Scrap Yards in Rhode Island
We list 26 scrap yards in 11 Rhode Island cities; the most are in Providence (9), Johnston (4) and Cranston (2).
Listings carried over from this site's earlier directory (imported May 9, 2026); yards Google lists as permanently closed are left out. How we check listings.
Scrapyards.io lists 26 scrap yards in Rhode Island spread over 11 cities, and Providence, Johnston, and Cranston account for the largest share of them. What Rhode Island yards see day to day reflects the local mix of healthcare, education, and defense manufacturing: building and plumbing copper, aluminum from vehicles and cans, and steel from construction and equipment. Accepted materials are shown where the yard has listed them: 1 Rhode Island listings name lead, auto parts, electronics, or precious metals, and many name none, so call ahead before you load up. Price pages on this site show a daily US average estimate per grade. Rhode Island yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and freight, so treat it as a baseline and confirm by phone. Pick a city below to see the yards, hours, and directions, and bring a photo ID: scrap purchases are logged, and state law often requires identification for metal sales.
Scrap prices in Rhode Island
National averages updated Nov 10, 2026; each page lists Rhode Island yards that buy it.
Scrap yards in Rhode Island: common questions
How many scrap yards are in Rhode Island?
We list 26 scrap yards in 11 Rhode Island cities. The cities with the most are Providence (9), Johnston (4) and Cranston (2).
How much is scrap copper worth in Rhode Island today?
Our US average estimate for Bare Bright Copper is $5.54/lb (updated Nov 10, 2026). We do not track Rhode Island-specific prices: each yard sets its own rate, so call ahead before you load up.