Capitol Heights, Maryland

Joseph Smith
& Sons, Inc.

Your local Capitol Heights scrap yard — buying copper, aluminum, steel, junk vehicles, and more. Walk-ins welcome, same-day payment.

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Hours of Operation
Mon7:00am–3:30pm
Tue7:00am–3:30pm
Wed7:00am–3:30pm
Thu7:00am–3:30pm
Fri7:00am–3:30pm
Sat7:00am–11:30am
SunClosed
Address 2001 Kenilworth Avenue
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Phone 301-773-1266
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New to scrapping? Here's the simple version.
If it's metal and you don't want it, there's a good chance we'll buy it. Bring it in, we'll weigh it, tell you exactly what it's worth, and pay you on the spot no experience needed.
Copper
Wire, pipe, tubing, sheet copper — reddish-orange color

One of the most valuable metals we buy. Usually reddish-orange in color. Found in almost every home and building. A magnet will not stick to copper.

Common examples
Copper wire Plumbing pipe Water tubing AC coils Extension cords Sheet copper
Aluminum
Cans, siding, rims, extrusion — lightweight, silver-gray

Lightweight, silver-gray metal. Doesn't rust. A magnet won't stick to it — that's how you know it's aluminum. Very common around the house.

Common examples
Soda cans Car rims/wheels Window frames Gutters & siding Lawn chairs Ladders
Brass & Bronze
Fittings, valves, fixtures — yellowish/golden color, heavy

Yellowish or golden-colored metal. Heavy for its size. Often found in plumbing fittings and fixtures. Very common in older homes.

Common examples
Faucets & valves Door knobs Plumbing fittings Shell casings Pipe fittings
Steel & Iron
Appliances, beams, sheet metal — magnet sticks to it

The most common scrap metal. A magnet will stick to it. Comes in all shapes and sizes — from appliances to structural steel.

Common examples
Old appliances Car bodies I-beams / rebar Metal shelving Cast iron pipes Filing cabinets
Junk Vehicles
Cars, trucks, trailers — all makes & models

We buy entire junk cars, trucks, and trailers. We weigh the whole vehicle and pay you on the spot — the heavier, the better.

Common examples
Cars (any condition) Pickup trucks Vans & SUVs Trailers
Batteries
Auto, marine, industrial — lead-acid types accepted

Car and industrial batteries contain lead, which is valuable. Never throw batteries in the trash — bring them here and get paid instead. Note: we cannot accept lithium-ion batteries.

Common examples
Car batteries Truck batteries Marine batteries Industrial batteries
Electronics & E-Scrap
Circuit boards, old computers, power supplies

Old electronics contain copper, aluminum, and precious metals in the circuit boards. Don't throw them out — bring them in and get paid.

Common examples
Circuit boards Old computers Servers Copper wire Laptops
Not sure if we buy it?
Just bring it in — our team will take a look and tell you exactly what it's worth. You can also call us at 540-667-8440 and describe what you have. There's no such thing as a dumb question here.
What we DON'T accept
Hazardous waste Asbestos materials PCB transformers Radioactive materials Sealed containers Refrigerants / CFCs Lithium-ion batteries
Contact Information
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Address
2001 Kenilworth Avenue
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Friendly. Fast. Fair.
Walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed
Scrap Metal Purchase
We buy all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from walk-ins, individuals, contractors, and commercial accounts. Get paid same day.
Roll-Off / Container Service
Container rentals for construction sites, demolition projects, and large cleanouts. We drop it, you fill it, we pick it up.
Hauling Services
Can't bring it to us? We come to you. Material pickups available for large quantities and commercial customers.
Metal Identification
Not sure what you have? Our team will test and identify any scrap metal on the spot — completely free of charge.
Commercial Accounts
Ongoing partnerships for contractors, auto shops, HVAC companies, and demolition crews. Volume pricing and priority service.
What Our Customers Say
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"Best scrap yard in the area. Always fair prices and the staff is great. Been coming here for 10 years and I won't go anywhere else."
Mike T.
Winchester, VA
"Brought in a truckload of old copper pipe and appliances. Got paid same day, no hassle. They weighed everything right in front of me."
Dave R.
Stephens City, VA
"Great experience as a first-timer. They explained everything, identified my metals, and gave me a good price. Will definitely be back."
Sarah M.
Front Royal, VA
30+
Years in Business
500+
Commercial Accounts
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Customer Rating
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