Portland, Oregon — Since 1983

Your Scrap.
Our Expertise.

From industrial manufacturing scrap to large-scale metal processing, Bob's Metals delivers competitive pricing, reliable service, and environmentally responsible recycling across the Pacific Northwest.

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What We Do

Complete Scrap Metal
Recycling Solutions

Service is one of our competitive advantages. We operate a fleet of roll-off and semi-trucks with specialized equipment to meet the demands of your hauling needs. From manufacturers to homeowners—we handle it all.

Industrial metal recycling facility

Commercial & Industrial Accounts

Manufacturers, Fabricators, Contractors, Machine Shops & Service Centers

Does your business generate ferrous or nonferrous scrap metal from a manufacturing process? Bob's Metals will partner with you to provide customized scrap metal recycling solutions that allow you to focus on running your operation efficiently and maximizing scrap revenues.

We have a large variety of specialized equipment to meet your specific recycling needs. Service is our priority and we take pride in our on-demand responsiveness and attention to our customers and suppliers.

  • 24-hour pickup turnaround
  • Customized container solutions
  • Market index pricing
  • Flexible contract terms
  • Metallurgical analysis
  • Dedicated account managers
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Scrap metal recycling

Residential Recycling

Homeowners, Tradespersons & General Public

Our North Portland facility is open to the general public. At Bob's Metals we will pay you to recycle items you might have otherwise thrown away in the landfill. We are capable of handling any job, no matter the scale.

We can pay you cash or check for ferrous metals the same day and can send check payment for non-ferrous metals after 3 days in accordance with state and local metal theft laws.

  • Same-day cash for ferrous
  • Open to the public
  • All quantities welcome
  • Competitive rates
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Dealer transactions

Dealer Services

Scrap Yards & Scrap Traders

Do you have your own scrap yard or scrap brokerage business? We will purchase most of your ferrous and nonferrous metals. Partner with us and maximize your scrap revenues by working directly with Bob's Metals for the most competitive pricing.

We welcome large-scale dealer transactions and support both short-term and long-term business opportunities with or without a contract.

  • Large-scale transactions
  • Direct-to-processor pricing
  • Flexible terms
  • Contract or spot pricing
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Container services

Container & Hauling Services

Full Fleet of Roll-Off & Semi Trucks

We offer a range of container sizes for your scrap metal collection needs, plus specialized equipment to handle even the most demanding hauling requirements. Our commercial account drivers are well-trained, courteous, and ready to assist.

  • 10-yard containers
  • 20-yard containers
  • 30-yard containers
  • 40-yard containers
  • 4x4 & 4x6 boxes
  • Lidded options available
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Metal processing

Processing & Export

Sorting, Shearing, Baling & Global Shipping

BMI processes scrap metal by sorting, cutting, torching, shearing and baling. We have a strong commitment to efficient and environmentally friendly processing to manufacture metals to specific size, density and quality preferred by steel mills and foundries for melting in the production of new finished products.

  • Material handlers w/ grapples
  • Mobile shears & balers
  • Metallurgical analyzers
  • Truck, rail & container ship
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Industrial Accounts

Your Recycled Metals Program Should Do More for Your Margins

Most scrap programs are overlooked, unchecked, and carry an "if it's not broken, don't fix it" mentality. For those looking for an advantage—not just a price quote—there's more to gain from your program.

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Better Equipment

Right-sized containers and specialized gear for your operation

Better Sort

Optimized sorting to maximize the value of your scrap stream

Better Support

Dedicated team with 24-hour responsiveness and on-demand service

Better Returns

B360 diagnostic uncovers hidden financial opportunities in your program

Bob's Metals facility
40+
Years of Service
Our Story

Two Generations of Family Leadership

Bob's Metals, Inc. was established as a Portland, Oregon-based family business in 1983. Founded by Bob and Idelle Weinstein, the company began as a one-man operation servicing the scrap metal recycling needs of local businesses.

Bob's Metals origins — 1983 Our humble beginnings — Est. 1983

Through a strong commitment to honesty, integrity and competitive pricing, Bob developed a well-known reputation within the industry. After decades of service, Bob's Metals has grown into one of the Northwest's leading metal processing facilities.

The company is currently owned and operated by the second generation of family members, building on a strong foundation and proud reputation initiated by Bob Weinstein more than 40 years ago.

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Be Responsive
Be Better
Be Together
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Our Products

Domestic & Global
Metal Commodities

Bob's Metals sells scrap metal to customers domestically and around the world via truck, rail and container ship. We are known for our cut-grade steel and aluminum, stainless, and copper commodities.

Copper

Copper

Bare bright, #1 copper, #2 copper, insulated wire

Aluminum

Aluminum

Sheet, cast, extrusion, turnings, MLC

Ferrous

Ferrous / Steel

HMS, plate & structural, cut grades, shredded

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

304, 316, turnings, solids

Brass

Brass & Bronze

Yellow brass, red brass, bronze turnings

E-Scrap

E-Scrap & Other

Circuit boards, lead, nickel, zinc, insulated wire

Corporate Responsibility

Environmental Stewardship
& Safety Leadership

Our first priority is to serve our clients with the highest level of assistance, response and protection possible—while minimizing environmental impact.

Zero-Discharge Facility

Bob's Metals has made a significant investment in environmental stewardship through the installation of a 300 gallon-per-minute electrocoagulation stormwater treatment center. We collect runoff from our entire 14-acre site and use enhanced filtration to remove total suspended solids, heavy metals, emulsified oils, bacteria and other contaminants—placing treated water back into the ground through a DEQ-approved Underground Infiltration Gallery. Our facility is one of the only scrap metal recycling operations in the United States with a fully contained zero-discharge site.

OR-OSHA Safety Compliance

Bob's Metals is committed to the prevention of workplace incidents, including injuries and ill-health, by strict adherence to guidelines and regulations established by OR-OSHA. We are committed to the continual improvement of our Quality Environmental Health & Safety Management System to minimize impact on the environment and prevent pollution while achieving our environmental targets and objectives.

Customer-First Service

Our employees are committed to attaining the highest level of customer service—treating customers with respect, listening and responding to questions, resolving issues to satisfaction, and following up to ensure we exceed expectations. We stand behind our deals and maintain an open-door policy with direct access to leadership.

Environmental Compliance

We comply with all environmental requirements of governing legal authorities, as well as industry best management practices. We are dedicated to minimizing environmental impact and protecting worker health and safety—not merely meeting standards, but exceeding and surpassing them through our logistics, customer service, and reliability.

Our Leadership

Meet the Team

Bob's Metals has thrived through two generations of family leadership because we value the great relationships we've cultivated with our extended family of employees and customers.

Mike Weinstein

Mike Weinstein

President

Oregon State University graduate with honors in Business Management. More than a decade in scrap metal recycling, including experience at a Fortune 500 recycling operation. Instrumental in growth of yard operations and expansion of domestic and export markets.

mike@bobsmetals.com
David Weinstein

David Weinstein

Chief Executive Officer

University of Oregon graduate in Accounting and Spanish. CPA recognized by the Oregon State Board of Accountancy. Began career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Instrumental in the company's financial growth and expansion since 2012.

david@bobsmetals.com
Peter Van Houten

Peter Van Houten

General Manager

Executive M.B.A. from University of Portland. 30+ year career as senior executive at Fortune 500 and 1000 companies including Mentor Graphics, Tektronix, and Intel. Past President of the Pacific NW Chapter of ISRI.

peter@bobsmetals.com

There's More to Gain From Your Scrap Program

Bob's B360 diagnostic identifies opportunities to optimize your process, uncover financial opportunities, and find productivity gains.

Better Equipment
Better Sort
Better Support
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Get in Touch

Let's Talk Scrap

Whether you're a commercial operation with regular pickups or an individual with a load of scrap, we're here to help. Contact us for competitive pricing and exceptional service.

Visit Us

9000 N. Denver Ave.
Portland, OR 97217

Call Us

Main: 503.295.3636
Fax: 503.286.3004

Email

sales@bobsmetals.com

Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday

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Facility Address

9000 N. Denver Ave., Portland, OR 97217
(Truck Access)

1815 N. Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97217
(No Truck Access)

Mailing: P.O. Box 17353, Portland, OR 97217

Hours & Contact

Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Closed Saturday & Sunday

Phone: 503.295.3636
Fax: 503.286.3004
Email: sales@bobsmetals.com

Driving Directions

  1. Take I-5 North toward Seattle
  2. Take exit 306B to Expo Center
  3. Turn left at N. Victory Blvd.
  4. Turn left onto ramp toward Lombard St. / Interstate Ave.
  5. Merge onto N. Interstate Ave.
  6. Continue ¼ mile, turn left into Bob's Metals