I own a construction business and I have an account at W. Silver Recycling. I've been taking bulk ferrous materials and non ferrous materials here for years. I recently closed a brand name retail store with lots of store fixture aluminum and steel. For the aluminum I had my crew separate a substantial amount of the unpainted extruded aluminum and painted aluminum. We took both loads to the W. Silver yard. They got weighed, and they instructed my guys to unload all the material in one pile (Dump trailer so it was easy) side by side and they would buy it as #1 clean aluminum. My guys did so and left not knowing any better so weeks later I got a check in the mail for one bulk buy: dirty painted aluminum :-(
THE PROBLEM WITH THIS PLACE. Everything here is verbal and I hate it. When we go you drop off material, give your company info, ID or whatever and they whisk you away to wait for a check in the mail (They are cashless now since they changed ownership). They offer no receipt to prove you dropped off anything. You are expected to trust that what they say is what they will pay. They can tell you one thing and change it at their discretion like they did with us.
I no longer do business with W. Silver Recycling and DO NOT recommend this facility to anyone looking to sell any type of metal, go somewhere else, Seller beware!
They only sell to business which I feel can be more vulnerable since it's not a traditional cash sale. They feel they are too good to buy a bag of aluminum cans from a homeless man.
I've had great experiences with the honest folks at Rudy's Down town recycling for my aluminum. Unfortunately they don't buy steel and are just down the street. They are located at:
Rudy's Downtown Recycling LLC
1224 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
This used to be a great resource for recycling.
Now they only take businesses and the compensation is horrible unless you're a big company with a lot of non-contaminated metal. Recently received $10 for weight that brought $80 my prior visit before their change.
Staff is usually kind. The last visit the lady was honory and indignant for no good od reason. Discouraging experience but use to love this place.
Got there at 11:46 and they told me to go because they take lunch at noon. Offered the metal for free if they unload it and said NO. I guess they don't need your business
The guy that unload the aluminum that I had did know what he was doing and they underpay me way to low not going back there I went on 11/23/2020 took over 300 lbs of aluminum and I got 45 dollars I almos went back and pick up my stuff , I went and took about the same stuff to ACME and got over 300 dollars ,this guys are ripoff, dont even go there at all , go to ACME instead
This business does not take safety serious after a driver almost backed into a woman’s car and got out to yell at her. Also the management will take it as a Joke if reported. The manager sent the wrong text back to me which shows how unprofessional this individual can be.
Manager text - “From the people whining lol “ “that’s their evidence “
^ This is what he thinks about YOU, The costumer.
Prices are .35 a pound....not good. Also, I ended up dumping 5 smashed bags of aluminum cans into a wire basket while the attendent watched. Was not impressed with this place.
This place has to be the least efficient scrap yards in Albuquerque. From start to finish it took about 40 minutes to unload one truck bed and get paid. Their yard has no organization or flow. All of the staff I dealt with had to keep asking other members where to put things. I am in charge of scrapping for a large organization and it was my first and last visit to Silver Recycling. Save your time money and man power and go anywhere but here.
Thanks,
I've been selling my scrap metal exclusively to W. Silver for almost 10 years. I appreciate not having to constantly shop around - with these guys I have confidence that the scales are accurate, the prices are very fair, and most important, the customer service is excellent. The guys in the steel yard always cheerfully help me unload, even when I've been less than efficient loading the truck. The guys in the non-ferrous shed are conscientious and friendly. The cashier is always spot on and even general management is cool. If I have to criticize anything I'll say that they could be more competitive with their price for aluminum cans. But it's all good.
Best scrap company in town. If another place offers more for your scrap, they probably aren't paying you for all of your material. W. Silver is honest, fair, and helpful every time.
I brought in a couple of small motors ( garage door opener & personal fan ) as well as the hardware associated with the opener. Walked out with 3 buck$ :) not gonna get rich that way but I guess better than throwing it all into the trash.. I experienced friendly staff & good customer service today 01/12/18
W Silver Recycling Center is the best place to haul your metals to. The customer service there is fantastic! I barely had to lift a finger, or even boss anyone around before an employee named Jason took down the old AC's in the back of my truck. Ive never had an issue with any of my visits, but if one ever came up I would talk to Brian. I definitely recommend W Silver for any of your recyclables. Their prices are fair, and it's guaranteed they will not do you wrong.
I think that is a grate place cause they are very helpful and very friendly and respectfull as once u get there they are ready to help u in anyway and they are very carefull with ur vehicle and they take safety measures very serious I feel that if u need a place to recycle this is the place to go .Thank u so much Jason and brain for representing w.silver.
Western silver recycling ive been repeat customer for 12 years prices are the best very convenient, friendly helping staff, the best place to sell any type of metals etc...very good expierience, highly recomended!
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