PADNOS Port Huron Recycling Center

Recycling Center Manager

Amanda Haseker

PADNOS Port Huron Recycling Center

Port Huron, MI

PADNOS Port Huron Recycling Center has a Certified Scale

PADNOS Port Huron Recycling Center

4070 Griswold Rd, Port Huron, MI 48060

Call: (810) 984-5071

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Hours
  • 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: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
Closed
  • September 7, 2026
  • November 26, 2026
  • November 27, 2026
  • December 24, 2026
  • December 25, 2026

Welcome to PADNOS Port Huron Recycling Center & Scrap Yard

PADNOS Port Huron Recycling Center is your trusted local scrap yard and recycling center in Port Huron, MI. Conveniently located near I-69 BL E and 32nd Street, 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.

Port Huron 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!

Call (810) 226-9922

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 Port Huron Recycling Center.

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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.

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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.

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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 Griswold Road and drive onto the scale. Stop at the intercom for instructions.

Unload & Weigh Out

Ferrous: After weighing in, proceed straight ahead to the ferrous bays and unload your materials. When finished, return to the scale to weigh out.

Non-Ferrous: Proceed past the left side of the office to the non-ferrous answer. Park and bring your materials inside for weighing.

Get Paid

Park and go inside the office to collect your payment.

  • For Homeowners & DIYers

    Easily recycle your old appliances, leftover metal renovation materials, electronics, and more at your nearest PADNOS center. We make it simple, sustainable, and stress-free—just drop by, and we’ll guide you through the process.

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    What We Accept:

    We accept a wide variety of materials to make your recycling experience as easy as possible. You can bring us:

    • Metal Items: Anything from pots and pans, old tools, knick knacks to patio furniture.
    • Appliances: Got something with a power cord? We take everything from microwaves, hair dryers, toasters, electric toothbrush to lawn equipment.
    • Electronics: Old computers, TVs, mobile devices, tablets, and other e-waste are all welcome.
    • Home Fixtures: Recycle lamps, faucets, hinges, doorknobs, and more.
    • Cords: Old power cords, speaker wires, holiday lights and extension cords.
    • Miscellaneous Scrap: Even if it’s not listed here, if it’s mostly metal or recyclable material, bring it in and we’ll help you figure it out!

    What We Don’t Accept:

    For everyone’s safety and to keep things running smoothly, there are a few items we can’t take off your hands. We don’t accept used motor oil, paint, hazardous waste, mattresses, dirt, or wood. If you’re not sure, just give us a quick call and we’ll help you figure it out!

  • For Part-Time and Full-Time Scrappers

    If you’re scrapping for extra income or as a full-time gig, we’re here to help you get the best value. We know you’re looking for competitive pricing, a clean yard, and a straightforward process—so you can focus on maximizing your earnings.

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    What We Accept:

    • Metals: Bring in all types of metals, including sheet iron, stainless steel, plate and structural steel, cast iron, copper, #1 copper, #2 copper, bare bright, brass, bronze, aluminum, extruded aluminum, cast aluminum, brass, etc.
    • Auto Parts: We accept metal auto parts like rotors, starters, alternators and radiators.
    • Appliances: Whether all in one piece or broken down, we’ll even remove the refrigerant for free.
    • Electric Motors
    • Electronics: Old computers, TVs, mobile devices, tablets, and other e-waste are all welcome. A premium will be paid for separated components like ram, motherboards, heat sinks, and more.
    • Home/DIY items: Light fixtures, a/c units, HVAC systems, water heaters, faucets, hinges, doorknobs, and more.
    • Cords: ICW (Insulated Copper Wire), Old power cords, speaker wires, holiday lights and extension cords.
    • Miscellaneous Scrap: Even if it’s not listed here, if it’s mostly metal, bring it in and we’ll help you figure it out

    What We Don’t Accept:

    For everyone’s safety and to keep things running smoothly, there are a few items we can’t take off your hands. We don’t accept used motor oil, paint, hazardous waste, mattresses, dirt, or wood. If you’re not sure, just give us a quick call and we’ll help you figure it out!

  • If you own a local business that generates metal, PADNOS makes it easy to turn that leftover material into profit. We help you navigate the facility smoothly, set up a business account, and get paid promptly for your materials. We can even work out container service. Whether you are an auto repair shop, plumber, electrician or tool & die shop, we’ve got you covered.

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    What We Accept:

    • Trade Scrap: Copper piping, electrical wiring, metal fixtures, and any other metals from your trade work.
    • Business Recycling: We’ll take industrial cast offs, overruns, old stock, old tools, obsolete equipment, old fixtures, and other materials generated from your business operations.
    • Electronics: Old computers, TVs, mobile devices, tablets, servers, POS equipment, and other e-waste are all welcome.

    What We Don’t Accept:

    • Non-Metal Business Waste: We focus on recyclable metals and related materials, so we don’t take general business waste or hazardous substances.

  • Industrial Recyclers

    Manufacturing and industrial operations generate valuable scrap as part of the production process. PADNOS helps companies turn that material into a managed recycling program that supports operations, sustainability goals, and revenue recovery.

    We work with manufacturers to design recycling systems that fit directly into their workflow.

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    For Industrial Recycling Programs:

    What We Accept

    • Manufacturing by-products
    • Obsolete or surplus inventory
    • Defective or rejected parts
    • Production overruns
    • Off-spec material
    • Facility remodel and demolition metals
    • Fixtures and equipment replacement
    • Racking systems and shelving
    • Office and industrial equipment
    • Multi-site enterprise recycling programs
    • If it contains recoverable metal value, we can structure a solution around it

Hear from our customers

  • Good place to recycle metal scrap from your yard.
  • In and out pretty quick. Fair price for what I brought in. Pleasant and helpful staff.
  • Lots of new improvements at this yard !! Great people to deal with !! I go here weekly and pass other yards in the process, all because its worth it !!!
  • First time there for me...very friendly and helpful..will definitely go there again and recommend them to others.
  • Everything went perfect! quick and painless, everything you would want when getting rid of a troublesome vehicle. Would absolutely use again in the future and would always recommend to a friend 10/10"

PADNOS Port Huron Frequently Asked Questions

  • How does a recycling center work?

    The average waste management service typically only collects paper, cardboard boxes, aluminum cans, milk cartons, plastic containers, and glass bottles in its recycling bins. They don’t often take larger items such as kitchen appliances, refrigerators, scrap metals, furniture, or construction building materials. PADNOS Port Huron recycling center takes items that aren’t accepted in household recycling bins. Then, the recycling station will process the materials for reuse. They’re often turned into raw materials and sent to different businesses to create new products.

  • What are the benefits of recycling scrap material?

    Recycling materials helps conserve natural resources and reduces trash in landfills. It’s an environmentally friendly way for a community to minimize and lessen waste and pollution. Plus, it promotes sustainability and supports the local economy. When you recycle, you also get paid for your scrap materials by the pound. So, it’s a win-win situation for everyone. Proper waste management is also necessary for the health of a local community.

  • What scrap can I recycle with you?

    We pay you to recycle all metals including steel, iron, copper, wire, aluminum, auto cast, cast iron, cast aluminum and more. We pay you to recycle electronics like PC towers, laptops, smartphones, motherboards, memory, and more. We pay you to recycle lead-acid batteries from vehicles.

  • Can I recycle household appliances here?

    Yes, at PADNOS Port Huron we will pay you for your old appliances. We recycle large appliances like washers, dryers, stoves, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers, and small appliances like toasters, blenders, and coffee makers. For items like refrigerators, freezers, AC units and dehumidifiers, we have a process for properly removing the refrigerant. This service is free of charge and will be completed by our staff.

  • Where can I scrap my junk car or end-of-life vehicle in Port Huron?

    You can scrap old vehicles or vehicles totaled in an accident at PADNOS Port Huron Recycling Center in Port Huron, MI. A valid vehicle title in your name, or properly signed over to you as the purchaser, is required at drop-off.

  • What documentation do I need to bring to scrap items?

    You need to bring a current, valid government-issued picture ID. If you are bringing in a vehicle, you will also need to bring the title.

  • Do I need an appointment?

    No appointment is needed! Just drive onto the scale and we’ll talk you through the process.

  • Where can I recycle electronics?

    You can scrap consumer electronics at PADNOS Port Huron electronic recycling center and get paid per pound. We recycle all types of circuit boards, computers, smartphones, cables, wires, hard drives with circuit boards, and other electronic waste. We also accept equipment such as printers, keyboards, tablets, speakers, power tools, vacuum cleaners, and gaming systems (at no value). For more information on our regional recycling services in the state of Michigan, feel free to reach out to our team.