Why BL Duke
When you partner with BL Duke, you can count on:
You can count on the highest scrap metal prices with BL Duke as your recycling partner. We will tailor your payment terms to best fit your business.
While the industry standard is net 30, payment terms are customized to accommodate the specific payment requirements of individual customers.
Access your scrap metal receivable. Gain real-time access to load details, payment information, trip notifications and pictures of every load.
We work closely with dealers and brokers, offering them comprehensive support in marketing and transporting scrap metals to steel mills and foundries.
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.
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
“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.”
“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.”
“Thank you for taking the high road. You’ve earned our business. You are our scrap metal company.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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!”
“Scrap prices are critical to our business. When we shopped around, we found that BL Duke consistently offers the best price.”
Stay Updated with Our Latest News
Going Down – May’s Scrap Market
May brought more declines to the scrap metal market. Ferrous prices in Chicago fell for a second straight month, aluminum slipped, and copper remained volatile. Ongoing tariff concerns and weak mill demand continue to weigh heavily on pricing.
April Showers – April’s Scrap Market
After a strong start to 2025, April brought a cooldown to scrap metal markets. Ferrous prices fell across the board, export demand softened, and tariff uncertainty returned—slowing momentum in both the ferrous and non-ferrous sectors.
Climbing Higher – March’s Scrap Market
March saw continued price increases in Chicago’s ferrous scrap market, driven by strong mill demand, new tariffs, and supply chain disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Locations
Forest View Industrial Scrap Yard
6400 W Canal Bank Rd
Forest View, IL 60402
Mon – Fri 7AM–4PM
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Joliet Industrial Scrap Yard
2 Genstar Lane
Joliet, IL 60435
Mon – Fri 7AM–4PM
Sat 7AM–1PM
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