SONYA S Tried to pay me for steel 28 00 when it was pure aluminum then when I brought it to Sonya S attention tried to pay me for cast aluminum 177.00 difference and stated she had no way of telling difference I stated is there anyone that could she replied heres your 60.00 dollar difference the next time I went back for better experience had the guy that's sort metal yelling not again not again the only thing I can say good about that operation is Terry the Forklift driver is one of the most professional and friendly guy you could ever meet The first time I ever went Sonya S was not working great experience if you go there when she is working beware Sonya S might try to rip you off and don't trust the scrap shorter just wanted to paid for what I deserved really a scrap yard can't tell the difference between steel and aluminum and cast aluminum all you need is magnet thank God that bin was empty before I got out make sure you check your receipt before leaving

Charles Riemer

07/03/2024 23:04:36

Place is a joke. No where to turn around with a trailer. Lady in office is no help can’t give you straight answers.

Home Made Crazy

11/15/2024 16:33:10

Clean, well organized, friendly staff. Fair prices for your scrap also!

Vernon Grier

11/07/2024 14:30:05

I had a gentleman helping me the minute I got out of my truck. I had a trailer load of various metal and batteries, even old cordless tool batteries. He and the other workers took care of me in a very timely manner. Also, the lot is clean and well maintained. I highly recommend Swopes Salvage!

Ken Van Pelt

02/09/2024 17:57:42

Never going back again. I was told to go down park in front of a door which I did I walked inside to be rudely approached by a man named art. He yelled at me to move my truck from the doorway saying people are trying to work and your here screwing it all up. I was told by someone else to park there and he freaked out about it when I simply asked where do I go to turn in scrap. The lady and in the office was really polite and apologized for his behavior. Shouldn't have such aggressive people working for a company that deals with people. Talking to someone like that won't turn out good for you in the wrong place and time. Long story shirt stay far away extremely mean people and will yell at you for simply following instructions . I'd rather go somewhere else for less money then ever go back !! Never ever will I go back or tell anyone to go there !! Horrible people or at least a man named art. Such a miserable person..

Cody Billow

07/22/2023 19:51:46

Very helpful friendly staff clean and organized. First time going there today great experience

Chris Shorb

01/03/2024 13:32:26

You got to watch them cause they'll rip you off. Took in 3 55 gallon drums of copper. Each drum was the same but one weigh 70lbs, another weigh 103lbs and the the last was 166lbs empty but anyone could pick them up easy. Also turned in 3 buckets of bare bright which they only gave me #1 copper and think they only weighed one bucket. So if you go there, make sure you watch them closely

Don Wolf

04/19/2022 23:12:29

Never going back, gave me tin price for dity alum, than gave me copper #2 for bare bright wire (said had rust on it, i own a processing machine and came from fresh insulated wire and was pure clean, 100%,. this business is full of criminals) never going back to this scam artist scrapyard again

Happy Injection

08/30/2023 20:58:03

I got there about 45 mins. or so before they closed. I had to look around for someone to help me. No one around! The two men that did help me where helpful. Their job was to bring it into the companies garage. They do not price the scrap metal or help with metal ID. Watch the scale person, and the pay master! Check your receipt and question what they say you have! Weigh your material, at home. Use a scale. Know your metal weight and kind of metal scrap! Brass, copper, what grade, aluminum, what kind, wire, what grade. They like to say, Low grade!! Know the differences! They couldn't tell the difference between aluminum and stainless steel. Or in some cases, plain steel! I bought in six full and one half bags of aluminum cans and several other metal items. They make you dump your cans into a metal box. This is a newer process than the last time there. They used to weigh the bags separately. What I believe they do they have weighed this box heavier in their favor and most people don't know they are being cheated. A thumb on the scale! I knew what I had. Why would I only bring in 2 lbs.?? Copper wire, stainless steel, steel cans etc. Anyway they say I brought in Two lbs.of aluminum cans. No way. I was cheated. Also they round up their receipts. Any change due you, they keep. That is a real dishonest business practice. Cheating Senior Citizens, I will not return!! Without Customers selling to you, you will go out of business ! Go elsewhere! Hanover, York or Harrisburg! Don't short yourself your hard earned money 💰.

Laurence Ellsperman

07/24/2023 16:01:00

I would not waste my time with this place. They cant keep their open hours straight. They SAY they are open until 4:00. I arrived at 3:47 on May 5th and their gate was closed. They wasted my time and my gas. If you want to be closed at 3:47 advertise as such.

Mark Knowlton

05/06/2021 18:18:29

The folks at Swopes are efficient and friendly. Thank you for having a soft spot for Canine Rescue of Central PA.

Brett Axelberg

12/17/2022 02:06:00

Very low prices, and never want to be OPEN. I hear the employees complain more about working then they do actually working… work the full hours before asking small town folk for hand outs

Dieseldawg6.7

02/14/2022 21:00:52

Easy, even for someone with just a small amount of metal. I got $6.00 for stuff I would have had to pay to dump. A smoker with a rusted out bottom and a piece of an old tree stand.

Richard Cramp

03/19/2021 17:09:35

Been hauling to swopes since i was a kid. They treat you like a friend. I will not haul scrap anywhere else. I do everything i can to support small family local business.

Abram Frank

05/26/2018 11:39:19

All ways pay good money for higher end metals like copper and brass as compared to other scrapyards in the area. Fairly well kept and organized for a scrap yard.

Jason Rodgers

01/19/2021 18:39:41

Horrible I will never go there again. They tried ripping me off ! I went somewhere else and got 3 times the money. Beware of this awful place!

JOSH FAULKNER

10/19/2019 16:08:38

In and out with no problems Have a question just ask Been there many times

Ronnie Moe

10/10/2022 16:39:12

I like the way I am treated and the fast service. I've been going there for over 20 years.

Fred Snyder

10/31/2019 14:11:19

Easy, in and out scrap yard. Friendly yard employees, and office staff!

Paul Castle

12/04/2023 20:11:21

Friendly staff and I like the lay out. Makes things easy!

Gus G

03/18/2020 18:06:34

They dont serve the working people that dont have time during the week days to bring in scrap. I will never go back.

Jwcarpenter21 W

05/22/2021 13:16:06

Very Good people to do business with. Always helpful

Ray Benedick

04/30/2021 13:40:33

No issues. Everyone was friendly and helpful

Steve Cunningham

09/08/2022 16:26:11

You could not ask for a cleaner more helpful place... prices are always fair and everyone is more than willing to help

Jeremy Dutterer

11/30/2020 14:34:52

Great folks at the ready. A free whoopee pie to boot!

Bob Holmes

12/19/2022 16:33:14

Always great to see Sonya and her new puppy 😊

Jay Fauver

09/27/2022 18:18:20

I have been dealing with swopes for years...always a pleasure

Christopher Butt

02/16/2016 13:28:30

Fair prices. Friendly and helpful staff!

Neil Cannon

01/23/2021 00:54:36

Great people that work there, super helpful!

Vikkey Costella

08/13/2021 15:41:54

Good place to take junk or aluminum cans for cash.

Andrew Becker

07/28/2021 14:16:12

Address:	1995 Baltimore Pike, East, PA 17316
Phone:	+1 717-292-2285
Services:	Recycling center
Methods of Payment:	Credit cards Debit cards Cash only
Rating:	Based on 54 Reviews
ZIP Code:	17316
Open Hours:	7:00 AM - 2:45:00 PM

Friday		7:00 AM - 2:45:00 PM
Monday		7:00 AM - 3:45:00 PM
Sunday		Closed
Tuesday		7:00 AM - 3:45:00 PM
Saturday		Closed
Thursday		7:00 AM - 3:45:00 PM
Wednesday		7:00 AM - 3:45:00 PM

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