Family-owned since 1976, Pearson Metal Salvage pays top dollar for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. Serving the Puget Sound region from Everett to Vancouver, WA with honest pricing, fast payment, and responsible recycling.
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We pay competitive, daily market-rate prices for all ferrous and non-ferrous metals — steel, aluminum, copper, stainless, and more. Cash on the spot for residential and commercial sellers.
See accepted materials →From lugger bins and roll-off boxes to loading assistance and light demolition, we provide full-service onsite scrap removal for construction sites, businesses, and industrial operations.
Get a quote →Every load is processed through torching, hydraulic shearing, and baling in full compliance with environmental regulations. We're Tacoma's trusted sustainable scrap partner.
Our process →We buy from individuals, contractors, construction sites, businesses, machine shops, municipalities, and industrial operations across the Puget Sound — from Everett and Seattle through Tacoma, Olympia, and down to Vancouver, WA. Whether you're cleaning out a garage, managing demolition debris, or running a commercial operation generating scrap materials, we make the process fast and straightforward.
Drop off at our Tacoma yard at 10403 Portland Ave., or call (253) 535-4809 to arrange pickup for larger loads. We offer roll-off container placement for ongoing commercial accounts and can coordinate barge and rail transport for high-volume operations.
Prices are based on daily market rates and material grade — contact us for a current quote before you haul. We process payments quickly so you're not waiting around to get paid for your scrap metal.
Note: We do not buy catalytic converters
For nearly 50 years, businesses, individuals, contractors, machine shops, and municipalities across Western Washington have counted on Pearson Metal Salvage for reliable scrap metal recycling. From our Tacoma yard, we serve the entire Puget Sound corridor — Seattle, Everett, Olympia, Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Puyallup, Lakewood, and communities all the way to Vancouver, WA.
We keep our operation efficient so you get paid fast. Bring your ferrous and non-ferrous metals to our yard and we'll weigh, sort, and process your load quickly — no runaround, no delays. For commercial accounts and large-volume sellers, we offer scheduled pickups, roll-off container placement, and dedicated account management to keep your jobs moving.
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