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automotive

Twenty-seven million cars reach end-of-life conditions yearly. Acme recycles automotive metals and returns them to the U.S. metal

supply chain.

aerospace

We recycle a wide range of aerospace metals in numerous alloys and sizes. Our custom recycling programs are the back bone of many defense and aerospace manufacturer's initiatives.

demolition

Steel and other metals make up a large portion of demolition material. Many of these metals can be recycled indefinitely.

medical

Precious and non-precious metals are the metals of choice for medical manufacturers. Recycling these metals ensures a continuous supply for current and future medical hardware demand.

manufacturing

Metal recycling services can be custom tailored to your manufacturing process. Understanding our customers' needs is the first stage of efficient recycling.

construction

Scrap building material is an excellent source of metal ready for other uses through recycling.

electronics

Everyday Electronics are a rich source of precious metals, including gold, silver, and copper. Recycling uses less energy than mining new sources.

About Us

Our History

Acme Metals & Recycling is continuing the legacy of the family owned company that still adheres to the strong work ethic of its resourceful founder, Charles Cohen. Charles began the business with a horse and wagon, collecting old clothes, rags, pots, pans, paper, and anything else that could be resold and reused.

In 1938, following a printers’ strike, he was joined by his son Myer, a journeyman printer at the local newspaper. Later, they opened up a yard in downtown Springfield named Acme Junk Company.

By 1958, the business had outgrown its very small yard and the company moved to its current location. Myer Cohen’s son-in-law, George Sachs, came on board in 1966. George’s background as an engineer allowed the company to become the second scrap processor in Massachusetts to purchase and install a state-of-the-art 300-ton hydraulic guillotine shear.

By 1972, the new buzzword for the scrap industry and the rest of the nation was “recycling.” Realizing that this concept was going to fuel the industry, George and Myer changed the name of the company to Acme Metals & Recycling, Inc.

Currently, under new ownership, the company will continue to adhere to the legacy and values set in place by the Sachs family. Our mission is to provide comprehensive recycling services for businesses of all sizes with top-notch customer service.

INDUSTRIAL, RETAIL, AND BROKERAGE
SCRAP METAL RECYCLING

For over 80 years, Acme Metals & Recycling has been a leader in state-of-the-art recycling services. Our personalized and professional approach makes a difference when you are looking for the right business to handle your recycling needs.

Acme Metals & Recycling is a full-service company that provides consultations, on-site evaluations, plant dismantling, demolition services, and more to all of Southern New England and Eastern New York. By utilizing a network of affiliates, we can expand our service area to include virtually all of the Eastern part of the United States. We receive all materials at our Springfield, Massachusetts facility, or we can provide containers, cranes, trucks, and trailers to collect and transport your materials to our recycling plant. Acme Metals & Recycling also handles paper and plastic recycling.

We provide steel mills, paper mills, foundries, and overseas markets with valuable materials recycled from our facilities. Our commitment to world-class service makes our services the first choice for many leading industries.

Lindsay Vrabely, CT