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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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See What Our Customers Are Saying

BL Duke - Corporate HeadquartersExcellentBL Duke - Corporate Headquarters4.4 Based on 23 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onMyrna RamosMyrna Ramos ★★★★★ BL Duke is a great company for all your scrap needs. Friendly staff and always willing to help us take care of getting our scrap taken care of.Kim KingKim King ★★★★★ 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! Rohder Machine has used them for years for our scrap needs!Sonja O'BrienSonja O'Brien ★★★★★ 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.Juan luis ariasJuan luis arias ★★★★★ How can I apply for work I don’t see the carrier center on the website?Mike GMike G ★★★★★ Been a loyal customer at the Forest View location for so many years and everyone there has always been very friendly and very helpful and the prices there are very reasonable compared to other yards I’ve priced before going here permanently. Anytime I show up with heavier scrap they are always there to lend a helping claw.Djyeramix MoratayaDjyeramix Morataya ★★★★★ Muy buen cervicio y buenos preciosIgor ValiaevIgor Valiaev ★★★★★ Nice place &nice people,great job!Chad CailteuxChad Cailteux ★★★★★ BL Duke is the best group of people!gerald bensengerald bensen ★★★★★ Absolutely the Best great staff in and out and 30 to 40$ dollars moore a ton than United scrap in Cicero ill travel 20 miles out of my way to go there and pass 3or 4 scrap yards on the way THE BEST !!!!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.

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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BL Duke Locations

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