Watson Recycling
3584 125th St NE, Rochester, MN 55906
About Watson Recycling
Watson Recycling is set up as a scrap metal recycling operation in Rochester, Minnesota. The site processes inbound scrap material from walk-in sellers and contractors, and provides a paid intake channel for metal that would otherwise sit in a garage or shed. The accepted-categories field on this listing is currently empty in our directory, with no inbound types specified. The directory entry shows a phone line and a website appear in the listing, and posted hours are available for visitors to check. Both data points reflect what the yard has filed about its inbound contact and posted schedule, and give sellers a working baseline for how to reach the site before any drive over with a load. Phone quotes give a working number, but the final intake price is what the yard pays at the gate after material is weighed and graded. A pre-visit call still gets sellers in the right ballpark and confirms the day's posted scrap rates. Posted online rates tend to be a guide to recent activity rather than a firm commitment for the day, and the gate price is the one that lands on the receipt.
Current Scrap Prices in Rochester, MN
Regional averages — call Watson Recycling for exact pay rates. Last updated May 7, 2026.
| Metal | Est. Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $3.93 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $3.48 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $3.24 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $3.25 | /lb |
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.47 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.67 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.57 | /lb |
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $278.85 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $210.06 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.19 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.61 | /lb |
| Yellow Brass | $3.01 | /lb |
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