The place is very hard to navigate at first and I don't like the fact that you have three phases to get paid, scale, office and ATM. The guy running the scale was very helpful and all the guys on the ground giving directions speak English for the most part and are helpful. My only suggestion would be to identify the material right at the scale so we need to know exactely where to dump.
So the new way to get your money is by the ATM. You get your receipt with a bar code. You scan it and you get your money. The only thing I don't like is that they round off the cents. So in my case -.34 cents. With all the traffic they get. They are pocketing all the change. Don't look good right.
I loaded here. Got loaded quickly with empty cable reels. I was in and out less than a hour. They will come to your truck and give you the bills after you pull outside the entry and exit gate.
After reading the reviews for this place I was sweating bullets, about having to back a 53-foot trailer here. Especially have to drive through my hometown of Cicero il, she's not truck-friendly. How when I got here they told me how the setup works and they have people watching and ready to help. Good place got in and out no problems.
Overall not too bad experience. Many workers guide you what do you need to do. A lil tight in some places, but drivers with experience will not have a problem to back in. Over the road drivers if you haul heavy load and your treiler wheels not all the way back in, MAKE SURE slide tandems all the way back in before you come here so you wont have a problem to swing on scale.
So one scale to come in and out on not a good setup, takes longer to get in and out to unload. If your over the road driver plan on 4 hours like I said you will spend most of your time waiting for scale. The workers make up for the long wait great people they will help you and unload was fast.
About average prices, but better than most smaller places that only give you top dollar 750lbs and above. The place is huge so your in and out quickly. Lines are longer on the weekends though .
For scrap yard not bad at all. Well organized, helpful staff. Usually I don't deliver to scrap yards but this business is more then ok. I hope delivery will be fast and I will not have flat tire.
Out in 2 hours, clean trailer, no flat tire.
Thanks
Been here twice, took more than two hours each time, both times had to back up twice on the dock due to wrong loading. But people are nice and helpful. They guide you very well through this congested place.
Great service and always timely-even when it's a special request or an oddball situation. Anne Wilson- our account manager always gets back to us with an answer in a timely manner! This is a very well run organization and their operations group knows what they're doing! Thanks for the great service at all our locations. Good people to partner with. Raul @ Chicago Tube & Iron
We have been using United for over 10 years. Our account Manager, Samantha is great! She has been to our facility many times to present,understand our business and how United can help us. The Customer Service is the best, We call in the morning - get a pick up and drop of service the same day.. We are developing an Environmental Management System and the reports supplied are just what we needed.
In a difficult industry and environment our experience with United has been very positive. They continue to have great service and pay their customers on time while staying competitive in the marketplace. Business people who understand that integrity, honesty, and a sound approach to the market outlasts the flash in the pan.
We have been using United Scrap for more than 10 years. They are a honest and trust worthy company. They handle all of our scrap goods. From our account rep Anne to the dispatch crew they are all responsive professional people. We enjoy working with them and also like to support them in their efforts to help others like Ronald McDonald House. They are great Corporate citizens.
Anne, our Rep., the dispatchers and all the drivers have been extremely responsive to any request or situation we have had. Very accommodating. Pick ups and drop offs have all been done in a timely fashion. Top notch.
United Scrap Metal, Inc. in Cicero offers the following services: Recycling center. You can check with them or contact us—we also offer free vehicle towing, instant quotes, and expert advice on finding the correct parts so you can save money and get exactly what you need with minimal effort.
United Scrap Metal, Inc. are located in Cicero, and the exact address is listed above on this page. Our regular business hours are 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, but we can arrange appointments outside normal hours upon request. For your convenience, you can also use the Get Directions feature or request on-site service.
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