Prohibited Materials - Aaron Metals

Prohibited Materials Scrap Metal Aaron Metals Does Not Accept For environmental protection and safety concerns, Aaron Metals cannot accept certain types of scrap metal. Please call us at (510) 569-6767 if you have any questions about items on this list; we may be able to assist in identifying a metals recycler who can help you. 

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Asbestos or materials containing asbestos, e.g. pipe insulation or surfacing materials (metal contaminated with a hazardous waste (Schnitzer Steel Standard – 22 CCR 66260.10) Batteries or battery scrap Free-flowing oils, fuels, antifreeze, hydraulic fluid and grease Items that contain PCBs, including transformers, capacitors, fluorescent ballasts Non-metallic materials (rubber, garbage, wood, concrete, glass, plastic, cardboard, paper, rags, dirt, rocks, yard debris) Radioactive materials of any kind Sealed electric motors or compressors – or those that have contained CFCs or HCFCs (Schnitzer – 40 CFR82) Materials containing mercury Pressurized or closed containers; tanks and cylinders Flammable, Explosive or Combustible materials Scrap or containers bearing hazardous materials labels or detergents and solvents Refrigerants (including CFCs and HCFCs) found in air conditioners or refrigeration devices Ammunition shells containing live rounds Electronic Waste (circuit boards, monitors, personnel computers) Water reactive metals including sodium, potassium and lithium (Schnitzer – 22 CCR 66260.10) Beer Kegs Glass and Light Bulbs Barbeques with Igniter Switches Igniter Mechanisms All Appliances Signed and Accepted Please Print, Sign and Date