What clients say about PADNOS Howell Recycling Center in Howell (MI)
This is my favorite place to scrap. From the people who work in the office Down to the people in the yard . Also the men an women who work in the garage .They go out of there way to make you feel like ur part of the pandas family.
This was my first time dropping off scrap, I was not quite certain what to expect, however when I dropped the metals off I met first with Spencer in the back; he was very patient and understanding. I then went to the front to collect payment and spoke with Derrick, he was very personable and knowledgeable. After meeting your employees, if I have more items to scrap I would definitely return to this location and ask for the two of them.
Called a few places to get quotes on a vehicle pickup/scrap.
They quoted me lower than another place but when I told them the quote I got, they told me they would match it and THEN SOME. Not to mention the person on the phone was SO nice! The pickup was smooth, cash in hand, and I will use and refer them now! Great service! Great people!
Place has really gone down hill since padnos took over from regals. They will nit-pick your load of scrap to death. Last time i was there with a car to drop off they damaged my trailer because there wimpy forklift couldn't even pick up the car high enough off my trailer. Going somewhere else next time with my scrap metal.
I have been coming here for years even before Padnos took over, since they bought it the yard is super clean, employees are very friendly and helpful and I know I'm always getting a fair price. I won't be going anywhere else.
Excellent scrap yard with great people that work here. I always have had a good experience taking my scrap here. I come about 2 to 3 times a month. When the service is good the company thrives. Ben and Danny and Felesha are amazing.
I just got my jeep picked up for scrap, and I wish I would have gotten the tow truck drivers name. He was great and very patient, very fast too. He definitely deserves recognition, and pandos gave me the highest offer. Highly recommend
This location is awesome. The guys in the back or always so friendly and always take time to make sure you get the best price for the scrap you bring in. Always will to sort the copper wire and give knowledge to help when you bring your scrap in. I was in there on march 4,2025 he told me there names. So thank you so much.
I’ve been scrapping for about 20yrs. I’ve been to multiple scrap yards through out 4 states. Ive had good and bad experiences at all of them. One thing that remains important to me is honesty and integrity . I’ve been here 1 time and it was a good visit. I was informed by the girl working the scale that I had metals that were worth more $$ than I was aware of. After 20 yrs ,I should have known this. But I missed it and she caught it and she told me about it. She did not have to tell me about it , but she did . That shows HONESTY and INTEGRITY which is very important to me. People don’t trust scrap yards . People think they ripped off at scrap yards. I recommend PADNOS to avoid those feelings of dought. I’ll be back for sure .
People there really helpful coolant hose started leaking when I got there had their mechanic come over and cut the hose and reattached it and went on my way thanks Tommy and Alex made my day 🙂
I have been to Multiple Yards in Genesee/Saginaw & Lapeer County.
When I was referred here...about 3-Years ago...It was a...OK, Let's Give it a shot.
First time Amazing...so Respectful, Helpful, Courteous and Knowledgeable!!!
Have been a regular since.
This past 6-Months...
W-O-W...Just Wow...Paved the Entire Yard...and Still The Best Service Anywhere.
I drive 39 miles One-Way...and it's Well Worth It to See these Folks and Do Business with them.
I love the stuff in howell mi location? Great prices. Friendly people an will help you learn how many different types of metals their are. They have my business forever
This location and staff has always been professional, friendly, accommodating and fair. I appreciate having a local location to go to that supports our community the way you do. Keep up the great work! Thank you!
They are very great place to take metal. The works are really nice at Padnos. The yard is very clean. Thank you Spencer for his help today. I would say this is the best place around!!
Thanks Padnos for being the place to go.
The yard has greatly improved from years past. Not only in service but cleanliness as well. The team is always warm and welcoming and easy to talk to, let alone informative. Definitely my new scrap home. Highly recommend!
It was entertaining listening to the guy with a hangover in the afternoon tell me the catalytic converter from my brand new vehicle was only worth $13 because because it had a heat shield so that means it's "aftermarket". It's always funny to me when someone who doesn't know what they are talking about tries to rip off someone who does know what they are talking about and actually worked for an automotive supplier that manufactures catalytic converters for automotive manufacturers, not "aftermarket" vendors. Someone should inform the EPA that Chevrolet is installing "aftermarket" emissions equipment at the factory. This makes me wonder if "they" ever got rid of Vern's air bags in the scales.
Hubby and I been going to PADNOS for a long time. They are the BEST in town. The employees are AWESOME 😊 Marcia, Shawn and Lonnie are AWESOME! They deserve a pizza party. Definitely tell people to go there. Hugz all!
Best place staff is great , honestly the best scrap yard around, thanks guys , I be will send more business your way , thanks again , I'll be back ,soon
As usual I say everyone was great,but I wouldn't say it if it wasn't true. They are extremely helpful, knowledgeable and courteous. They go great lengths to make sure you get an honest and correct as well as fair price for your scrap. I've been scraping for years and no one has gone the extra mile for me. And that's 40 yrs of scrapping. Highly recommend them.
Brought in 2 truckloads of aluminum siding, on 2 different days, and was inspired by the professionalism executed by a man named Nick Xander. He went above and beyond to make my experience a pleasant one. Will be back.
Friendly people, quick, great prices for pay outs, very easy to navigate. We drive 25 miles to come up here when there is another yard about 6 miles down the road
I've been to several different scrap yards. Been to the previously owned Regals at this location, after seeing how well PADNOS cleaned up the yard I was excited to do business with them, considering that Regals paid out crud compared to most yards like crud, I assumed new ownership would match or get close to most other yards. Never in my 7 years scrapping at Regals did they pay out as badly as PEDNOS. In my experience of all the scrap/metal yards I've been too, did they discriminate between a single valve versus copper pipe. Those unfamiliar, less brass vs copper. And consider it the CHEAPER of the two just to save a penny. Never again will I go there. Not just the worst pay out, purposely ripping customers off. If the business doesn't work for you, get into something else that allows you to rip people off and they love it. Open an Apple store or something.
This scrap yard is awesome. The staff was helpful and they went out of their way to help me with my junk. It’s clean, safe, and it was easy to get in and get out. This yard has my vote. I’m going back!
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