Always Buying Scrap Inc at 2210 Kate St, Durham, NC 27703

They used to be called Always Buying Scrap, but whatever. The staff here is awesome, prices are fair, and they’re upfront about what they’ll take. Been coming here for years and I always will.

I’ve been coming here for years, back when it was Always Buying Scrap. New owners fixed the place up and it’s way better now. You can pull in with a trailer full of metal and get out in under fifteen minutes. The guys working here are cool and always ready to help.

Clear Recycling took over Always Buying Scrap and it’s not the same. All the good reviews? Yeah, they’re for the old company, not this one. Feels like they’re chasing big business now, not regular folks like us. They nickel-and-dime you too—weigh the whole car but throw smaller containers at you. And they’ll lowball you if your sorted metals look tricky. Save your time and go somewhere else.

Tried selling catalytic converters to Always Buying Scrap Inc. and it was a mess. I called to ask a simple price question and the rep treated me like a criminal, asking who I worked for and what I planned to do with the parts instead of just giving me a number. My dad called next, and the manager acted just as suspicious, rattling off confusing details and rushing him off the phone. Most scrap yards text or email a ballpark after you send a serial number. Not here. We had to drive all that way just to hear “around $100” when we got there. That’s not how any business should treat people.

I called Always Buying Scrap Inc. to ask about selling a catalytic converter, and the whole thing was a mess from the start. The woman who answered acted like I was trying to pull something—kept grilling me about paperwork, who I worked for, whether I ran a shop, instead of just telling me the price. Then my dad called and asked for a manager, but even then, it was a runaround. They’d said earlier that a serial number would be enough, but the manager just talked in circles, acting like we were bothering them for asking. Other places let you text or email a photo for a quick estimate, but here? They basically said, “Sure, come all the way down, and maybe we’ll tell you it’s worth $100.” No thanks. The whole thing felt rude, unhelpful, and like they didn’t want our business. If you’re thinking of selling to them, call around first—this isn’t how a decent business should treat customers. ---

Emma on the phone and the guys out on the lot were all really good—professional, polite, no hassle. I’ll be back. ---

Need a scrap yard that actually treats you right? This place is the real deal. Whether you’re dropping off a car or hauling in a truckload, they make it simple. No surprises, no hidden fees—just fair prices and clear answers. The staff knows their stuff and don’t waste your time. Frank was straight with me about rates upfront, no games. And if you’ve got questions, they’ll walk you through it without making you feel stupid. Honestly, it’s refreshing to deal with people who don’t nickel-and-dime you or act like you’re an inconvenience. If you’re tired of getting the runaround, give them a try. ---

I’ve been to scrap yards all over the state, and Always Buying Scrap is the only one I don’t have to second-guess. Doesn’t matter if it’s a small load or a big one—Edwin at the scales is always fair, no funny business. Same with Frank, the manager. Both of them run a tight, honest operation, which is more than I can say for most places in this business. If you want a yard that won’t lowball you or waste your time, this is it. ---

We were clearing out old office cubicles for a company move, and Mike and his team handled the whole thing smoothly. Dumpster showed up on time, in the right spot. When we were done, they picked it up fast and gave us a solid price for over 5,000 pounds of scrap. No headaches, no surprises—just easy. If you’ve got scrap to get rid of, these guys are worth calling.