Cast iron is a heavy, thick, brittle form of ferrous metal. It is common in old radiators, soil pipe, bathtubs, cookware, engine blocks, and machine bases and housings.
Customers bring it in from home renovations, plumbing tear-outs, and demolition. It is dense and heavy for its size, so even a small pile can add up.
Plain cast iron runs cleanest when non-metal parts are off — porcelain coating on tubs and sinks, gaskets, and attached brass or copper fittings can affect a load. Take off what you reasonably can, and keep other metals separate.
Cast iron is handled at DPR Scrap Metal, the ferrous yard at 125 Hopper St, Westbury, NY. Loads are weighed and graded in front of you, and pickups and roll-off containers are available for heavy jobs.
Not sure if a piece is cast iron or how to prep it? Call (516) 280-9353 or send a photo before you load or haul it in.
Common questions
Which yard buys cast iron in Westbury, NY?
DPR Scrap Metal handles cast iron — our ferrous yard at 125 Hopper St, Westbury, NY 11590. Call (516) 280-9353.
Do I need to sort or prepare cast iron first?
You don't have to have it perfectly sorted — every load is weighed and graded in front of you. Keeping other metals separate helps. If you're not sure how a piece grades, call (516) 280-9353 or send a photo before you load.
What if I'm not sure it's cast iron?
Send a photo or call DPR Scrap Metal at (516) 280-9353 before you load it, and we'll tell you before you make the trip.