Alpha Shredding Group, Inc at 301 Enterprise Ave, Trenton, NJ 08638
Alpha Shredding Group is a scrap metal and auto salvage yard in Trenton, NJ. They sell used auto parts, scrap metal, and junked vehicles, with a self-service setup where customers can pull parts from wrecked cars themselves. The business also buys scrap metal and junk vehicles from the public.
The yard has been around for over 20 years, starting as a small family business before growing into one of the larger salvage operations in the area. They carry parts from major brands like Honda, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Subaru, including both OEM and remanufactured components. The yard is divided into scrap metal and auto salvage sections, with scales on-site for weighing scrap before selling. There are two scales—one for incoming scrap and one for outgoing parts—to keep things moving.
Services & What to Expect
Alpha Shredding Group offers self-service auto salvage, scrap metal recycling, and junk vehicle removal. Customers can enter during business hours, find parts in the salvage area, and remove them on their own. Tools are available for part removal, but safety is the customer’s responsibility.
For scrap metal, customers can drop off aluminum, steel, copper, and other metals. Payout rates are posted on-site, but exact rates should be confirmed in writing before unloading to avoid surprises. The yard also buys junk vehicles, though this isn’t heavily advertised online.
Recent changes include better organization, cleaner facilities (except for contained scrap piles), and automated payout systems to cut down on disputes. They’ve also added more scales to speed up transactions.
If you need to get rid of an old car, Alpha Shredding Group may pay cash for it. For other options, check out cash for junk cars in Trenton.
Location & Hours
Alpha Shredding Group is at 301 Enterprise Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638. The yard is easy to reach from nearby roads, with parking for customers. It’s fenced, and entry is only allowed during open hours.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Arrive before closing, especially on Saturdays, as the yard shuts down at noon. Some customers report staff enforcing strict cutoff times, so plan ahead.
For directions, use Google Maps or plug the address into your GPS.
Customer Reviews & What to Know
Alpha Shredding Group has a 4.3-star rating on Google from 147 reviews. Feedback is mixed—some customers praise the easy junk car removal, while others mention issues with scrap metal payouts and strict closing policies.
- Good Experiences:
- Rich and his team often get positive mentions for quick, hassle-free car pickups and clear communication. One customer called the process "stupidly easy."
- Recent updates include a cleaner yard (except for contained scrap piles), two scales for faster transactions, and an automated payout system to reduce arguments.
- Negative Experiences:
- Some customers report being charged lower scrap metal rates than quoted, leading to unexpected bills. One review noted a $745 difference due to a rate change from $0.65 to $0.30 per pound without warning. Always confirm the exact payout rate in writing before dropping off scrap.
- Staff enforce strict closing times, and late arrivals may be turned away. One review described confrontational interactions when customers showed up too close to closing.
The yard’s social media pages ( Facebook , Instagram ) are active, but most customer interactions happen in person or through Google Reviews.
