip. The ladies in the office are very friendly and efficient. Leaving is even easier than entering as you are practically on E. 20^th St. when leaving the parking spots.
I’d complain about the low price that they pay on aluminum but the little I know about scrap recycling tells me that price is based on a market and is not arbitrary.
With Chico’s dwindling choices for CRV recycling I’m glad that Chico Scrap Metal is around and I will continue to do business with them in the future.

Just got back this morning from there. Had 2 car axles and 2 brake drums made out of steel to turn in for cash. A hispanic guy read the scale I could see 55 light up over his shoulders. He marked it down as 55 Ill/​aluminum and when I got to the window I received $ 2.75 for my metal. I guess I should look harder at the tag print next time. If you come in the summer make sure your T-​shirt reads Democrat in Spanish so they know your not a Republican otherwise your sh*t out of luck. Best advise is to sell it outright if you can get a good buyer.