Scrap Metal Recycling
in Coralville, IA.

Petersen Iron & Metal accepts listed steel, iron, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, wire, radiators and other metals. Review our Acceptable Materials page for the full list and exclusions, or call 319-351-1331 about a specific item.

No appointment is needed for accepted materials at Petersen Iron & Metal. Visit during our posted weekday hours. For unusual items or a large load, call ahead so we can discuss the details.

Petersen Iron & Metal is located at 420 1st Street, Coralville, IA 52241. Our yard serves customers from Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin and surrounding communities.

Petersen Iron & Metal is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed on weekends. Call 319-351-1331 to confirm holiday hours before making a trip.

Call Petersen Iron & Metal at 319-351-1331 and describe the type and amount of metal you have. Pricing can change, so contact our team for current information rather than relying on an older online price.

Petersen Iron & Metal works with individual consumers and large commercial clients. Our services include accepted scrap metal recycling and container service for projects with a sizable amount of metal.

From our Coralville location, Petersen Iron & Metal serves Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin and other surrounding communities in the greater Iowa City and Johnson County area. Contact us to discuss container service at your project location.

Petersen Iron & Metal offers semi trailers, lugger containers and roll-off containers for sizable scrap metal projects. Call 319-351-1331 to discuss your material, location and container needs.

Petersen Iron & Metal does not purchase or recycle whole automobiles or appliances. Some listed metal components are accepted separately; check the Acceptable Materials page before bringing items to the yard.

Cans are on the list of products Petersen Iron & Metal does not purchase or recycle. Other listed aluminum materials, including siding, gutters, sheet and wheels, are accepted.

In addition to cans, appliances and whole automobiles, Petersen Iron & Metal does not accept gas tanks, ballasts, glass, televisions, computer monitors, tires, wood or products containing PCBs.

Keeping different recognizable metal types separate can make it easier to discuss your load. Call Petersen Iron & Metal for guidance specific to your material, especially if parts are attached or the load includes mixed products.

Petersen Iron & Metal has partnered with the City of Coralville’s Holiday Light Recycling Program. Call 319-351-1331 to confirm the current seasonal program and participating drop-off locations.

Petersen Iron & Metal has served the greater Iowa City area for over 40 years. Owner Mark Petersen began with one truck and a maul, growing the company into a full-scale scrap iron and metal recycling business.

Call 319-351-1331 during business hours or use the contact form on our Contact page. Tell Petersen Iron & Metal what material you have and whether you need yard recycling or a container for your project.