Elgin Recycling Inc
660 Schiller St, Elgin, IL 60123
About Elgin Recycling Inc
Operating in Elgin, Illinois, Elgin Recycling Inc works as a scrap metal recycling business within Kane County. The site processes inbound scrap from local sellers and small contractors, providing a paid intake channel for material that would otherwise stay in garages or sheds. The yard has not filed an accepted-materials list with the directory at this time, leaving the intake set unspecified. Public-facing details show that a phone line and an email contact appear in the listing, and posted hours are available for visitors to check. These two data points are what the yard has published through the directory about its day-to-day inbound flow, and give sellers a working sense of how to reach the site before any drive over. Some yards require ID at intake, and a few keep separate records for ferrous versus non-ferrous drop-offs. Sellers planning a first visit should confirm what the gate needs on a phone call so the paperwork side is sorted before driving over with a load.
Current Scrap Prices in Elgin, IL
Regional averages — call Elgin Recycling Inc for exact pay rates. Last updated May 7, 2026.
| Metal | Est. Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $3.97 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $3.69 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $3.03 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $3.41 | /lb |
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.48 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.66 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.58 | /lb |
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $298.57 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $207.54 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.17 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.63 | /lb |
| Yellow Brass | $2.81 | /lb |
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