Tacoma's original family-owned scrap metal yard — buying and recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals from our Portland Ave. location since 1976.
Pearson Metal Salvage is a Tacoma institution. Founded in 1976 by Verne and Donna Pearson with a single truck on the Tacoma Tide Flats, we've grown into one of Pierce County's most respected scrap metal recycling operations. Our yard at 10403 Portland Ave. is where Tacoma comes to sell scrap — from the industrial operations along the Port of Tacoma to the residential neighborhoods of University Place, Lakewood, and South Tacoma.
We know Tacoma because we are Tacoma. Now in our second generation of family ownership under Michael and Deann Pearson, we handle thousands of tons of ferrous and non-ferrous metals every year. Our full-service commercial operation includes lugger bins, roll-off containers, loading assistance, light demolition, and scheduled pickups for businesses, construction sites, and municipal contracts throughout Pierce County. For individuals, just drive in — no appointment needed.
When you sell your scrap metal to Pearson Metal Salvage, you're supporting a true Tacoma family business. We pay competitive daily market rates, process your load quickly, and treat every customer with the honesty and respect that has kept us in business for nearly 50 years. Call (253) 535-4809 or visit us at 10403 Portland Ave. — Tacoma's trusted scrap metal buyer since 1976.
Pearson Metal Salvage is a full-service scrap metal recycling facility located at 10403 Portland Ave. in Tacoma, Washington. We serve the entire South Puget Sound region, including Pierce County and King County, providing both residential and commercial metal recycling services.
For businesses, construction companies, and industrial operations, we offer a complete range of commercial metal recycling services designed to keep your job site clean and your scrap moving efficiently.
Whether you're cleaning out a garage, renovating a home, or just have a truckload of scrap, we welcome direct deliveries to our yard and pay cash for your ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
At Pearson Metal Salvage, every piece of scrap metal is processed responsibly. Our facility uses torching, hydraulic shearing, and baling to prepare materials for resale to domestic and international mills and foundries. We operate in full compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and take pride in being Tacoma's most environmentally responsible scrap yard.
Metal recycling is one of the most impactful things you can do for the environment. Recycling scrap metal conserves natural resources, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and keeps reusable materials out of landfills. When you sell your scrap to Pearson Metal Salvage, you're not just getting paid — you're contributing to a more sustainable future for the Puget Sound and beyond.
Call us for a current quote or bring your scrap to our Tacoma yard.
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