Demolition and Construction Companies

Count on BL Duke to deliver competitive pricing, flexible payment options, market projections, and real-time access to load details.

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Why BL Duke

When you partner with BL Duke, you can count on:

Highest Price

You can count on the highest scrap metal prices with BL Duke as your recycling partner.

Prompt Payment

Payment methods and terms are tailored to meet each customer’s specific requirements.

Transparency

Gain real-time access to load details by job number, payment information, trip notifications, and pictures of every load.

We’ll Meet Your Needs

Full Fleet

Our fleet consists of over 100 trucks, providing significant capacity and reliable transportation services. We are prepared to handle oversized, overweight, and heavy haul loads.

Equipment

Our wide range of equipment meets the needs of any job site. Our experts will offer guidance on selecting options to maximize load weights and safely remove scrap metal.

Unbeatable Service

Our 24/7 service provides reliable and flexible support, allowing you to schedule pickups at times that suit your schedule. With our availability around the clock, we’re always here when you need us.

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Delivery Locations

Forest View Public Scrap Yard
6400 W Canal Bank Rd
Forest View, IL 60402
Mon – Fri 7AM–5PM
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Joliet Public Scrap Yard
1 Industry Ave Gate 2
Joliet, IL 60435
Mon – Fri 6AM–5PM
Sat 7AM–1PM
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BL Duke Locations

See What Our Customers Are Saying

“BL Duke’s customer service and sales is always very helpful and quick to get back to me on any questions I have. It is also refreshing to call, and they know who you are and what you are needing! We have used them for years for our scrap needs!”

Office Manager, Metal Fabricator

“As someone who works with many of the larger scrap companies across the United States, BL Duke’s online platform is one of the best in the industry and makes it very easy to track and manage shipments. And both their sales and operational teams have been quick to respond and make accommodations to help support our business.”

Owner, Container Services

“Scrap prices are critical to our business. When we shopped around, we found that BL Duke consistently offers the best price.”

CFO, Service Center

“BL Duke has been our recycling company of choice for top notch service, from their Dispatch, Drivers, Customer Service and Sales. They are friendly and always help facilitate larger projects for removal of scrap materials from our facility. They have been our scrap recycler of choice for many years. You can’t go wrong using them as your partner for all your scrap needs.”

Assistant Plant Manager/Purchasing and Production Control Manager, Manufacturer

“We like knowing what our scrap price is going to be for the next six months. In a market with so much volatility, we have peace of mind knowing we were able to mitigate some of that risk by getting a fixed price.”

President, Metal Stamping

“As a new user of the BL Duke website I have found it easy to maneuver, and whenever I have needed assistance BL Duke staff has been extremely helpful and a great resource. This tool helps our organization to keep track of our scrap material and pricing which is a win.”

Purchasing Manager, Metal Fabricator

“BL Duke has been servicing our scrap needs since 2019 and have provided excellent service every day since. They have adapted to our ever-changing business needs promptly and work with our team to assure that are needs are being met. Their drivers are always courteous and respectful. We highly recommend BL Duke!”

President, Machine Shop

Frequently Asked Questions

Our customer portal gives you control of your scrap metal receivable with convenient access to load details and payment information. With our portal, you will also view pictures of every load, receive market insight, retrieve historical data, and download exportable reports.

Several factors are used to determine scrap metal price, including the current market value, the type of scrap metal, its quality, quantity, and transportation expenses. Learn more here.

Payment terms are customized to accommodate the specific payment requirements of individual customers.

Yes, our fleet includes flatbeds, drop decks, and step decks. Please review our equipment inventory to find the best fit for your oversize load – here.

Certificates of Destruction can be provided upon request.

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