That’s one reason why Davis Metals is such a valued partner for small business owners in Arizona. As veterans of 70+ years in the business, we’re not only experts in the field of working with metal in Arizona, we also know firsthand about being a business owner in Arizona. We know what businesses like yours need, the pressures you face, and we know how to be a great business asset in handling your scrap metal recycling. We are continually taking steps to make metal recycling in Phoenix easier for you, leaving you to run your business.

Need scrap picked up in a rush? 

We can schedule your metal pick up within 24 hours as needed. Our fleet department is standing by to respond efficiently and quickly to urgent pick-up requests.

Worried about hazardous/leaking materials in your scrap metal?

Our collection receptacles are sturdy and leak-proof, so you can dispose of your metal scrap with confidence; knowing that you’re preserving the integrity of the surrounding land and water. Davis Metals sorts, separates, and cleans your scrap metal discard. We responsibly dispose of any hazardous material according to Arizona state statutes and regulations. 

Having scrap metal around your work site increases your team’s likelihood of getting hurt or injured. The presence of a large, safe metal scrap receptacle on your job site helps ensure that everyone stays safe and healthy.

Want to bring your metal to us?

From our certified/calibrated scales to our recently-upgraded cutting and handling equipment to our fleet of high-performing trucks, we will handle and process your metal recycling quickly and competently.

Have different kinds of metal items to recycle?

Davis Metals accepts a huge variety of items, from batteries to appliances to all kinds of metal construction and fabrication scrap. We sort through the types of metal, leaving you the convenience of a “one stop drop” experience.

Watching your budget?

You can get paid for your industrial scrap metal recycling in Arizona when you work with Davis Metals. Not only do we make the recycling process easy for you and your business, but we will pay you for your discarded metal items. When the costs of running a construction, fabrication, or demolition business in Phoenix can be so high, you can feel some relief from financial stress when you work with Davis.

Looking for a great metal supplier in Phoenix?

Davis Industries is proud to operate Arizona Iron Supply, your best choice for purchasing industrial metal in Arizona. Arizona Iron Supply carries a huge selection of sheeting, tubes, pipes, bars, fence panels, welded wire, decorative metal, and so much more. 

As a business owner in Phoenix, you need a reliable network of companies you can rely on to ensure your business is productive and successful. Let Davis Industries show you why we’re the very best choice for all your metal recycling and metal supply needs.

Here’s an idea for what could be happening behind the scenes with the metal items you leave behind.

• First, we sort. We determine which metal is ferrous versus non-ferrous, often by using magnetic sensors, and sort accordingly. We sometimes use other metal analyzing equipment also, depending on whether a metal is difficult to identify. Aluminum, steel, copper, brass, and other types are each sorted into their own area. During this process we also separate and remove any non-metal parts and recycle or reuse those as needed.

• Next, we process. Processing metal involves cleaning, shredding, and compacting it so that it takes up less space; the more compact it is, the easier it is to melt and the less energy it takes.

• Melting is the next step. The compacted metal groups are placed into large furnaces where they are melted into liquid form. Depending on the type of metal, this process can take a few minutes to several hours. While this step does use a high amount of energy, it is still less than the energy required to mine for new metal sources.

• The liquid metal is then decontaminated or sanitized; usually through a process called electrolysis. This step helps ensure a quality metal product, and is one reason why metal can be endlessly recycled. 

• The liquid matter is then poured into molds where it will cool and cure. The metal could be shaped into bars, pipes, sheets, blocks, and more. The metal is now ready to distributed and sold. And when this final metal product reaches the end of its life, it can start all over again with the metal recycling process.

Most metals can be recycled indefinitely, making metal recycling in Phoenix an easy choice. By recycling your metal, you’re helping to ensure that less virgin ore is mined. This is so important because mining ore causes unnecessary air pollution and water pollution, taxes the earth’s reserve of natural resources, strips vegetation, and results in high energy usage. 

Davis Metals is your best choice for local metal in Phoenix. Our high standards in quality metal are what keeps our customers returning, year after year. By choosing to recycle your metal with Davis Metals, and purchase your metal at Arizona Iron Supply, you’re choosing well. We’ve been in the metal business for decades, and we’re experts in the Arizona metal industry. 

Davis Metal specializes in processing your industrial scrap metal, and can help you with every step of that process. Here’s how you can benefit from Davis’ industrial scrap services. 

• That waste doesn’t have to be waste!

With scrap recycling, your metal waste gets transformed from junked, waste metal at the end of its life to new raw material, ready to be produced into brand-new goods. You can feel great about your metal waste products being transformed into something useful instead of getting transported to a landfill.

• We make it easy for you!

Let’s face it – the last thing you need is to add one more task to your already-busy schedule. That’s why we enthusiastically recommend our scrap metal pickup service. Davis Metals will deliver a dumpster of the appropriate size, and then pick it up when you’re finished with it. All you need to do is fill it with any metal materials, as much or as little as you have, and we take care of the rest.

• Are you a scrapper? You could be!

There is plenty of metal waste to be found if you know where, and how, to look. Unclaimed metal scrap that is destined for the landfill can be found on construction sites, shooting ranges (grab those brass shells if they’re being trashed), farms or ranches, medical facilities, and even your own home. Charitable donation sites could also be lucrative, as some organizations may not accept all metal items and put them out with the trash.

Putting forth the effort to recycle scrap metal in Phoenix with Davis Metals is worth it. When you bring in metal materials to be recycled, you walk away with payment from us! Davis accepts ferrous and non-ferrous metal. Also, Davis Metals employs top-grade equipment that makes your metal recycling effortless. Our trucks, cranes, baler, and shear all do their part to get your metal processed quickly. And since we own those tools and operate them on-site, your payout is even better. 

Also, money in your pocket aside, industrial scrap metal recycling in Arizona is great for the environment and community. It provides jobs, uses less energy than the production of new metal does, and preserves natural resources by reducing mining practices. Many metals can be recycled indefinitely and not lose strength.

The experts at Davis Metals can answer all your questions about industrial scrap services in Arizona. We accept all load sizes, and welcome a relationship with small companies, large organizations, and individual metal-scrappers. We’d love to do business with you, too! Come see why Davis Metals is trusted by people all across the state. You’ll see the difference that working with a passionate, family-owned business can make.

• Out with the old . . .

  Whether you’re a teacher settling in to a new classroom, or have a kid moving into the dorms, or are about to embark on some fall cleaning, Davis should be at the forefront of your mind for Arizona metal recycling. New beginnings are a perfect time to clean out your living or work space. When you bring us your unwanted metal bedframes, metal desk parts, old window frames, or filing cabinets, we guarantee you’ll be thrilled with the cleaned-out space.

• . . . and in with the new!

  New income, that is. If you’re involved with education in any way, you definitely need to know about Davis Metals. Teachers, students, and parents can all benefit from the extra cash that can be made from metal recycling in Phoenix at Davis Metals. We will pay you for the metal you bring in to be recycled. New beginnings can be expensive, and Davis Metals is thrilled to play a part in making this new chapter a little more affordable.

• New (school) year resolutions

  While resolutions typically don’t happen for several more months, we think that August is a great time to put some thought into your own carbon footprint. If you’re new to metal recycling, there are a few things we want you to know:

  • Recycling metal uses far fewer natural resources and uses less energy than mining for new metal
  • Mining new ore often requires destruction of the land through underground digging, and damage caused by large, gas-guzzling machinery
  • Not recycling metal causes unwanted metal items to be thrown away, increasing the amount of landfill waste
  • With many metals, you can enjoy the same quality of metal whether your material is recycled versus new

• Keep it simple

  Working with Davis Metals is just plain easy. Not able to bring your metal in? We can arrange a free pick-up of your unwanted metal on your schedule. Have a large amount of metal material? We can deliver a dumpster to your location and pick it up again when needed. Phoenix metal recycling really can be a pleasant experience.

We understand how emotional and exciting new beginnings can be. Let Davis Metals take some of the stress off your plate and handle your metal recycling needs. We have the experienced staff, high-quality machines, and respect for our customers that make our clientele return again and again. Happy New School Year to you, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

If you’ve been wanting to try metal recycling, or else want to take your Arizona metal recycling interest from a casual pastime to a lucrative hobby, we have the tried-and-true tips to ensure you’re getting the most out of your efforts.

1. 1. Take the time to clean your scrap

      Soil or debris on your metal, as well as any attached parts such as plastic or rubber, take up precious space in your scrap receptacle. To get the most bang for your buck, aim to fill your collection container with as much pure metal as possible.

   2. Know and sort your metals

      We recommend getting to know different metal types, and how much Davis will pay for them. Then, once you have a good base knowledge, it becomes very important to sort your metal accordingly. For example, if you bring us a container that you say is all steel, but there are actually a few more valuable pieces in the mix, you’ve lost out on some additional payment.

   3. Practice safety when handling your metal

      Without proper protection from gloves, closed-toed shoes, goggles when appropriate, long sleeves, and long pants, you’re putting yourself at risk. Potential injuries that can happen when safety precautions aren’t met include cuts, burns from metal that’s heated from the Arizona sun, tetanus, eye injuries, and even injuries from wildlife or insects that might be residing in the metal you’re trying to collect.

   4. Protect your metal when storing

      After you’ve done all the work to collect and sort your metal, make sure you store it securely before bringing it to Davis Metals. Choose a location that’s secure from possible theft and protected from the elements.

   5. Get creative

      Once you run out of metal to recycle from your job site, your home or office, and that from your family and neighbors, it’s time to think bigger! Consider approaching plumbing businesses or auto repair shops to see if they’ll allow you access to their scrap metal.

      Also, you can post requests on neighborhood social media sites or local sale sites, letting everyone know you’re willing to pick up any scrap metal they want to get rid of.

We always do our part to make sure your metal recycling experience, once you bring it to us, is as headache-free as possible. We hope that with these tips you’ll have greater success and ease with the Phoenix metal collection process as well.

• The landfills don’t need your stuff!

  When you choose to dispose of your appliances via an alternative method, chances are they’ll end up a permanent fixture in the local dump. Not biodegradable, and not safe to be dumped, your appliances can only do harm when disposed of in this way.

• Avoid the toxicity

  There are many different fluids and materials in appliances that help them to do their job. Think: refrigerant, oil, freon, mercury, PBCs, and more. You probably don’t give these fluids much though when your appliance is running, and the same goes for when it’s time to get rid of it – out of sight, out of mind, right? However, these fluids need to be professionally handled, extracted, and disposed of. Not recycling your appliances will likely lead to contamination of the surrounding soil and water supply due to the leaking of the fluids they contain.

• Save your energy

  Recycling appliances uses less energy than does the manufacturing new appliances from scratch. Also, by allowing the conservation of this amount energy, you’re also contributing to lower greenhouse gas production. And speaking of using less energy in regard to metal products, recycling appliances with Davis means we also recycle and/or responsibly process other materials found on the appliance as well. This includes glass, plastic, fiberglass, and more.

• We reward YOU

  That’s right – when you allow us to recycle your appliances in Arizona, we pay you for the items you bring in. This exciting fact alone makes Phoenix metal recycling a much better option than paying to take things to the dump, paying someone to take it for you, or allowing an appliance retailer to haul away your appliance and possibly get paid themselves.

We know that you have a lot of choices when it comes to getting rid of unwanted appliances. And we hope we’ve convinced you that recycling your appliances with Davis Salvage is the smart choice for a variety of reasons. But in case you still have questions, we encourage you to call or visit us, and let our staff of experts help.

1. We’re old – really old. As in, we remember when a gallon of gas to fuel our trucks was 20 cents. We’ve been proud to be a family-owned and family-run business for over 70 years, and we’re still going strong. You’ll find owners (and great-grandsons of the original Davis owners) AJ and Shane on-site on a regular basis. We hope to see Davis Metals continue for many generations to come.
2. Speaking of tradition – have you discovered our high-quality towels yet? Named after our grandfather Toddy, Toddy’s Towels are high-quality rags that come in a variety of material. Whether you need super-soft flannel, heavy-duty terry cloth, or something in between, we have the just-right rags for every job.
3. We’ve recently expanded! We’re proud that our business has grown to include AZ Iron Supply, which carries all our Arizona metal supply for personal and industrial accounts. The original Davis Metals site now primarily handles all our metal recycling. We’ve made some exciting upgrades at both locations, and we encourage you to come by and see our new-and-improved changes.
4. Our dumpster rental service truly raises the bar. We offer dumpsters with a variety of capacities to serve all job sizes. We make scrap metal disposal easy with our prompt delivery and pick-up service. 
5. You already know that we recycle metal here at Davis Metals, but you may not be aware of ALL we process. We recycle the more common items, such as construction metal scraps, but there is so much more we’re able to accept and recycle. A few other things that our customers are often surprised to learn that we accept are clothes dryers, dishwashers, water meters, filing cabinets, bicycles, and much more. And, of course, there’s the great added bonus of you getting paid to bring your metal items in. 

There’s so much to discover at the Davis Metals business locations, and we’re constantly growing and improving.

Come in to either location, and let us know how we can best serve you and your metal supply and/or metal recycling needs. Our goal is to make you a customer for life, and we’re willing to go above and beyond to ensure that happens. And now that you’re caught up on what you need to know about Davis, we look forward to helping you soon. 

At our family-owned Phoenix salvage yard, we’ve spent the better part of the last 60 years recycling metal in all forms; construction waste, automobile batteries, appliances, vehicles, playground pieces, air conditioners, and much, much more.

In case you’re wondering if or how the environment is impacted by metal recycling, here are a few facts to consider: 

• Recycling metal conserves natural resources. By reusing metal, we reduce the overall need to mine virgin ore, which has a significant effect on the environment. Recycling metal also helps preserve fragile ecosystems by reducing the need for mining practices that lead to deforestation, water pollution, erosion, and the destruction of habitats.
• On this note, using recycled metal reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated by mining practices. It also reduces the amount of carbon dioxide emissions that would otherwise be generated by mining processes.
• Although it may seem counterintuitive, recycling metal requires less energy than producing new metal from raw, mined materials. One example is with steel. Recycling one ton of steel saves 10.9 million BTUs of energy and 4 cubic yards of landfill space. And recycling aluminum saves up to 95% of the energy needed to manufacture new aluminum. The impact of recycling copper is also significant; it’s estimated that recycling copper uses about 10% of the energy used to extract and produce new copper. 
• Reducing landfill waste is always a great thing. By recycling metal, Davis Metals diverts non-compostable materials from landfills. Also, part of the recycling process for Davis includes disposing of all non-metal parts of the recyclable items (think: fluids in appliances, plastic or other non-metal parts) in a safe and environmentally-friendly way. No dangerous chemicals seeping into the groundwater is an important added bonus to recycling metal.
• Metal recycling in Arizona also improves your financial situation in two important ways:

One way is that metal recycling contributes to the local economy by creating jobs at Davis Metals.  The second way is that Davis metals pays YOU for the metal you bring in. Side hustle meets being an environmental superstar? You can’t beat that. Simply bring in your unwanted metal items, and we’ll pay you to take it off your hands, recycle it, and keep it out of the landfill.

We hope you’ll join us in our efforts to guard our earth’s resources, reduce landfill waste, and boost the local economy by bringing Davis Metals your metal to be recycled.