Scrap Yard Near Cape May Court House: Dennisville, NJ
The scrap yard closest to Cape May Court House that we can speak for is Best Price Recycling at 1089 Route 47 in Dennisville, across from Wawa. We buy copper, aluminum, brass, steel, insulated wire, radiators, batteries, appliances and vehicles. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and you don’t need an appointment.
This guide is for homeowners, tradespeople and anyone with a junk car in the Cape May Court House area who wants to know where to go, what to bring and how to get the most for it.
Where is the nearest scrap yard to Cape May Court House?
Best Price Recycling is a scrap metal recycling center in Dennisville, in Cape May County. It’s a short drive from Cape May Court House, and you can find it on Route 47 right across from Wawa, which makes it easy to spot. If you want turn-by-turn help, the contact and directions page has our address and map details, or you can call 609-427-3800.
We’re a recycler, not an auto salvage yard. That means we buy scrap metal and vehicles, but we don’t sell auto parts or scrap to the public.
What can you sell at a scrap yard?
Most metal you’d find in a garage, shed, job site or old car can be sold. The big categories we buy are:
- Scrap copper: bare bright, #1 and #2 tubing, sheet, coated copper, electric motors and ballasts
- Scrap aluminum: cans, extrusion, wheels, sheet and cast, and irony aluminum
- Scrap brass: yellow brass, red brass and shell casings
- Insulated wire: THHN, Romex, BX, data cable, car harnesses and Christmas lights
- Steel and iron: prepared and unprepared steel, light iron and clean stainless
- Radiators and AC coils, car batteries and lead, sealed HVAC units, computers, transmissions, catalytic converters and more
The full list, including what we can’t accept, is on our what we buy page.
Do I need an appointment to sell scrap?
No. There’s nothing to schedule and no prior arrangement to make. Pull in during business hours, and our experienced staff will sort and grade your material, weigh it and pay you promptly. Because the price depends on how the material grades, having it sorted before you arrive makes the visit quicker and usually helps your payout.
What do I need to bring?
A few things are required every time, so it’s worth checking before you load up:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Valid photo ID | A state-issued photo ID. It is scanned when you sell. |
| Age | Sellers must be at least 17. |
| A vehicle | Material must arrive in a vehicle with a valid license plate. We can’t take walk-ins without a vehicle. |
| Signed authorization | You sign that you are authorized to sell the material. |
If you have questions about ID or paperwork, our frequently asked questions page covers the basics, and you’re always welcome to call.
How do I get the most money for my scrap?
Scrap is graded by type and cleanliness, and cleaner material pays more. A few habits make a real difference:
- Separate metals. Use a magnet. Steel and iron stick to it; copper, aluminum, brass and most stainless do not. Keep each type in its own bucket or pile.
- Keep copper clean. Shiny, bare copper wire and tubing without solder, paint or fittings grades higher than dirty or coated pieces.
- Remove what doesn’t belong. Take off plastic, rubber, steel screws and other attachments where it’s practical. Brass fittings still on steel pipe, for example, grade lower than loose brass.
- Don’t burn wire. Burning insulation off wire is illegal and releases harmful fumes. Bring insulated wire as is. Our insulated wire page explains when stripping is worth the effort and when it isn’t.
- Check prices first. Metal prices move with the markets. Our today’s scrap prices page shows the current list so you know which grades pay more.
What about appliances?
We buy dishwashers, dryers and washing machines, as well as water heaters, furnaces and radiators at the light iron price. Refrigerators and any appliance that still contains refrigerant (Freon) can’t be accepted until a licensed HVAC professional has removed it. We don’t pick up appliances or scrap metal, so you’ll need to bring them in yourself.
Can I sell a junk car near Cape May Court House?
Yes. We buy cars, trucks, vans and SUVs of any year, make and model, running or not. We also buy buses, RVs, trailers, heavy vehicles and equipment. Towing is free anywhere in Cape May County, which includes Cape May Court House, and cash is paid at pickup. If you don’t have a title, other paperwork may be acceptable depending on the vehicle’s age, so call us to talk it through.
You can get an offer by phone or by filling out the form on our sell a junk car page.
Tips for contractors and tradespeople
Plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, roofers and landscapers often come out of a job with a truck bed full of mixed metal. Sorting at the end of the day into copper, brass, aluminum, wire and steel saves time at the scale and keeps higher-value material from being lumped in with lower grades. Copper pipe cut-offs, old AC coils and spools of leftover wire are all worth keeping separate.
Bring your scrap to Dennisville
Best Price Recycling is at 1089 Route 47, Dennisville, NJ 08214, across from Wawa. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday. Just bring your material, your photo ID and a vehicle with a valid license plate. No appointment is needed. Questions before you come? Call us at 609-427-3800.