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Get Top Dollar for Your Scrap Metal

Sell Us Your Scrap Metal

Harris Scrap Metal specializes in scrap metal recycling, trading, and processing of all grades of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal and other materials in the Middle Tennessee area.


We offer competitive scrap metal rates on all materials. If you have any questions about what materials we will purchase or sell, please contact us at 615-449-5562.

We Buy It, We Haul It, We Handle It

Most people think scrap metal recycling means tossing a few old pipes into a bin and hoping for the best. We do a lot more than that. Whether you are a homeowner cleaning out the garage or a contractor wrapping up a big job, we have a service built for you.


Here is everything we offer:

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Drive-Up Scrap Metal Recycling

This is our bread and butter. Pull your truck or trailer right up to our facility, and our team will take it from there. We weigh your load on certified scales, tell you exactly what you have, and pay you on the spot. No appointment. No hassle. No guessing games. Just show up with your metal and a valid government-issued photo ID, and we will do the rest.

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Scrap Metal Containers

Got a big cleanout or renovation project coming up? We drop a roll-off container or bin right to your location. You fill it on your schedule, and when you are ready, we come pick it up. It is one less thing to worry about on a busy job.

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Scrap Metal Consulting

Not sure what kind of metal you have or what it might be worth? That is what we are here for. Our team has over 60 years of combined experience in the industry, and we are happy to walk you through what you have got and what you can expect to get for it. We also offer on-site testing for less common alloys so you always know exactly what you are working with before you sell.

We Specialize in Scrap Metal Trading & Recycling

Harris Scrap Metal specializes in scrap metal recycling, trading, and processing of all grades of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal and other materials in the Middle Tennessee area. Nonferrous scrap metal includes all types of metal that are not iron-based and, therefore, are not magnetic (i.e., copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, etc.). We also purchase and sell:

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Air Conditioning Scraps (Units, Motors, and Compressors)

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Scrap Copper (Wire, Cable, Tubing, etc.)

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Scrap Aluminum (Cans, Wire, etc.)

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Iron and Steel Scrap

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Other Scrap Metals (Brass, Lead, and Stainless Steel)

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Industrial Equipment and Material

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Appliances

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Automobiles (Cash for Junk Cars)

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How the Process Works

Getting paid is simple. Walk in with your materials and a valid government-issued photo ID. We will sort and weigh everything using our accurate modern scales, give you a competitive offer based on current market rates, and pay you cash on the spot. No waiting around. No confusing paperwork. Just a straightforward transaction from start to finish.

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Why Choose Harris Scrap Metal?

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We have been locally owned and operated since 2001.

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Our team brings over 60 years of combined industry experience.

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No appointment needed, ever. Just drive up and drop off.

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We pay competitive rates, not lowball offers.

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Our scales are certified and accurate, so you always know what you are getting.

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We offer on-site testing for specialty and unknown alloys.

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Our staff is friendly, honest, and happy to explain your payout.

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We accept a wide range of metals, from copper and brass to appliances and junk cars.

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We offer container services for large residential and commercial jobs.

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We serve all of Middle Tennessee, so we are never far from where you are.

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A valid photo ID is all you need to get started.

What Our Clients Say About Our Services 

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Great and fast customer service thanks to danny


- Bre K.

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Had to me what was a small pile of copper and brass, was absolutely shocked when I received the money.

So my feelings are there scale is very accurate!


- Jason A.

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The best scrap yard in Tennessee with the best prices!!! They make you feel like family as soon as you pull up! I'm always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome!!!


- Adam H.

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I’ve been going there for years now and have never had a bad experience and have always felt like I got top dollar for my scrap especially copper and hvac scrap. Management is excellent!!


- Hudson Y.

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Got some great prices and a great crew. I bought an axle from them about a month ago and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’ve dealt with Danny several times over the past couple years and have always been pleased.


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From Nashville to Murfreesboro, We Cover All of Middle Tennessee

We are not a national chain with a call center in another state. We are a local business, built right here in Middle Tennessee, and we serve the communities we actually live and work in. If you are close enough to load up your truck, you are close enough to get paid.

We currently serve the following areas:

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Davidson County, TN

  • Madison, TN
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • Hermitage, TN
  • Antioch, TN

Williamson County, TN

  • Brentwood, TN
  • Franklin, TN

Wilson County, TN

  • Mount Juliet, TN

Rutherford County, TN

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Smyrna, TN
  • La Vergne, TN

Sumner County, TN

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Gallatin, TN
  • White House, TN

Robertson County, TN

  • Springfield, TN

Got Questions About Selling Scrap Metal? We'VE Got Answers.

  • Do I need an appointment to drop off my scrap metal?

    No appointment needed, ever. Just drive up during business hours, and our team will be ready to help you unload, weigh your metal, and get you paid on the spot.

  • What do I need to bring when I come in?

    All you need is a valid government-issued photo ID. That is required by law for all scrap metal sales. Other than that, just bring your metal and we will take care of the rest.

  • How do I know I am getting a fair price for my scrap?

    We use certified, accurate scales and pay competitive market rates. Our team will walk you through exactly what you have and what it is worth before any money changes hands.

  • What kinds of metal do you accept?

    We accept steel, copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, iron, stainless steel, insulated wire, A/C units, appliances, radiators, and more. Not sure what you have? Bring it in and we will test it on the spot.

  • Do you only work with businesses, or can regular homeowners come in too?

    We work with everyone. Homeowners, contractors, demolition crews, and everything in between. If you have scrap metal and want to get paid for it, you are in the right place.

Not Sure What Your Scrap Is Worth? Come Find Out.

Our team is happy to test your materials, answer your questions, and make sure you walk away with the best payout possible.