Unacceptable Materials

Unacceptable Materials

Unfortunately, there is some scrap we don’t accept because it cannot be recycled safely.  According to state and federal environmental regulations, unacceptable items include:

Compressed Gases

• Freon (CFC’s)
• Aerosol Cans
• Acetylene
• Fire Extinguishers
• Air Compressors

Radioactive Materials

Non-Metallics

• Tires
• Wood
• Rubber
• Dirt
• Glass
• Asbestos
• Solid Waste
• Fiberglass
• Asphalt

Explosives

• Weapons
• Ammunition

Flammable Materials

• Gasses & Fuels

PCB’s

• Capacitors
• Ballasts
• Circuit Breakers
• Televisions
• Computer Monitors
• Microwaves
• Items that ever housed PCBs, including capacitors and older appliances

Other Hazardous Materials

• Oil Filters
• Air Bags
• Compressors
• Sealed Drums
• Paint cans or containers
• Fluorescent or mercury vapor lights
• Items containing oils, antifreeze, or petroleum products

Our main source of recycling in Salem OR, Woodburn, Corvallis, Eugene and surrounding areas consists of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Let Cherry City Metals take your unwanted scraps and extra materials to repurpose for future use.