Reliable Recycling Center-Frederick, Maryland

We’ve been recycling scrap metal for nearly 100 years.

Reliable Recycling Center, family run since 1918, is proud of its history and commitment to our community, to our customers, to our employees and to our environment.We pay cash $$ for a wide variety of scrap metals as well as clean cardboard( Values are subject to market fluctuations and could be $0.00. Call ahead for confirmation )It’s easy doing business at Reliable Recycling Center. Reliable is known for providing fast, courteous and honest service when you call or visit our facility.

Company History

Recycling for nearly 100 years!Reliable was founded (as Reliable Junk Company) in 1918 by Maurice Sclar.

Around 1910, Maurice emigrated from Eastern Europe to work for his uncle in Gettysburg, PA. He would travel south into Frederick County on his horse drawn wagon, visiting farms and businesses to purchase scrap metals and other materials. Over time, he grew quite fond of the area. In 1918, several Frederick citizens convinced Maurice to relocate to Frederick and establish his own company. Reliable operated at several locations in downtown Frederick, until the purchase of the East Street property in 1948. After 63 years of growth and success on the corner of E. 5th and East streets, Reliable relocated in October, 2011 to 8005 Reichs Ford Road in Frederick.Maurice Sclar had established himself as a trusted and highly respected citizen and businessman. That legacy was continued by three of his six children, Abraham, Rebecca (Kandel) and Reuben Sclar. Abraham was president of Reliable from 1959 until his retirement due to illness in 1995. Abes' son, Brian Sclar, then became the 3rd generation president and ultimately the sole owner of the company. Brian is now joined by his son, Eric, as they proudly continue to lead the company toward a century of providing an efficient, environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art recycling center. The Sclar family traditions of honesty, courteous customer service, and pride in our community will always remain the cornerstone of our legacy.

Copper, Aluminum and All Non-Ferrous Metals are our Specialty

Copper typically has the highest price per pound of the metals that we recycle, and therefore, it generates the most questions, interest and attention. Reliable Recycling has nearly 100 years of leadership in educating our customers on how to maximize the value of their material. Every member of our highly qualified buying staff will be happy to explain the differences between five main copper categories and highlight the most efficient ways to achieve the best possible return for your copper scrap.

Aluminum scrap recycling has become much more technical over the past decade or so. Many of the phone calls that we receive will begin with the question “how much is aluminum?” We then must ask the question “what type do you have?” Most of our customers are not aware that we sort over 12 different categories of aluminum. As Reliable has grown, so has our capability to offer our customers the benefits that come with selling “mill direct”, as well as opportunities to export some materials.

IN CONCLUSION: When we need advice or guidance on any topic, we consult an expert for that advice. Now, with the fourth generation of the founding family to assist you, Reliable Recycling is ready, willing and able to be “your” expert source of knowledge regarding the scrap metal industry.

Roll-Off Container Service

• Do you have a large amount of scrap metal? (eg. Dump truck load)

• Does your business generate large amounts of scrap metal on a regular basis?

• Reliable offers open-top roll-off containers in a variety of sizes and delivered promptly to your site.

• For smaller truck load quantities of scrap metal, contact us about our compact (10-25 yard) roll off containers

• If you have a large quantity of scrap, call us to discuss transportation of the material. A charge may apply in some cases.

Items Not Accepted

• Plastic, glass and wood
• Sinks, commodes, porcelain/ceramic
• Fuel Tanks without 12 - one inch holes
• Tires (fee charged if mounted on vehicle)
• Unspent Air Bag Canisters
• Barrels, drums, (Some drums accepted if they are empty and have a large inspection hole)
• Aerosol cans
• Closed containers or cylinders
• Garbage, rags, paper, or other debris (we do buy cardboard)
• Steel turnings mixed with other materials
• Capacitors
• Television Sets/Computer Monitors
• Rolls of Banding
• Propane Tanks (unless valve removed)
• Radioactive Material
• Hydraulic cylinders (unless 1/4' hole drilled in top and bottom)