This is the best metal scrap yard I have found. They are always helpful and friendly. The selection of scrap to purchase is varied and I almost always find what is needed.
Highly recommend. Owner and employees are friendly, professional, very knowledgable, and go out of their way to be helpful. They did a fabrication job I asked for after hours with an order put in at closing time on a weekend, and did it quickly. Truly awesome. Versatile fab shop is set up to handle a huge variety of custom metal work orders, from private to industrial.
The thing that most commonly comes out of my mouth when walking around this scrap yard is "WOW!"
You can find almost any type of metal here at a bargain. They have a large selection of stainless steel, aluminum, random hardware like bolts, nuts, washers, wiring and connectors, large slabs of aluminum, and some disassembled commercial units like sinks and freezers. Most of the iron and carbon steel is out in the open air so quite rusty. There are some huge braided stainless steel vacuum lines. And a large pile of tripods. Lots of metal tubing that is bent 90 degrees cast as a corner.
There are some really THICK pieces, like 3 inch stainless bar and 1. 5 inch aluminum rounds. Most of the items are fairly short leftovers from fabrication shops, but there are also some really LONG sections of stainless and aluminum tube and plate. You can find usable hardware and wiring as well as electrical boxes. There is also a section for brass and copper household items.
If you are scrounging around among the larger stainless steel units on the edge of the property, say hi to the huge German shepherd who calls this place home. He barks a lot and doesn't like visitors much.
Truly an awesome place and group of guys! They have always helped us out and had some of the best stuff for repurposed projects. They make it easy to be a loyal customer.
We stopped by J & D for the first time looking for a piece of metal to make a cover for a fire pit. There wasn't any scrap expanded metal and the new stock cost more than I wanted to spend. Dan was super helpful and made several suggestions for cheaper alternatives. We settled on an old 30" saw blade and then he went out of his way to find a piece and explained how we could use it to add a handle! I had made the fire pit out of free recycled materials and didn't want to spend a lot on a cover. Dan understood and could not have been more helpful coming up with a funky arty solution for a great price!
LOVE this place! Clean and well organize, Preston and his employees are very friendly. Prices are great and sometimes you can find deals if you are creative in your project design. Keep up the good job guys!
Please dont go to this place they are thives i took my left over Cooper and they deduct 18 pounds off of tare thats unbeliavable plus they buy it to you the lowes price they got PLEASE DONT GO THERE I WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE
I’ve been going to to JD Recycling now for 13 years. You may be able to find slightly higher compensation for scraps, you will not find a better staff. I’ve been an electrical contractor in the triangle for 23 years and dealt with many recycling yards, this is my preferred choice.
Neat, friendly, and efficient. I appreciate that the staff helps to unload your scrap materials and that i don' t have to drive all over their yard to weigh and reweigh. Been going for years and will continue to do so!
Found exactly what I was looking for and didn't have to spend a fortune to get it. Glad to have a company that carries a wide range of metals & materials I need. They have helped me build what I needed without having to run all over the place looking for materials.
I've never been to scrap/supplier before, but this place is like a candy shop for metal 😂. Great employees too, and I was able to find everything I needed. Definitely will come here for future projects.
I've been "picking" this place for years. There's always a huge selection of just about every metal alloy you could ever want. You never know what you'll find as inventory constantly changes. I literally built over 50% of my custom 1961 Econoline Street Rod from repurposed and reclaimed metal from J&D. Even some large components like the rear compartment hatch, front and rear bumpers, and the aluminum fenders came from J&D. Dan is always fair and many times will consider discounts for bulk purchases.
Horrible place don't recommend using them. I will not change my wording your business is out side and we could stay 6 feet apart. I told your employer that I wasn't able to wear a mask for medical reasons.
J & D provides a valuable service to the community and the environment. It seems to be a "win-win" for both Dan and the community. Dan's operation and employee's are top notch. Plan to spend some time because there is quite a selection - especially aluminum and stainless steel.
First time going to a scrap yard and the staff was very helpful and patient.. They have some pretty interesting stuff to sort through as well. Will be doing business again with them
These guys make it easy. I took in some old trampoline parts and they just emptied my trunk, weighed the parts, gave me some money. I never sold scrap but these guys were nice and made it easy. Thanks.
Amazing service from the staff, great selection, and FONAMONAL price; 50 cents a pound! I got tons of rebar, and a great makeshift anvil for only 10 dollars!
One of the last scrap yards that allow you to walk through their yard, which is small. Staff has always been as helpful as I need. That said, I didn't expect them to walk me to what I needed. You should have a good idea of what you need before going there. I'd recommend them to anyone needing metal for a small project.
I can't speak to their buying part of the business but have been very happy purchasing from them. You can walk around a yard full of mostly commercial grade scrap metal without anyone bothering you, grab what you want, take it to the scale and they tell you how much. Have found great pieces of stainless and aluminum tubing, steel for welding projects, and even some 3/4" nylon scrap sheets. If youre doing small projects like me, it's a lot cheaper than going to Lowes and a lot better selection.
Scrap Metal Recycling at J&D is a great thing. We have known Dan and his team for years. He buys copper, aluminum, aluminum cans, computers, copiers, brass, iron and more! Great service, great people. They have great prices on scrap metal, batteries, used computers and more. People in Durham, NC love going there from all I see. Great scrap metal prices per pound! Not just a junk yard, or Salvage yard, J&D is a Durham Recycling Center, location and pays cash, real money here in NC, North Carolina from Zips, 27703, 27705, 27707 and more. A junkyard near me that recycles. Buyers of metal scraps when you are ready to sell!
J&D is one of my favorite places to shop. They have a GREAT selection of metals for all sorts of projects and fantastic prices. If you're fabricating anything out of steel, aluminum or stainless, you should go to J&D first ! And yeah, they're not open when they're closed.
J&D maintain a good stock of recycled steel/aluminium/SS, all stored neatly according to type. They also have a good supply of new weld-able steel stock and sheet (stored inside). Dan is one of the friendly faces of J&D who is always willing offer assistance, cut metal to size etc ... I have spent many a happy hour gathering metal for various projects. The prices are reasonable; Recycled metal is sold by weight, the new stuff priced by type. If you have metal to recycle, then you will likely be in and out pretty quickly, just back in, unload, weigh and collect.
What a great find! This place had some odd pieces I was in search of. They were willing to cut anything to size, and even went down the street to use a bigger saw just to help me. Great service and price !!
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