If you're in Cicero, Central Metal Recycling is about 3 miles north at 5618 W. Fillmore Street in Chicago. We buy copper, aluminum, brass, iron, and stainless steel, and we pay cash on the spot every time. Cicero has a strong contractor and residential base, and we see a lot of familiar faces from the area. Make the short drive and leave with cash - no appointments needed.

What to Bring From Cicero

• Copper wire, pipe, and plumbing fittings
• Aluminum extrusions, frames, and siding
• Brass valves, bushings, and industrial fittings
• Old appliances - refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers
• Electric motors, transformers, and copper-wound equipment
• Steel structural scrap from industrial and commercial demo
• Cast iron parts and machinery components
• Stainless steel equipment and commercial kitchen items

How It Works

1. Arrive - Drive into the yard at 5618 W. Fillmore in Chicago. Our crew will get you directed.
2. Unload - We help sort and unload. You don't need to have everything broken down in advance.
3. Weigh - Certified scales and you see the numbers yourself. Straightforward every time.
4. Get Paid - Cash before you leave the yard. No waiting, no checks.

Why Cicero Residents Choose Central Metal

We pay based on current market pricing - period. Scrap metal recycling Cicero customers, whether they're running a full-time operation or doing a one-time cleanout, get the same honest rate. Ask what copper or aluminum is paying today and we'll tell you right up front.

There's no scrap yard near Cicero that's easier to get in and out of. We handle high volume without turning into a long wait. Contractors with full loads and homeowners with a single appliance go through the same fast process. Scrap metal recycling Cicero businesses count on us to keep their workflow moving.

Central Metal is a family-owned business and we treat people accordingly. We've built a reputation on Chicago's West Side by being straight with customers and paying on time. Scrap metal recycling Cicero residents know they're dealing with real people who know the scrap business - not a corporate chain with a 1-800 number.

Directions from Cicero

From central Cicero near Cermak Road and 54th Avenue, head north on 54th Avenue (which becomes Central Avenue once you cross into Chicago). Continue north on Central Avenue through the Eisenhower Expressway crossing and up to Fillmore Street. Turn left (west) on Fillmore Street - we're at 5618 W. Fillmore on the south side of the block. About 10-12 minutes.