Recycling Center Manager
Jaret Koin
PADNOS Alma Recycling Center
Alma, MI
PADNOS Alma Recycling Center
1430 Williams St, Alma, MI 48801, USA
Call: (989) 463-2131
Get DirectionsHours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- 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 Alma Recycling Center & Scrap Yard
PADNOS Alma Recycling Center is your trusted local scrap yard and recycling center in Alma, MI. Conveniently located near W. Monroe Road and Michigan 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.
Alma 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 Alma 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 Williams Road and proceed over the scale, stopping at the intercom.

Unload & Weigh Out
Ferrous: After leaving the scale, turn right toward the ferrous material bays. When finished unloading, wrap around and return to the scale to weigh out.
NonFerrous: After entering from Williams Road, take a left toward the main building with two garage doors. This is the nonferrous entrance. Unload your materials as directed, and return to the scale when finished to weigh out.

Get Paid
Ferrous: Park and go inside the office to collect your payment.
Non-Ferrous: Get paid at the ATM inside.
Hear from our customers
PADNOS Alma Frequently Asked Questions
-
How does a recycling center work?
-
What are the benefits of recycling scrap material?
-
What scrap can I recycle with you?
-
Can I recycle household appliances here?
-
Where can I scrap my junk car or end-of-life vehicle in Alma?
-
Do I need an appointment?
-
What documentation do I need to bring to scrap items?
-
Where can I recycle electronics?
