Alter Metal Recycling - Wausau

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Alter Metal Recycling - Wausau A worldwide leader in scrap metal recycling for over 125 years. Our yard and non-ferrous operations are safe, clean and efficient.

We specialize in the full service of industrial scrap accounts along with contractors, municipalities, dealers and the general public. Our staff is environmentally trained and conscientious to the needs of man and the environment. Alter Metal Recycling Wausau, formerly Wausau Scrap and Recycling has over 60 years of history and experience in the recycling industry. We have a well deserved reputation of serving and satisfying customer needs at all levels of our operations. We understand that the customer is the reason for our existence. Take some time to browse our site and don't hesitate to contact us to answer any of your questions. Alter Metal Recycling -Wausau is the leading recycling and service provider of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in North-Central Wisconsin. With a commitment to reliability, integrity and customer satisfaction, our goal is to build long lasting relationships by exceeding our customer's expectations.

What if the metal you donate could help fund research for a cure?From now through December 31st, Alter Trading is proud ...
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

If you've got old farm equipment that's done for the season, here's what Alter takes:- Tractors and farm machinery- Equi...
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.

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...
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.

A few ways to tell common metals apart before you get to the yard:MAGNET TEST — ferrous metals like steel and iron are m...
10/13/2026

A few ways to tell common metals apart before you get to the yard:

MAGNET TEST — ferrous metals like steel and iron are magnetic. Non-ferrous metals like copper, aluminum, and brass are not. This is the quickest way to separate the two categories.
COLOR — copper is reddish-orange and distinct. Brass is yellow-gold. Aluminum is silver-gray and lightweight. Stainless steel is silver but heavier than aluminum.
WEIGHT — aluminum is notably light for its size. Cast iron and steel are dense and heavy. Copper is heavier than it looks.
FLEXIBILITY — aluminum sheet bends easily. Steel takes more force. Copper wire is pliable but has a distinct weight to it.

When in doubt, our team can help identify what you've got at the yard.

The US recycles about 80 million tons of it every year. One of the biggest benefits of recycling steel is that it never ...
10/08/2026

The US recycles about 80 million tons of it every year.

One of the biggest benefits of recycling steel is that it never loses its quality when it's recycled. It can be melted down and reformed indefinitely, and comes out just as strong every time.

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and we wanted to recognize Alter employees from around the country for their work on ...
10/06/2026

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and we wanted to recognize Alter employees from around the country for their work on local volunteer firefighting teams!

Thank you for all of your hard work on our team and in your community!

Fall is a good time to go through the garage, shed, and yard before everything freezes over. A few things worth pulling ...
10/05/2026

Fall is a good time to go through the garage, shed, and yard before everything freezes over.

A few things worth pulling out for a trip to the yard:
- Old water heaters being replaced before winter�
- Aluminum window and door frames from renovation work�
- Lawn equipment done for the season — mowers, tillers, edgers�
- Auto parts, batteries, and vehicles not going back on the road�
- Leftover steel or aluminum from summer projects�
- Copper wire or plumbing from remodeling work�
- AC units being swapped out before storage

Not sure if something qualifies? Here's a list we've put together of what is acceptable
Some restrictions may apply to copper and appliances in some locations. Please call with any questions.

October 2nd is National Manufacturing Day.A lot of what gets manufactured in this country starts as scrap. A significant...
10/02/2026

October 2nd is National Manufacturing Day.

A lot of what gets manufactured in this country starts as scrap. A significant portion of the raw steel, aluminum, and copper going into mills and manufacturers comes from recycled metal dropped off at yards like ours.

You bring it in, we process it, it goes to a mill, and it becomes something new. Alter has been that part of the chain since 1898.

10/01/2026

50 new gondola railcars are now part of the Alter Trading fleet—strengthening our transportation network and supporting the movement of recycled metal back into steelmaking.

Built by The Greenbrier Companies using SSAB Zero™ steel, these railcars represent more than an investment in transportation capacity. They are a tangible example of the circular economy in action.

The recycled steel used to produce the SSAB Zero™ steel for these railcars came from high-quality recycled metal processed by Alter Trading. SSAB transformed that recycled metal into SSAB Zero™ steel, and Greenbrier used it to manufacture the railcars that will now help Alter move more recycled metal to steel producers.

Recycled by Alter. Transformed by SSAB. Manufactured by Greenbrier. Back in service with Alter.

That’s the circular economy in action—and a powerful example of what’s possible when recycling, steelmaking and manufacturing come together.

We’re proud to collaborate with SSAB and Greenbrier on this project and to showcase what’s possible when recycling, steelmaking, and manufacturing come together.

Address

2900 Sherman Street
Wausau, WI
54401

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3:45pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:45pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:45pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:45pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:45pm

Telephone

(715) 298-9330

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