Area Salvage and Recycling in
Rockford (IL)

What clients say about Area Salvage and Recycling in Rockford (IL)

• Ethan T

  Justin was very helpful in accommodating my specific requests to have a sentimental family vehicle properly put to rest. Thank you!

  Aug 24, 2025
• Veronica Arellano

  Awesome Service, in and out fast! Best in town!

  Jun 26, 2025
• Next Label

  Someone stole my vehicle and was to take it here to salvage it with no proof of ownership this place is shady

  May 26, 2025
• Mike Kristin

  Very helpful and knowledgeable can't wait to work with them again

  Mar 04, 2025
• Susie Jobe

  Metal recycling yard. No paved roads, and there's tiny shards of debris laying around so drive carefully. Drove in a little to spot someone and asked where to put our metals. We recycled a printer, modem tower, and blender today. I saw everything from metal benches, appliances, computers, radios, to scrap metal everywhere.

  Feb 21, 2025
• Dan Egbert

  Worst scrap yard ive ever been to. Unorganized and cheep

  Aug 19, 2024
• chago cons

  First time there, very friendly people!

  Aug 14, 2024
• David Sesona

  There page says the close at 1 I showed up at 12:30 and they where closing what a joke they are..

  Feb 24, 2024
• Joyce N

  Feels like you are always getting it up the rear at this place

  Jan 05, 2024
• Nick Anderson

  Helped me scrap a car even though I didn't realize I showed up right as the yard closed. Quick and easy to work with. Make sure to be there at least 30 minutes before close.

  Oct 24, 2023
• Kelly Swanson

  Nice people fast service!

  Aug 11, 2023
• Noe Pizana

  Last Saturday I went to that place and they didn't want to receive me with 15 minutes left to close...according to they close at 1pm...put in your hours that they close at 12:45

  May 14, 2023
• Patrick B. Music

  I watched them load the scale, 642lbs. They recorded 350. Then tried to pay me .15c a pound for my wire where another place 2 mins away quoted me .80c. Made the mistake of going here without checking first. They finally reweighed and fixed the weight, but definitely watch them. Won't go here again.

  Aug 21, 2022
• Kim Anderson

  I would leave 0 stars if I could. I’m extremely disappointed. I went there today during open business hours and found a sign saying they were closed for a 30 min lunch break. I waited for an hour and called multiple times (no answer, and voicemail box was full of course). I also pulled up to the entrance and honked, but still no answer. I have not received a call back. Is this a real business?!

  Apr 16, 2022
• Jessica Truman

  So I went there Friday with 70 pounds of copper and they only gave me $30 but the price was $3 per pound.they literally ripped me off!!!!

  Nov 10, 2021
• Andrew Friesen

  Was a little confused about where to go with the first part of my load, but once I managed to figure out their organization of things it was a pretty good experience. Will definitely be returning.

  Oct 09, 2021
• Daniel Peceny

  First time here today. As an electrician for 20 years I've been to several recycling centers to bring in scrap copper wire. This place is by far the best. Pulled right in, the scrap workers helped me unload, they were friendly, I went right to counter for cash payout in hand. This is my favorite place from now on and I recommend to everyone.

  Dec 03, 2020
• P. A.R.

  In and out fast ...not too big to be confusing...other places are too big....and don't where to go....to bring metals to sell.

  Sep 24, 2020
• Jeffrey g

  Great place, friendly people and top dollar.

  Feb 15, 2019
• Duke Noakes

  Best place in Rockford no b.s. with these people

  Dec 16, 2018
• Britt Mohler

  Says they close at 5...two days I've driven 40 miles and gotten there at 435 and they were closed. The four times I have been here the owner was an extremely arrogant rude person and his employees can all hardly communicate with you. Not to mention there is no first come first serve basis here they will let whoever throws their stuff on the scale be served even if the worker just watched them budge 5 people in line who were already waiting. Will be taking my business elsewhere from here on out.

  Oct 07, 2018
• Isla Jones

  This company determines your load's weight in front of you, but doesn't show the number on the scale. This is not business like. I have reason to believe that they maybe using this to profit more than they should be. Taking advantage of customers.

  Apr 17, 2018
• Kevin Reyes

  There's been many times where I went to drop off metal and noticed that they were other people without metal receiving money shortly after I drop off my metal. I have reason to believe that they are stealing from customers.

  Apr 07, 2018
• M “Twisted.925” O'neil

  Helpful, Friendly and Fast Service. I have asked many questions and have ALWAYS felt like they had the time to help me the best they could. Best price for your treasures too!

  Dec 21, 2017
• Buddy Horn

  Fast service and very friendly probably about as painless an experience as it can be. Will go there every time from now on worth the drive from Belvidere IL

  Jul 08, 2017
• Yvonne “Bo” Watson

  My husband goes there all the time he loves the service and the people who work there

  Aug 05, 2016
• Kristin Hultgren

  Always my first choice friendly honest staff. Very helpfull when I did my first @ haul had no clue what to do .

  Jun 13, 2016
• The Real Tommy Tsunami

  A very tenacious business that is run with superb tenacity!!

  Nov 11, 2015
• JMo

  Super Friendly and Professional. Highly Recommend them.

  Nov 11, 2015
• Bill Wishard

  I go here for all of my metal recycling. They pay top dollar and it's clean and professional.

  Jan 30, 2015