D & L Metal Recycling LLC at 2120 S 11th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Dropped off an old water heater here, and it couldn’t have been easier. The guys at the counter were friendly, answered my questions without making me feel stupid, and even told me it’d get recycled instead of ending up in a dump. Small things, but it’s nice when a business actually gives a damn about more than just taking your money. ---

If you’ve got scrap metal to get rid of, this is the spot. No nonsense, no long waits—just show up, drop it off, and they handle the rest. No frills, but that’s exactly what I wanted. Saved me a trip to the dump and probably kept some of it out of a landfill. Good enough for me.

Honestly, I was a little nervous selling my old car with a cracked head block—thought I’d get the runaround or lowballed. But these guys made it painless. From the first call yesterday to the pickup today, they were nothing but polite and straightforward. No hidden fees, no hassle, and they even offered to mail the check and paperwork so I didn’t have to drive out to their place in the middle of nowhere. Turns out it’s a family-run spot, which probably explains why they treated me like a person instead of a transaction. If I’ve got another junker to unload, I’m calling them first. ---