Since 1973, Scrap Management Industries (SMI) has been a trusted leader in metal recycling. Our E. 11th Street facility in Lawrence provides reliable recycling solutions for ferrous and nonferrous metals, along with industrial scrap services and roll-off container rentals. With over 50 years of experience, we’re proud to offer transparent pricing, a clean and safe environment and a customer-first approach that prioritizes both community and sustainability. Whether you're a homeowner, local business or industrial operation, SMI in Lawrence is your dependable partner for efficient and ethical recycling — your trusted partner for all metal recycling needs!
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What clients say about Scrap Management Industries in Lawrence (KS)
First time customer. It would be hard to find a more pleasant person than the nice woman that guided me through the recycling process. She was pleasant, patient, and helpful throughout. Lawrence overall has a base of friendly people, and SMI personnel were no exception.
This business is an excellent resource, and in a convenient location. They accept many items that we can’t put in the trash, and pay for some of them. Rodrigo, at the scale, is very helpful.
Their website info is inconsistent with the reality.
First of all, their website stated that they have 24/7 drop-off, but it is not there anymore. I have been here dropping off bottles and junk mails before and there used to be a bin. It’s not there anymore and the website did not update.
The website also stated they took plastics, and Lawrence City website also listed them as accepting Plastic 1-7, which is almost all day-to-day plastics. So because I cannot drop off “at my own leisure” I went there with some bags of plastic during their business hours, but I was stopped by one of their workers when I tried to drop off these plastics because some of them were not “plastic bottles” (I have some shipping bags and hard plastics in there) and that worker did not seem to be helpful at recognizing the materials. In the end I left out of frustration after throwing a few bottles into their pile.
Wow..ripped my son and nephew off with an entire truck of metal,aluminum,stainless steel, and motors...their excuse was it wasn't seperated..that may be true but they could've told them that they would only get $20 if not separated they were just kids..wow and this is literally the 2nd or 3rd review I have ever made so I'm not that "person" will never go back again
Very cool recycle center...helpful staff and fair prices paid for your scrap metal! Did you know you can also BUY scrap metal there too...very awesome if you need a piece of metal for a project. You can also purchase a very nice finely ground mulch there made from locally processed recycled pallets; what a great eco-friendly choice. It is sold in bulk by the CY so bring your pickup truck.
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