Strategic Scrap at 1245 Ackermant St, Waterloo, IA
Strategic Scrap is a self-service auto salvage yard in Waterloo, Iowa. Located at 1245 Ackermant St, the business sells used auto parts, scrap metal, and handles vehicle dismantling. Customers come here for affordable salvaged components for both domestic and foreign vehicles.
The website (strategicscrap.com) lists parts like engines, transmissions, body panels, and tires, but doesn’t provide current hours or operational details. The yard also sells scrap metal and recycles vehicles, though exact inventory and pricing aren’t posted online.
Services & What to Expect
Strategic Scrap operates as a standard self-service salvage yard. Customers browse the lot, find parts themselves, and remove them on-site. Based on the website, the yard likely offers:
- Used auto parts: Engines, transmissions, body panels, tires, rims, and other components from salvaged vehicles.
- Scrap metal: Recycled metal from dismantled cars and other scrap materials.
- Vehicle dismantling: Professional breakdown of non-operational vehicles for parts or scrap.
- Online parts lookup: The website suggests customers can search for parts before visiting, though no live inventory is available right now.
Most salvage yards require customers to bring their own tools and a vehicle to haul parts. Some yards also ask for proof of ownership for high-value items like catalytic converters, but Strategic Scrap’s policies aren’t listed online. If you’re looking to sell an old car, the yard may buy junk vehicles—call ahead to confirm.
Since hours and operational status aren’t posted, check the website or call before visiting.
Location & Hours
Strategic Scrap is at 1245 Ackermant St in Waterloo, IA 50703. The business website (strategicscrap.com) doesn’t list current hours, and no public directories confirm open days or times. The address is in a light industrial area near downtown Waterloo, about 5 minutes from I-380.
Directions: - From I-380: Take Exit 117 (Ackermant St), turn left, and go 0.3 miles to 1245 Ackermant St. - From US-20: Head east on Ackermant St for 1.5 miles.
Contact: - Website: strategicscrap.com - Phone: Not listed publicly (check the website for updates).

