PADNOS Traverse City Recycling Center

Traverse City, MI

PADNOS Traverse City Recycling Center

3770 Blair Town Hall Road, Traverse City, MI 49685

Call: (231) 943-9000

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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 – 3:00 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 Traverse City Recycling Center & Scrap Yard

PADNOS Traverse City Recycling Center is your trusted local scrap yard and recycling center in Traverse City, MI. Conveniently located near M-37 and Blair Townhall 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.

Traverse City 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) 244-4854

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 Traverse City 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 Blair Townhall Road and pull onto the scale. Stop at the intercom for instructions.

Unload & Weigh Out

Ferrous: After weighing in, take a right towards the ferrous bays and unload your materials. Pull back onto the scale to weigh out.

Non-Ferrous: After crossing the scale, non-ferrous is located to the left on the backside of the main building. Unload your materials there, then follow the drive lane toward the ferrous area and exit through the second gate.

Get Paid

Park and go inside the office to collect your payment.

Hear from our customers

Very friendly and pretty darn clean for a scrap yard.
I have been there a few times now. They are always super helpful and courteous. I typically just have a few things so I donate the scrap. They collect it and give the money to a local charity. It is a win for the charity and a win for me since the material is recycled and I don’t get charged to dispose of it.
What a great place! The staff members are incredible. Very helpful and always trying to get you the most $$ for your metal. I was taken back with how great of an experience I had my first time there. Thank you Padnos crew!
I came in with sheet iron and NF material into the TC yard. A new buyer named Joe was a real pleasure to work with. He helped me out and educated me in material. He is a great asset to the TC yard. I will recommenced your service to others. Great company, fair pay, and great employees. Thank you Joe for my experience.
This place is better than the rest but too humble to claim it! Awesome staff! Making the most of the waste in this world! BIG shoutout to Aaron, that man is AMAZING! Thanks for all that you do!

PADNOS Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City?

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