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594 Scholes St Brooklyn NY 11237 USA
Allocco Recycling's 594 Scholes Street facility in New York City operates as a high-capacity fill material transfer station and aggregate processing site on New York Harbor. The Bushwick-area location accepts soil, concrete, asphalt, and oversized construction debris via truck, with certified truck scales, manifest logging, and agency-compliant documentation. Processed aggregates meet DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO specifications and are available for regional delivery by truck or barge. Commercial scrap metal recycling is also available on-site.
Services: Fill material transfer station · Aggregate recycling and processing · Scrap metal recycling · Truck inbound receiving with certified scale · Aggregate delivery (truck and barge)
Accepts: Soil / clean fill, Concrete, Asphalt, Oversized construction debris, Commercial and industrial scrap metal
Does the Scholes Street facility accept material by barge?
The facility has marine access on New York Harbor and supports both truck and barge inbound material receipt, with manifest logging and weight documentation at intake.
540 Kingsland Ave Brooklyn NY 11222 USA
Allocco Recycling at 540 Kingsland Avenue in New York City's Greenpoint neighborhood handles commercial and infrastructure-scale aggregate recycling and material transfer. The Kingsland Avenue location receives concrete, soil, and construction debris, processes it through crushing and screening systems, and produces specification-grade recycled aggregate meeting DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards. The site also offers commercial scrap metal recycling integrated into demolition and material recovery workflows, with outbound delivery across the NYC Tri-State region.
Services: Aggregate recycling and processing · Fill material transfer station · Scrap metal recycling · Crushing and screening · Lab-certified aggregate testing
Accepts: Concrete, Soil / clean fill, Asphalt, Construction and demolition debris, Commercial and industrial scrap metal
What aggregate specifications does the Kingsland Avenue facility produce?
Processed aggregates are lab-tested and certified to meet DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO specifications, with batch certification documentation available for infrastructure and municipal projects.
34-31 38th St Astoria NY 11101 USA
543 Smith St Brooklyn NY 11231 USA
543 Smith St Brooklyn NY 11231 USA
151 Anthony St Brooklyn NY 11222 USA
City Recycling Corp, situated at 151 Anthony St in Brooklyn, NY, is a prominent scrap metal buyer in the New York City area. They specialize in purchasing various ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including copper, brass, aluminum, and steel. Serving commercial and industrial clients, City Recycling Corp offers competitive pricing and efficient service for metal recycling in Brooklyn and the surrounding boroughs.
123 Varick Ave Brooklyn NY 11237 USA
Cooper Recycling at 123 Varick Avenue in Brooklyn serves corporate clients, general contractors, and building owners with C&D debris processing backed by RCI certification — the only facility in New York State with that credential, which qualifies projects for up to three LEED v4 points. Women-owned and MWBE certified, Cooper has diverted construction waste from NYC landfills since 1986. Equipment recovers up to 95% of incoming material; the facility runs 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday.
Services: Construction and demolition debris recycling · LEED v4 point qualification (up to 3 points via RCI certification) · LEED reporting per load and job site · Corporate and contractor waste management planning · Ferrous and non-ferrous metal recovery
Accepts: Concrete and brick, Masonry (stone, porcelain, tile, ceramic), Wood, Drywall/gypsum wallboard, Scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous), Plastic (HDPE, LDPE, PET, PVC), Paper and corrugated cardboard, Construction and demolition fines
Can Cooper Recycling on Varick Avenue help my project earn LEED credits?
Yes. Cooper Recycling holds RCI certification — the only facility in New York State with this credential — making it eligible to provide documentation supporting up to three LEED v4 points. LEED reports are available per load and per job site.
222 Maspeth Ave Brooklyn NY 11211 USA
Cooper Tank Recycling at 222 Maspeth Avenue in Brooklyn operates New York City's largest construction and demolition debris facility, processing up to 2,000 tons of C&D material per day across more than one mile of conveyor belts and 100-plus pieces of machinery. The four-scale inbound/outbound system keeps truck turnaround under 10 minutes. Women-owned and family-operated since 1986, the facility holds MWBE and RCI certifications and offers LEED reporting per load. Open 24 hours, Monday through Saturday.
Services: Construction and demolition debris recycling · Four-scale truck intake (2 inbound, 2 outbound) · LEED reporting per load and job site · Scrap metal separation via magnets and eddy currents · Plastic sorting by grade (HDPE, LDPE, PET, PVC)
Accepts: Concrete and brick, Masonry (stone, porcelain, tile, ceramic), Wood, Drywall/gypsum wallboard, Scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous), Plastic (HDPE, LDPE, PET, PVC), Paper and corrugated cardboard, Construction and demolition fines
How long does truck drop-off take at the Maspeth Avenue facility?
Cooper Tank Recycling's four-scale operation is designed to get trucks in and out in under 10 minutes, regardless of how busy the facility is.
2994 Cropsey Ave Brooklyn NY 11214 USA
1481 Troy Ave Brooklyn NY 11203 USA
5313 97th Pl Corona NY 11368 USA
96 Lombardy St Brooklyn NY 11222 USA
3695 76th St Jackson Heights NY 11372 USA
317 Liberty Ave Brooklyn NY 11207 USA
Collects and recycles used cooking oil and grease for food-service businesses. Compliant pickup and processing; contact to schedule service and confirm accepted volumes.
29-55 Hunters Point Ave Long Island City NY 11101 USA
216 Manida St Bronx NY 10474 USA
329 Bryant Ave Bronx NY 10474 USA
15035 Liberty Ave Jamaica NY 11433 USA
Auto salvage and scrap metal buyer purchasing vehicles and metals for recycling. Towing by appointment; bring valid ID and vehicle title as required.
120 Hausman St Brooklyn NY 11222 USA
126- 17 20th Ave College Point NY 11356 USA
16-60 Decatur St Ridgewood NY 11385 USA
374 Greenpoint Ave Brooklyn NY 11222 USA
850 Edgewater Rd Bronx NY 10474 USA
Scrap metal yard buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public and businesses. See materials list, prohibited items, and ID/payment rules.
30-27 Greenpoint Ave Long Island City NY 11101 USA
Scrap metal facility purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Offers quick unloading and scale tickets; verify payment policies and prohibited items.
472 2nd Ave Brooklyn NY 11232 USA
Material Recovery Facility processing curbside recyclables (paper, metal, glass, plastic) for NYC. Offers education resources and guidelines on preparation and contamination.
1311 Taylor Ave Bronx NY 10472 USA
Bottle-and-can redemption center for NY deposit containers. Fast counting and refunds; hours vary by location—confirm before visiting.
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in New York City include Commercial Clients, Drop-off, Residential Clients, Aluminum, Glass Bottles. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
New York City, New York currently lists 69 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include Commercial Clients, Drop-off, Residential Clients. 12 centers offer pickup or container service (17% of the market). 52 locations open on Saturdays, making weekend drop-offs possible. At least 6 scrap metal yards mention cash payouts for scrap. Bring a government-issued ID and confirm rates the day you visit. Average customer rating across published reviews is 4.3 out of 5.
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