PADNOS Saginaw Recycling Center

Saginaw, MI

PADNOS Saginaw Recycling Center

1319 S. 15TH ST, SAGINAW, MI 48601

Call: (989) 752-3072

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Hours

Monday: 7:30  AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 7:30  AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 7:30  AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 7:30  AM – 5 PM
Friday: 7:30  AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 7:30  AM – 5 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 Saginaw Recycling Center & Scrap Yard

PADNOS Saginaw Recycling Center is your trusted local scrap yard and recycling center in Saginaw, MI. Conveniently located near MI-46, 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.

Saginaw 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 (989) 315-7468

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 Saginaw 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 15th Street and proceed onto the scale. Stop at the intercom for instructions.

Unload & Weigh Out

Ferrous: After weighing in, make a U-turn and proceed to the ferrous pile to unload your materials. When finished, return over the scale the same way you came to weigh out.

Non-Ferrous: Enter from 15th Street and take a quick right toward the open garage doors of the non-ferrous department. Unload your materials there.

Get Paid

Park and go inside the office to collect your payment.

Hear from our customers

This is a great place to take your scrap metals. The employees are friendly, helpful, and fair. My dad and I have been going there for years.
Scrapping out a vehicle could not have been any easier.
Very kind employees who go above and beyond their means to make sure that you have a great opportunity to get the most money for your product you are turning in for scrap.
Paid me a fair price for my junk car. Picked it up from my house, check in hand. Fast and simple. I can’t thank Lee Hughs enough. Thanks Padnos!
Great customer service!! We actually got more $ than we thought we would. Lee communicated with us well and made arrangements to help us with a crazy schedule outside of their operating hours. Definitely recommend!!

PADNOS Saginaw 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 Saginaw 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 Saginaw 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 Saginaw?

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