Recycling Center Manager
Chris Keyser
PADNOS Bay City Recycling Center
Bay City, MI
PADNOS Bay City Recycling Center
3635 South Huron Road, Bay City, MI 48706
Call: (989)684-9471
Get DirectionsHours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Closed
- May 25, 2026
- July 3, 2026
- September 7, 2026
- November 26, 2026
- November 27, 2026
- December 24, 2026
- December 25, 2026
Welcome to PADNOS Bay City Recycling Center & Scrap Yard
PADNOS Bay City Recycling Center is your trusted local scrap yard and recycling center in Bay City, MI. Conveniently located near M-13 and N. Euclid Avenue, you can recycle scrap metal, including copper, aluminum, and steel. You can also conveniently scrap junk cars and end-of-life vehicles, catalytic converters, electronics, and more.
We offer free junk car removal services for end-of-life and non-running vehicles. Contact our team to schedule removal. For running vehicles, you can drop off at our location.
Bay City Recycling Center provides an opportunity to earn money through recycling, but it also allows customers to play a part in environmental sustainability. With expert guidance, customers are led through the recycling process with ease, and competitive rates are offered for the materials brought in.
We want your junk car! Turn it into cash today!
Our call center is available Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm.
What You Can Bring
Realcycle with us – your garage, kitchen and backyard are full of recyclable metals that don’t belong in a landfill. When you bring in unwanted household goods, your waste becomes a resource. Here are some items you can bring to PADNOS Bay City Recycling Center.
Junk Cars & Car Parts
PADNOS makes junk car recycling simple. We’ll take your unwanted, wrecked, or non-running vehicle and help you recycle it responsibly – and you’ll get paid for its value.
Appliances & Electronics
We buy and recycle all types of scrap metal, including aluminium, copper, brass and steel. PADNOS makes scrap metal recycling easy, fast and rewarding.
Tools, Wires & More!
PADNOS accepts more than just cars and metals – from old tools, to cords and burnt out lights, and more! Contact us to learn what else you can bring and how we can help you recycle responsibly.
Drop Off Your Scrap – As Easy as 1-2-3

Weigh In
Enter from S. Huron Road and proceed to the scale.
Stop at the intercom for instructions.

Unload & Weigh Out
Ferrous: Unload your ferrous materials into the designated recycling pile. When finished, return to the yellow scale to weigh out.
Non-Ferrous: Pull to the middle bay door at the front of the building and unload your materials inside the bay.

Get Paid
Park and go inside the office to collect your payment.
Hear from our customers
PADNOS Bay City Frequently Asked Questions
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How does a recycling center work?
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What are the benefits of recycling scrap material?
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What scrap can I recycle with you?
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Can I recycle household appliances here?
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Where can I scrap an old vehicle?
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What documentation do I need to bring to scrap items?
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