PADNOS Whitmore Lake Recycling Center

Whitmore Lake, MI

PADNOS Whitmore Lake Recycling Center

6270 Whitmore Lake Road, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Call: (734) 663-0976

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 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 Whitmore Lake Recycling Center & Scrap Yard

PADNOS Whitmore Lake Recycling Center is your trusted local scrap yard and recycling center in Whitmore Lake, MI. Conveniently located near M-14 and N Territorial Road, 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.

Whitmore Lake 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 (734) 656-8138

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

Unload & Weigh Out

Ferrous: After weighing in, unload your materials. Pull back onto the scale to weigh out.

Non-Ferrous: Drive to the building directly across from the entrance and pull into the loading dock area. Unload your materials where they will be inspected and weighed.

Get Paid

Park and go inside the office to collect your payment.

Hear from our customers

Prompt Service, Great refund on scrap metal.
The guys here are really nice and helpful. Prices are fair and the yard is pretty clean. 10+ times through and no flats.
Great guys and great prices wouldn't go anywhere else.
Highly recommended! Great customer service, Greg, Matt, and Carlos did an amazing job.
Super nice guys and clean yard. I will be back.

PADNOS Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake?

You can scrap old vehicles or vehicles totaled in an accident at PADNOS Whitmore Lake Recycling Center in Whitmore Lake, 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 Whitmore Lake 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.