Acme Iron and Metal

RECYCLING METAL SINCE 1956

Acme Iron and Metal is the largest scrap metal recycler in New Mexico. A family owned business, we’re known for the honest, straightforward service provided by our 100+ employees.Over the years, Acme has grown and acquired or merged with other metal recyclers in the area. Today, there are five full-service recycling locations paying top dollar for your metal scrap: Acme Iron and Metal, Albuquerque Metal Recycling, Ace Metals, ABQ Metal Recycling and Rio Rancho Recycling.The Acme family of businesses is fully licensed and is in full compliance with state and federal laws concerning ferrous and non-ferrous metal commodities. We are also very mindful of our surroundings, making sure that our operations make as little impact on the environment as possible. In fact, metal recycling is one of the top “green” industries in the country. With the investment of our new 5,000 horsepower auto shredder, we’re committed to metal recycling in New Mexico for years to come.

We provide a variety of mobile services to collect your metal scrap

• Mobile baling
• 20 yd, 30 yd and 40 yd roll-off containers
• Flatbed trailers
• Steel-sided trailers
• Car hauler service
• On-site torch work

To maintain safety and to comply with federal and state regulations we cannot accept certain materials.

• Hazardous waste including asbestos
• Refrigerants, including CFCs and HCFCs
• PCB containing materials such as capacitors or light ballasts
• Liquids of any type
• Radioactive materials
• Flammable materials
• Mercury or mercury switches from appliances
• Tires
• Paint cans
• Ni-Cad batteries
• Street signs
• Beer kegs
• Cemetery vases
• Non-metallic materials such as:
• glass, wood, concrete, dirt, plastic, garbage
• Equipment such as copiers, televisions,
• microwave ovens, fax machines