San Francisco Scrap Metal

I have no idea how much metal is worth but after cleaning up the shop there was some serious dough from the scrap. The first place (Circosta iron and metal co. on Evans St.) was a crap hole, this place: s/​f scrap metal was way better. I got the impression that there was a salty old lady here handling business but I didn’t see or hear her thankfully, or this review would a little different. Here’s what you need to know; come by and ask the guys inside, (they’re all friendly and personable,) «she» won’t buy steel off you, you get to unload your stuff so you can verify the someone else ain’t shoveling your copper into the (worthless) steel pile, bring your CA DL/​ID and be prepared to wait 72 hours for the mandated holding time before you can collect your cash, yes, cash! No check, no bs, just business. Good stuff.

I was apprehensive about this company, because of the negative reviews. The reviews are not representative of the people there. They were all cordial and professional, even «those women.» I brought in a 75 lb. thing I had that was taking up space. I thought it was all brass, but I wasn’t sure. I drove to SF Scrap Metals and just walked in and went to the window and said «I have some metal to sell, it’s out in my car. I think it’s brass.» The woman at the window called to one of the guys and told him to, «Go out and see what he has.» We walked out, I opened my trunk, and even though the piece was covered in paint, he determined that it was a type of metal that they buy. He got a cart, we put it on the cart, wheeled it in, and he told the other woman that he thought it was all brass. She told him to grind off the paint in a few spots, and it was confirmed. We went to the scale and weighed it, then I was turned over to «that woman at the window.» She was business-​like, serious, and clearly explained their procedures. I took my receipt and then came back 3 days later and was handed my money. No hassle, no sweat.
This is an active warehouse and processing operation. Stay out of the way of the fork lifts; ask what you need to do and where to go; read the signs; bring your ID; be prepared to give a thumb print; if you want someone else to pick up your payment (cash), either bring them with you (with ID) or bring their ID with you, show it, and write your permission on the bill of sale. If you aren’t sure you have the kind of metal they buy, touch a magnet to different parts of it; if the magnet does NOT stick to it, then SF Scrap Metals is the right place to go. If it’s a mixture of metals in one item, they will decide if there’s enough non-​magnetic stuff to make it worth their time.
One thing, parking SUCKS! (And I spotted a meter maid.)
This is a good place to do business. Disregard the negative reviews. I asked permission to take some pictures for Unilocal,and was given permission. And, I don’t work there and I have no connections to anyone there. I usually don’t do reviews. I did this one, because the negative reviews slowed me down; they caused me to waste time.
This isn’t a social hall, it’s a business. Use it.

I had the same experience as one other person who rated this company. The woman who answers the phone should learn some manners. I started to ask my question and before I was even done she answered what she thought was my question and hung up.

I called in to ask if they they auto wheels/​rims and they said yes and bring it in to get weighed and confirm the type of material.
Since my wheels were of NO USE at all, i brought them in and got a good amount back. Don’t expect $ 50/​wheel but for wheels that aren’t useable, why not bring them to get recycled and get some pocket change?
It will take a couple days before you pick up the cash. The lady will weigh them, give you a receipt, BRING YOUR ID/​DRIVER LICENSE! She will tell you when you can pick up your money.

Just poked my head in the door and handed off an old, jacked up aluminum pot. #thatwaseasy

I called to see if they would sell scrap metals and the lady on the phone was a TOTAL BITCXXXXXX!!! She said we don’t sell that much scrap metal and we have a lot of buyers already, and slammed the phone on me! I will give negative ratings if I could!

I had some structural aluminum to recycle and I’d never been here before so I didn’t know the protocol.
All the employees were super nice and pointed me on where to park and how the process worked. Regardless of what some of these other folks have said, the lady in the booth was cool, quick and friendly.
Overall, I got in and out in 10 minutes. What more do you want?

I don’t know how many stars to give this place because its not about food! =) So I gave it a 1 star for that lady at the window who I must say needs to take a memory pill for what she says to customers. On Friday 12÷2÷2011 my husband and I went here to turn in some cooper and insulation wiring. I clearly remember my husband asking her do you need to see her (pointing to me) ID, that lady said no. We walked away, my husband explained to me that there’s a waiting period, we come back to pick up the money. We’re walking to the car, then my husband said he’s going to make sure that I can come get the money, he goes back and I get in the car. few minutes later, he says the lady said I can. Fast forward to today, I go there, show her the yellow receipt and my ID, she’s abruptly says, No, he needs to come in. I said but on friday you told him that i can pick up the money. She said I didn’t write this and I interrupted her and said YES YOU DID. I wanted to say, its looks like you’ve been here forever! who else would have written it??? Instead I said You told my husband you didn’t need my ID and when he came back in to ask if I can pick up the money you said yes. She said No I didn’t, your name isn’t on here so you can’t pick up the money, he needs to.
I agree that she doesn’t need to be/​act like she likes me or have stellar customer service but can she just be alittle more informative and ask questions like «Why do I need HER ID?» «Will she be the one picking up the money?» Something!
I just wasted gas going down there to find out that my husband has to go down there and spend his time and gas.

The lady was extremely rude on the phone. She should perhaps consider a career change or ask to be assigned to do another job where interacting with people is not a required skill.
I called to ask if they take steel. No is the answer. Plus a whole lotta attitude, rude words and her hanging up the phone.
I’m not expecting five star customer service from this type of business but there is no need to act like a total bee-​yatch.

Everyone should rejoice when they go here to turn in scrap and get some money back. I’ve been to this place several times and they’ve always been straight-​forward and very business-​like, no bull, just leave your (s)crap and get the hell out of Dodge.
They know their business and have proven their mettle (or metal) over the years with me. They don’t cop (per) an attitude, but don’t dump on them either as they won’t put up with your junk. Trash talking ain’t gonna get you anywhere.
In the end, it’s good to be green and nice to have some greenbacks along with the good feeling.

I had some brass and copper pipe, sprinkler heads, fittings, and wire lying around the house so I thought I would sell them. I decided to bring the copper and brass to San Francisco Scrap Metals. I got there around 11AM and parked right in front. The last time I went to a scrap metal recycling center was 25 years ago and I expected to see a line of people waiting to sell their metal but nobody was there. I brought my scrap metal in and an employee showed me where to place it. He weighed the metal, wrote down my car license plate and drivers license on a form and had me sign it. I got $ 30 for the copper and brass and I was there less than 10 minutes. As I was leaving, I saw two different guys loading a cart with their metal. One guy had a lot of aluminum and the other guy had a lot of copper. These guys were serious scrap recyclers compared to me. The employee who helped me couldn’t have been nicer.

Yes the people can be mean here, but you have to remember with what kind of customers they have to deal with everyday.
not the most friendly service in the world, but if you need to sell some scrap metal for some quick money (I am in college, always broke), its a good place to go.

so i went to this place and was greeted by a nice friendly guy named randy and he helped me unload and weigh my scrap that i brought from our bathroom remodel. he so was helpful i tipped him 20 bucks and will certainly recommend them so except for the grumpy lady in the booth it was completely a nice experience

I called this place to find out the price for type 1 copper. When they picked up the phone the man asked me what I need. I asked him my question and maybe he didn’t hear me. Cause the next thing he said was well if you don’t need any thing I’m going to hang up and you can call back next year! I don’t want to do business with a company that has that type of attitude on the phone. If you don’t like your job quit and find a better one!

I didn’t actually go there but I called them to find out what they buy and the guy told me they buy only non-​ferrous metals. Aluminum, copper, brass. They do not buy steel or iron.

So, this place was awesome! I thought it was going to have dirty, nasty guys or something. Instead, I was greeted promptly and graciously. The man immediately helped me weigh my metal and a nice woman paid me. The whole thing took 3 minutes. I only had 3.7lbs of keys, but he rounded it up to 4lb (maybe ’cause I’m cute). The nice thing about this place is that they take small loads, like mine. It’s really close to UCSF Mission Bay. There is a street sign that’s good for locking your bike.