PADNOS Ludington Recycling Center

Ludington, MI

PADNOS Ludington Recycling Center

2601 W US 10, Ludington, MI 49431

Call: (231) 843-4455

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Closed

May 25, 2026
September 7, 2026
November 26, 2026
November 27, 2026
December 24, 2026
December 25, 2026

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Welcome To Ludington Recycling Center & Scrap Yard

PADNOS Ludington Recycling Center is your trusted local scrap yard and recycling center in Ludington, 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.

Ludington 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 (231) 222-5127

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 Ludington 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 Highway 10 and follow the road to the scale. Stop at the intercom for instructions.

Unload & Weigh Out

Ferrous: After weighing in, stay to the right and proceed around the center ferrous bays, unloading your materials as directed. When finished, return to the scale to weigh out.

Non-Ferrous: After crossing the scale, take a right toward the non-ferrous farage on the backside of the main buildiing. Unload your materials, then proceed to the office.

Get Paid

Park and go inside the office to collect your payment.

Hear from our customers

The staff at PADNOS of Ludington are very helpful and friendly. It makes getting rid of items easy.
Best place in the business I love PADNOS. Josh, Brenda, Joe, Andy and Mark are all awesome.
The Ludington Padnos is the best recycling location that I have been to. Customer service is wonderful. The lady behind the counter is outstanding and kind person that I've ever met.
Very well setup center! Drive up weight in dump in appropriate spot go through scale then leave no wait time.
The staff at Padnos of Ludington are very helpful and friendly. It makes getting rid of items easy.

PADNOS Ludington Frequently Asked Questions

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 Ludington 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 an old vehicle?

You can scrap old vehicles, or vehicles totaled in an accident at PADNOS Ludington. All you need is a valid title in your name or signed over to you as a purchaser.
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 electronics at PADNOS Ludington, and get paid per pound. We recycle all types of circuit boards, computers, smartphones, cables, wires, hard drives with circuit boards, and more. We also accept (at no value) printers, keyboards, tablets, speakers, power tools, vacuum cleaners, and gaming systems.
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 Ludington 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.