General Public

Beacon accepts all grades of Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Stainless, and High Temp Alloys. We will purchase all of your old cars, appliances, lead-acid batteries, and anything else that you may have. Our Team makes everything as effortless as possible by having forklifts, loaders for cars, and cranes available to help you unload. We want to make your Beacon experience rewarding and effortless.

At Beacon, we have designed our yard to be as efficient as possible. Our team also strives to make our scrap retail process as transparent as possible for our customers. While at Beacon our customers will be provided all the information involving their transaction.

Retail Locations

Muskegon, Michigan • M-F • 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM Traverse City, Michigan • M-F • 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Wyoming, Michigan • M-F • 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Accepted Walk In Non-Ferrous Items

Copper and Insulated Copper
Aluminum
Brass
Stainless Steel
Lead
Zinc
Electric Motors

Accepted Walk In Ferrous Items

Sheet Iron
Auto Bodies
Appliances
Plate and Structural
Heavy Melt
Cast Iron
Auto Cast

Non-Accepted Walk In Items

Plastics
E-Scrap
Cardboard
Paper
TVs
Glass

The Beacon Team makes sure our customers have the best experience possible. We achieve this goal by not allowing our customers sit and wait. Our team also will help unload our customers material when needed. We cater to our retail customers by maintaining the cleanest recycling facility in the area. Beacon's retail business is a valuable part of who we are and what we can do for our community by taking in the recyclable material that cleans up the streets. By offering the most competitive pricing we give our customers every reason to return.

Need a Roll-Off container?

Temporary Roll Off Guidelines

Timetable

Beacon requires 48 hours advanced notice to spot, exchange or pick up any container. We often can deliver or swap container within 24 hours if our schedule allows it. Customer may use container for 1-2 weeks unless container is in consistent use.

Container Placement

Please allow sufficient space for container to be dropped. Containers range from 20-40ft, not including the length of the truck cab. Make sure the area is cleared of low hanging obstructions such as power lines or tree limbs. In addition, the truck must have a solid surface to place the container on. For example, full container will easily sink into a muddy surface.

Restricted Materials

Beacon roll off containers are for scrap metals only. The following items are prohibited:

Trash/Garbage, Wood, Dirt, Hazardous Waste, Paper, Plastics, Concrete, Glass, Insulation, Monitors, Tires and Cardboar

Loading Requirements

Metal materials loaded into our box should not exceed the height of the inside side of the box. If the box is “over filled,” our drivers are instructed not to pick up at the cost of the customer. Transporting an overfilled box is both illegal and potentially dangerous. Please help keep care of our containers. If the container is damaged while in the customer’s possession, the customer is responsible for any repairs.

Pricing and Transportation Fees

Since scrap metal markets frequently change, our pricing structure changes as well. To get an estimate of what your scrap is valued, please reach out to our commercial team (see commercial page). Transportation costs will also change pending on the distance and time spent by our drivers. The Beacon Team will transparently inform you of any costs once we have all the information.