Universal Service Recycling Inc. is the largest privately held metal recycler serving California's Central Valley. Stockton, Modesto, Merced, and Sacramento locations serve San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Sacramento, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Madera and East Alameda Counties. We purchase cans and plastic bottles from the general public for cash as well as industrial scrap metals from businesses.
We are equipped with heavy equipment including the shredder shown above to sort, crush, cut, and shred all types of metals so they can then be milled into metals for reuse. Our processed scrap metal is shipped domestically and internationally by the tons. Get cash while helping the environment!
We are equipped with heavy equipment including the shredder shown above to sort, crush, cut, and shred all types of metals so they can then be milled into metals for reuse. Our processed scrap metal is shipped domestically and internationally by the tons. Get cash while helping the environment!
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To consistently provide our clients with industry leading customer service and competitive pricing while being at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Through the building of quality individual and commercial relationships founded on honesty, integrity, and customer service, we have grown into the largest privately held metal recycler serving California's Central Valley.
Universal Service Recycling sells quality products all over the world. USR has built long-term relationships with domestic and international steel mills and foundries by providing quality products at competitive prices, prompt deliver, and excellent customer service. State certified scales ensure accurate weights are recorded on every transaction.
Universal Services Recycling, Inc. is a leading purchaser of scrap metal in Central Valley, California. We buy Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals, Copper, Aluminum, Brass, and Steel. Valid CA driver's license, valid CA ID card issued by DMV, or valid federal government-issued ID card containing a photograph & address.
We are committed to providing our customers, big and small, with accurate weights, competitive pricing and prompt payment. To ensure our customers are paid fairly, Universal Service Recycling receives daily pricing from the American Metal Market and pays top dollar for every ounce our customers bring in.
Our Stockton facility is our primary location, processing the bulk of our scrap metal shredding. Approximately 40 recycling collection centers feed into and provide this facility with recyclables for crushing and loading for transport to mills nationwide and overseas for further processing. Our Modesto facility processes a high volume of aluminum can and plastic bottle recycling.
Reviews (18)
Smokey Martin
Jan 06, 2022
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BEWARE THEY ARE NOT HONEST.
Be aware of what you have and the estimated weight. It took an hour to unload everything from my trailer. The person who then weighed my truck and trailer said only had 280lbs. Understand 280lbs wouldn't squash the 4 tires on any trailor Once I complained about the lost weight and suggested that we bring in the police. Suddenly some but not all of the weight was found.
Be aware of what you have and the estimated weight. It took an hour to unload everything from my trailer. The person who then weighed my truck and trailer said only had 280lbs. Understand 280lbs wouldn't squash the 4 tires on any trailor Once I complained about the lost weight and suggested that we bring in the police. Suddenly some but not all of the weight was found.
Lawrence Haggins
Aug 31, 2021
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Aaron MacDonald
Jun 16, 2021
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Bobby Misterbrown
May 18, 2021
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I have been taking my recyclables, as well as scrap metal, car batteries to Universal Service Recycler now for about twelve years or so? I go there, at least maybe once a day, sometimes more. It helps alot, especially with putting gas into the car. I've come to really "appreciate" this company, and that I'm able to recycle there, pretty easy? In the earlier days, when I first started going there, it was somewhat different? Since then, they have had a few staff members who are no longer there, because they retired? And no one, does things the same exact way? So, yes I do go recycle there often,
Dave D.
May 07, 2021
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I had some aluminum window frames from a home improvement project that were too big for the garbage can and not enough for a dump haul. This was the closest business to my house that takes scrap metal. Though they seem set up mostly for contractors and other businesses, they didn't treat me any different from their other customers. I was in and out fairly quickly.
Just an FYI - there is a 3 day hold on payment if you don't have a contractor's or business license.
Just an FYI - there is a 3 day hold on payment if you don't have a contractor's or business license.
Joe H.
May 04, 2021
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Raul Ruiz Jr
Nov 25, 2020
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My first experience went smooth. Last minute necessity needing to Run from the Waterloo/Harding {currently not accepting scrap metals} recycling center at 3:³⁵pm. Advised to show by 4:¹⁰pm, gates closed at 4:¹⁵pm. I drove in told the scale attendant my first visit, he gave simple instructions to the yard the unload took 3mins.
JulieAnna M.
Aug 13, 2020
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Jessica Barry
Jul 08, 2020
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I called to check hours. There was no answer first couple times I called, didnt go to vm or anything just disconnected when no one answered. When the woman finally picked up the phone she said "are you trying to reach someone?" With a super snotty attitude. No hello, no thanks for calling, no stating the business name. I said "I'm just checking your hours because they keep changing with covid." She responded "it's on the recording! We're closed!" Absolutely rude. This is not how to run a business. Very disappointed because I've been coming here for years.
Khaled Nagshbandi
Jul 01, 2020
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Pro Dieseltech
Aug 12, 2019
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In defense of the negative reviews, I have been to Universal recycling several times. All the cashers, scale house operator speak English as well as Spanish. And it is a scrap yard! Use common sense! watch where you are driving. Don't drive over scrap metal or it is possible to get a flat tire. No different then on the road. After hundreds of visits I have never had a problem.
To the person who said they are crooks. All the scales are certified by the state just like at the gas pumps at a gas station or any other business that buys and sells by weight or volume. I would highly recommend Universal
To the person who said they are crooks. All the scales are certified by the state just like at the gas pumps at a gas station or any other business that buys and sells by weight or volume. I would highly recommend Universal
Rob Lopez
Dec 30, 2018
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I go there all the time. You just have to sort your metals, otherwise they won't pay much, but highest prices in stockton. Especially for cans. Most other places screw you.
Also, for those saying the scales are off, they are not. When i first started coming here, i weighed my stuff at home and there scales are accurate.
The people getting flats in the yard, all I can say is I have been coming here for years and never have I gotten a flat. You just have to use common sense when driving.
Also, for those saying the scales are off, they are not. When i first started coming here, i weighed my stuff at home and there scales are accurate.
The people getting flats in the yard, all I can say is I have been coming here for years and never have I gotten a flat. You just have to use common sense when driving.
David O.
Jul 03, 2018
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Best place in Sacramento area to recycle by far. Clean, organized, friendly service and best of all quick in & out. I feel like I always get more money per pound then I do at other recyclers. The only opportunity is that they are not open on the weekends. Regardless of that I still adjust my schedule so that I can go here. I highly recommend!
Frank R.
Oct 31, 2017
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Ree T.
Jul 05, 2017
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Don S.
Jun 21, 2017
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On my way home from recycling over 100 pounds of scrap aluminum extrusion at Universal Service Recycling for a mere $25 and change, I started to get a flat tire. Sure enough just by pulling 50 feet into their yard I picked up a huge chunk of metal. I had planned to return with a load of copper, brass, and stainless but I went looking for another place to do business.
I found out Ming's on Florin Road would have paid me 9 cents/pound more for the aluminum I had scrapped. So I took my next load of metal to Ming's. Ming's paid me 31 cents/pound more than Universal quoted for both
I found out Ming's on Florin Road would have paid me 9 cents/pound more for the aluminum I had scrapped. So I took my next load of metal to Ming's. Ming's paid me 31 cents/pound more than Universal quoted for both
Jeff S.
Jun 14, 2016
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I had my yearly recycling run today. Cans and plastic bottles. This place was pretty good. You arrive and there is a sign with limited instructions but someone on a forklift told me to use some large rolling baskets and sort my stuff into seperate bins. I had a long-bed pickup truck full. 45 minutes later I traded it for $134 dollars. They pay $1.90 a lb. now for aluminum. The staff is friendly although not enthusiastic. I salute these hardworking people in apocolyptic, nasty, filthy conditions. I mean, really, my hat is off. It's not a very pretty job but someones gotta do it.
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Craig K.
Mar 29, 2016
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