Morris Iron & Steel-Berks

MetalsRecycling

Philadelphia, PA

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Facility details

Address
271 W Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone
(215) 427-2231
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Website
morrisironandsteel.com
Facility type
Metals, Recycling
County
Philadelphia County
EPA Region
3
Data sources
Overture Maps 2026-05-20, EPA
Last verified
2026-10-15
Also listed as
Morris Iron & Steel Company Inc

About this facility

A metals recycling facility, often called a scrap yard, buys and processes ferrous metal (steel, iron) and non-ferrous metal (aluminum, copper, brass, stainless) from contractors, haulers, manufacturers and the public. Material is weighed on a certified scale, graded, then sheared, baled or shredded for sale to steel mills and smelters. Prices change with commodity markets and are usually posted per pound or per ton by grade. Most yards require photo ID for payment and will not take sealed containers, pressurized cylinders or items with fluids. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead to check current prices, what must be separated and whether vehicles, appliances or wire are accepted.

Typically accepted at a Metals Recycling Facility

  • Steel and iron scrap
  • Aluminum cans, siding and extrusions
  • Copper pipe and wire
  • Brass fixtures
  • Stainless steel
  • Appliances and vehicles (at many yards)
  • Catalytic converters and batteries (documentation required)

Typically accepted at Recycling Center facilities

  • Cardboard and mixed paper
  • Plastic bottles and containers
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Scrap metal
  • Electronics (at some sites)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

Nearby facilities

Nearest landfill: Pennsauken SLF, Pennsauken — 5.6 mi

Waste haulers nearby

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Area served

Serves Philadelphia, Camden, NJ, Pennsauken, NJ, Merchantville, NJ, Bala Cynwyd, Palmyra, NJ, Oaklyn, NJ, Cheltenham, Merion Station, Collingswood, NJ, Gloucester City, NJ, Elkins Park.

County context

One of 58 recycling centers in Philadelphia County, PA.

102 waste haulers in Philadelphia County, PA.

ZIP 19122 at a glance

Population
25,439 (7,595 per sq mi)
Median age
28
Households
Median income $63,676 · 32% earn six figures
Housing
32% owner-occupied · median home value $351,010 · median rent $1,471
Workforce
62% labor-force participation · 9.5% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Pennsylvania solid-waste agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)