TVM Recycling at 500 6th Ave S, Payette, ID 83661

My husband pulled in with his truck packed front and back, and he had this long trailer following with a beat-up old truck on it plus a pile of scrap metal. They were real down-to-earth folks and gave us a great cash offer. We’ve been back a handful of times since then.

From the front, middle, or back, the place doesn’t look like much, but they pay fairly and the crew is always friendly and ready to help. If you’ve got metal to recycle and want cash in your pocket, this is where you go. Just an odd thought—could you catch fish off the Payette River from their property? Honestly I doubt it, but it crossed my mind once or twice ;o)

I can’t recommend these guys enough. Drop off your scrap, get a straight-up price, and they’ll actually talk you through the recycling process along with how drop-off and payment work. Super nice people too—I drive all the way from Emmett just to do business there. 👍

I wanted to leave a positive review but honestly no one seemed to care about doing their job. I pulled in and had no clue where to go with my scrap, and nobody bothered to point me in the right direction. It looked like a ghost town in there—no people in sight even though they were supposedly open.

The best scrap yard around here in Treasure Valley. Really helpful workers and they pay better than anywhere else.

Honestly, this place is the best scrap yard in the Treasure Valley. The staff is always willing to help, and the payouts are solid—no complaints here. ---

I’ve been coming here for a while now, and every time, the people are just so friendly. It’s one of those places where you feel like you’re part of the crew. Last time I was there, they even gave me extra buckets for my scrap metal—little things like that make a big difference. And their crane operators? Absolute pros. They can grab anything with precision, whether it’s an old appliance or a pile of heavy metal. They even help guide you in with a horn so you don’t have to guess where to park. The more you go, the more you get to know the people, the prices, and how everything works. And if you show up with a good attitude and a truck full of scrap, they’ll treat you right every time. ---

I’ve been to this place twice now—once for scrap, once for parts—and both times, it felt like they were annoyed I was even there. Like they assume everyone’s out to steal something. It’s got this weird, suspicious vibe, almost like a pawnshop where they watch you the whole time. Second time around, they told me to park across the street because I was “in the way.” The lot was empty except for their own truck. Then the guy who told me to move got in his own vehicle and left. Customers are what keep a business running, but they act like *they’re* the important ones. I’ve scrapped nearly 40 cars this year, and I can promise you, none of them will ever end up here. If this is the best they’ve got, they’re doing it wrong.

These guys are seriously the best. Every single time I walk in, they’re friendly, helpful, and always give me a fair price—no haggling, no nonsense. I don’t even know how to put into words how much I appreciate this place. It’s just that good. ---

The prices here are fair, and the people working there actually know what they’re doing. We showed up with a trailer full of scrap, and instead of making us haul it all out ourselves, they used their big magnet and claw to pull most of it right off for us. The guy running the magnet even pointed out that the aluminum up front was worth more than the rest—saved us from missing out on extra cash. Simple stuff, but it made the whole trip easier.