Manufacturers and Service Centers

We’ll work hard to earn your business &
even harder to keep it

With more then 20 years experience, BL Duke is revolutionizing the recycling industry.

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Why BL Duke

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

Highest Price

Prompt Payment

Transparency

Sustainability Commitment

We’ll pay you the highest price for your scrap metal. Our global reach allows us to extend to premium scrap metal markets, offering the most competitive prices. BL Duke is also the only privately owned recycling company in Chicago-land that can transport scrap metal materials by barge, rail, and truck. These efficiencies greatly reduce transportation costs and allow us to pay top dollar for your scrap metal.

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

Our customer portal provides real-time access to your scrap metal receivables. Gain convenient access to load details, payment information, trip notifications, and pictures of every load. In addition, you’ll have access to updated pricing, historical data, and customized reporting. Experience transparency on a new level.

At BL Duke, we transport over 70% of our recycled material to end consumers via barge, and we’re working to increase that number to 80% by 2030. We eliminate 200 trucks from our roads per month by transferring materials between our Forest View and Joliet, IL locations using our company-owned, dedicated barges.

Unbeatable Service

Our transportation efficiencies mean we can offer the highest price for your scrap metal materials.

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.

Expanded Logistics

BL Duke is the only privately owned recycling company in Chicago-land with the ability to transport by barge, rail, and truck. Transportation efficiencies allow us to pay more for your scrap metal, and ensure the highest levels of sustainability and safety.

Customer Portal

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

Shipment Summary

Manage your scrap metal receivable anytime, anywhere with real-time access to service dates, load weights, equipment numbers, prices, and settlement values.

Transparency

Improve visibility by viewing pictures of your scrap metal loads. Images will provide clarity on scrap metal grading, chemistry readings and material dimensions. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Payment History

Looking for payment? Not anymore. Track settlement totals and payment status, terms and due dates. All data is exportable to pdf and excel documents.

Trip Notification

Receive trip notification emails when a truck is dispatched to your facility, or when a switch is completed. Notifications are sent in real-time via our GPS driver’s APP. Emails include trip numbers, times, service address and equipment picked-up and delivered numbers.

Tailored Solutions

BL Duke’s flexible and customizable scrap management programs are designed to meet the unique needs of each customer.

Scalable Services

Adaptable to handle the scrap volume of any size facility.

Personalized Approach

Dedicated account managers for a truly custom experience.

Innovative Solutions

Continually exploring new ways to optimize your scrap operations.

See What Our Customers Are Saying

“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

“Having a smooth and seamless scrap management program is a valuable asset to any steel service center. For over 10 years BL Duke has been a strategic valued partner to us. Excellent communication and reliable pick up schedules make for a smooth flow of scrap removal for us. As our business has evolved BL Duke has partnered with us to find optimal solutions to our changing needs and changing markets. When you add highly competitive pricing, accurate weight reporting, prompt customer service and timely payments it creates a total package that brings value to our business. We look forward to the long term continuation of our relationship and would recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their scrap management program.”

General Manager, Service Center

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

CFO, Service Center

“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

“Thank you for taking the high road.  You’ve earned our business.  You are our scrap metal company.” 

President, Service Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

We go above and beyond to be your partner. From servicing non-metallics to assisting with plant clean-ups and demolition projects to connecting you to potential customers at networking events, we continuously find ways to deliver value to your business.

We take several factors into consideration when determining a price, including scrap market conditions, material type(s), volume(s), frequency, and freight cost.

Industry standard is net-30, however each program is tailored to customer needs.

We’ll work closely with your team to ensure a seamless onboarding process. Prior to the transition, our Dispatch Manager will evaluate your equipment needs and service requirements. A BL Duke representative will be present to oversee the full transition, followed by a meeting with your sales representative to provide a demo our customer portal, options for scheduling pick-ups, and key contact details. You can count on our support every step of the way!

With over 100 company-owned trucks available around the clock, our average response time is just 18 hours.

Certificates of Destruction can be provided upon request.

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