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We’ll buy your ferrous and non-ferrous scrap

Need to make room and some extra money? Looking to do your part to help the environment? BL Duke buys ferrous and non-ferrous materials often found around homes, businesses, or even curbside. Plus, we pay on the spot.

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Here’s how it works

  1. Pull over the scale and weigh your vehicle in full for gross weight.
  2. Provide a valid ID if you’re a new customer, or loyalty number if you’re a returning client.
  3. Unload your vehicle in the designated area.
  4. Load will be graded by a BL Duke team member.
  5. Pull over the scale and weigh in empty for tare weight.
  6. Park your vehicle. Walk to scale house.
  7. The scale clerk will provide a printed weight ticket with load value.
  8. Scan weight ticket’s barcode at the onsite ATM machine. Leave with cash in hand.
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BL Duke - Joliet Public Scrap Metal Recycling YardExcellentBL Duke - Joliet Public Scrap Metal Recycling Yard4.3★★★★☆ Based on 31 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onJose GonzalezJose Gonzalez ★★★★★ Linda is a great person, she is always happy and I feel comfortable coming to yardHeather FrazierHeather Frazier ★★★★★ D SteinlichtD Steinlicht ★★★★★ Damien NicoDamien Nico ★★★★★ Jon StrattonJon Stratton ★★★★★ Linda and Ivan are great, very polite and helpful. They have a great system, fast and easy.Dina SeyfertDina Seyfert ★★★★☆ Alejandro BadilloAlejandro Badillo ★★★★★ Izzy RamirezIzzy Ramirez ★★★★★ Fast, courteous servicewalter murillowalter murillo ★★★★★ ExcelenteRicardo RamirezRicardo Ramirez ★★★★★ Art GArt G ★★★★☆ Brittany GenardoBrittany Genardo ★☆☆☆☆ I was driving behind a Bl Duke truck on the expressway and a piece of debris flew out of the back of the truck and cracked my windshield. I tried for a week to resolve the issue through the company and I’ve been completely ignored. Poor customer service!John KlikJohn Klik ★☆☆☆☆ I used to like this place until today. I get it it’s almost closing time but 5pm means 5pm to me. Nothing says anything about last call or anything. I pull on the scale at 448 after i just hauled trying to get there. They ring the bell, cool ya know. As im unloading fast cause I gotta hit the small scale with a couple things one of the guys says the small scale is closed. I look at my phone and its like 7 minutes till 5pm. I says it isn’t 5 yet. He doesn’t respond and walks away. So i get done go weight and now its 456pm after I weighed out and I started heading to the small scale and dude says it’s closed. I says it isnt 5 yet. He looks down at his phone and says it’s close enough. I felt discriminated against cause their demeanor was very unfriendly and they didn’t like me or maybe they didn’t like my 60k truck. Not sure but post something online about 10 minute step down or say it closes at 450pm. I don’t have time for this nonsense. Might have to get a lawyer. We’ll see.Beth AndersonBeth Anderson ★☆☆☆☆ No clear direction on how to use the drive up scale. Lady managing the scale house was rude and not helpful at all. Berating customers is not a good business practice.Xpn XrnxXpn Xrnx ★★☆☆☆ victor martinezvictor martinez ★★★★★ Best drivers in Illinois work hereHonorio HernandezHonorio Hernandez ★★★★★ Linda HogueLinda Hogue ★★★★★ Very nice the lady in scale house is so nice an sweet .I love going there she treats people so nice .....Shawn NewellShawn Newell ★★★★★ Giovanni “G Money” MartinezGiovanni “G Money” Martinez ★★★★★ Willie HillimonWillie Hillimon ★★★★★ They are very nice people there they help you and they take care of the businessBenito MezaBenito Meza ★★★★★ Nice peoplerich christensenrich christensen ★★★★★ 5lug nut5lug nut ★★★★★ Top notchGabriel NoriegaGabriel Noriega ★☆☆☆☆ Scott HScott H ★★★★★ Kenneth ForesterKenneth Forester ★★★★★ Bernardino UrbietaBernardino Urbieta ★★★★★ We are treated great. Love this place. Recommend.Bobby BrownBobby Brown ★★★★★ Joe SavageJoe Savage ★★★★★ Gordon NeitzelGordon Neitzel ★★★★★ Very clean. Easy access to scale.js_loader

Commonly Asked Questions

A gross ton (or long ton) imperial unit of weight is equivalent to 2240 pounds or 1016.046909 kilograms. A net ton (or short ton) US unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds or 907.184 kilograms.

Visit www.blduke.com/pricing.  We can also text you regarding price changes.  You can join our group by texting 773-778-3000

We accept most ferrous and non-ferrous grades. Check pricing

Payment is provided in the form of cash, with a valid ID, or check.  BL Duke facilities are equipment with secure ATMs.

Yes. Our team will help unload if the material can easily be unloaded with a fork-lift or grapple.  BL Duke, however, is not responsible for any damage done to your vehicle or trailer.

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General Public Locations

Forest View Public Scrap Yard
6400 W Canal Bank Rd
Forest View, IL 60402
Mon – Fri 7AM–4PM
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Joliet Public Scrap Yard
1 Industry Ave Gate 2
Joliet, IL 60435
Mon – Fri 7AM–4PM
Sat 7AM–1PM
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