Alter Metal Recycling - Burlington

Alter Metal Recycling - Burlington A worldwide leader in scrap metal recycling for over 125 years.

09/01/2026

These railcars will transport recycled metal from Alter Trading back to the very facility where the steel was produced.

For Alter, this is more than a fleet of new railcars. It represents the role recycled metal can play in creating the next generation of steel—with the material we recover today helping become the steel products of tomorrow.

From recycling facilities, to rail, to the steel mill and back again, this is what a circular economy looks like in practice.

We’re proud to be the customer putting these railcars to work—and even prouder of the role they will play in advancing a more sustainable steel supply chain.

Metal recycling keeps useful materials in circulation and out of landfills. Every load makes a difference, whether it’s ...
08/28/2026

Metal recycling keeps useful materials in circulation and out of landfills. Every load makes a difference, whether it’s just a few pieces or a full truckload.

If you aren’t sure what items we can accept, feel free to reach out to our team, or use this handy resource:https://www.altertrading.com/ #/buying-metal

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08/24/2026

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Metal recycling is part of a larger cycle that helps reduce waste and supports manufacturing nationwide. It’s a good hab...
08/19/2026

Metal recycling is part of a larger cycle that helps reduce waste and supports manufacturing nationwide. It’s a good habit, and a smart way to earn something back for things you no longer need.

If the garage, basement, or shed needs a reset before school starts, now’s a good time to scrap what you’re no longer us...
08/14/2026

If the garage, basement, or shed needs a reset before school starts, now’s a good time to scrap what you’re no longer using. Old bikes, shelving, broken tools, metal furniture—if it’s metal, we’ll take a look!

Start the school year with a little more space (and a little extra cash in your pocket).

This is because non-ferrous metals do not contain iron. Rust is a specific type of corrosion that only happens when iron...
08/10/2026

This is because non-ferrous metals do not contain iron. Rust is a specific type of corrosion that only happens when iron reacts with oxygen and water.

It's go time this Saturday! The No. 96 Alter Trading Corporation Chevy Camaro is ready to bring the heat at the Hy-Vee 2...
08/07/2026

It's go time this Saturday! The No. 96 Alter Trading Corporation Chevy Camaro is ready to bring the heat at the Hy-Vee 250!

Watch Anthony Alfredo and Viking Motorsports take on Iowa Speedway as they go wheel-to-wheel in one of the season's most exciting races.

• Event: Hy-Vee 250 at Iowa Speedway
• Date: Saturday, August 8
• Time: 4:00 PM CT
• TV Channel: The CW

Tune in, cheer on the No. 96, and watch recycled metal power performance on the track!

Not sure what kind of metal you’ve got? Start with a magnet.If it sticks, it’s ferrous (like steel or iron); if it doesn...
08/05/2026

Not sure what kind of metal you’ve got? Start with a magnet.

If it sticks, it’s ferrous (like steel or iron); if it doesn’t, it’s non-ferrous - an easy way to check and separate your metals before you bring them in!

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07/31/2026

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Address

2101 NW Burlington Avenue
West Burlington, IA
52601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(319) 752-3643

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