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Monday 7:30am - 3:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm Saturday 8am - 12pm

Alter Metal Recycling - Janesville

Name: Alter Metal Recycling - Janesville
Address: 1753 Beloit Avenue, Janesville, WI, 53546, US
Telephone: +16087562555
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A worldwide leader in scrap metal recycling for over 125 years.

11/05/2026

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11/02/2026

One of the most useful things to know before a trip to the yard is the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Ferrous metals contain iron. Steel and cast iron are the most common examples. They’re magnetic, which makes them easy to identify with a basic magnet.

Non-ferrous metals contain no iron. Copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and lead all fall into this category. They’re generally not magnetic.

Knowing which category your material falls into helps you understand what you have before you get to the yard. A magnet is the simplest tool for sorting the two.

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10/30/2026

Not sure what metal you're looking at? Start here.

A magnet is the quickest tool you have — steel and iron are magnetic, copper, aluminum, and brass are not.

From there, color and weight tell you most of what you need to know. Copper has a distinct reddish-orange color and is heavier than it looks. Aluminum is silver-gray and light for its size. Brass has a yellow-gold tone and is denser than aluminum but lighter than copper. Stainless steel looks similar to aluminum but is significantly heavier.

10/27/2026

Alter Metal Recycling was invited by Pellitteri Waste Systems to represent the metals recycling industry at Sustain Dane’s Recycle Better Reunion on October 14.

Amanda Hauser, Account Executive at Alter Metal Recycling, served as a representative of the metal recycling industry, sharing Alter’s perspective on the important role metal recycling plays in sustainability and resource recovery. She joined Todd Bollenbach of Pellitteri Waste Systems and Garrett Modesitt of Sibelco for the event.

Thank you to Pellitteri Waste Systems and Sustain Dane for the opportunity to participate and help highlight the important role recycling plays in building a more sustainable future!

10/27/2026

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10/23/2026

What if the metal you donate could help fund research for a cure?

From now through December 31st, Alter Trading is proud to launch Metal for a Cure, a 4th quarter fundraiser supporting the Cure NF2 Foundation and its work to advance research toward a cure for NF2-related schwannomatosis, a rare genetic disease.

NF2 causes tumors to grow on nerves, often affecting the brain, spine, and other parts of the nervous system. Over time, it can cause serious and permanent damage, including loss of hearing, vision, and mobility. For parents and loved ones, watching this disease slowly take away a child's ability to see, hear, move, and experience everyday life can be devastating.

• Have metal to donate? Bring qualifying materials to your local Alter facility and donate the value toward the campaign.

• Prefer to make a cash donation? Visit our campaign page to donate directly to the Cure NF2 Foundation.

Thank you for your thoughtful contribution. Today you might be the HERO in a little girl's life!

Let's turn the value of metal into support for research and hope for a cure. Link: https://donorbox.org/metal-for-a-cure-nf2

10/22/2026

Alter Metal Recycling - Janesville is proud to serve as a donation drop-off location for Project Aluminum, benefiting Wisconsin Vest-a-Dog.

We invite our customers, employees, and community members to help support this great cause by donating their aluminum cans. Instead of throwing them away, simply bring your cans to our Janesville location and designate them for Project Aluminum.

Proceeds from these donations help support Wisconsin Vest-a-Dog, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing protective body armor and other safety equipment for law enforcement K9s throughout Wisconsin. These hardworking dogs play a vital role in keeping our communities safe, and every can donated helps make a difference.

No donation is too small. Whether you have a single bag of cans or a larger collection, your contribution helps support these four-legged heroes while promoting recycling and environmental responsibility.

Drop-Off Location: Alter Metal Recycling - Janesville

Thank you for joining us in turning recyclables into meaningful support for Wisconsin's K9 officers. Together, we can make a positive impact in our community, one can at a time.

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10/21/2026

If you've got old farm equipment that's done for the season, here's what Alter takes:

- Tractors and farm machinery
- Equipment frames, axles, and drive shafts
- Cast iron engine blocks
- Steel grain bins and structural components
- General iron, steel hardware, and implements

Steel tanks and vessels need to be drained before drop-off. Large loads, call ahead.

10/16/2026

Fall is a good time to go through the garage, shed, and yard before the cold sets in. If you've got old appliances, auto parts, or leftover materials from a project sitting around, bring it to us at the yard, and make some $$$.

Some restrictions may apply on appliances and copper in some locations. Not sure if something qualifies? Give us a call or check altertrading.com.

Address

1753 Beloit Avenue
Janesville, WI
53546

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16087562555

Website

https://www.altertrading.com/#/locations/18

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