What Scrap Items Does Kadingers Buy From Customers?
Kadingers buys scrap metal daily at its yard outside Downing, Wisconsin, and its site specifically names scrap cars, appliances, catalytic converters, and aluminum cans as items it pays cash for. If you have ferrous or non-ferrous metal scrap beyond those examples, the general "scrap metal" category likely applies, but the site does not publish a full item-by-item list, so a phone call before you haul anything in is the safe move.
Items Kadingers Explicitly Says It Buys
The homepage lists these categories under its "We Pay CASH" heading:
- Scrap cars
- Appliances
- Catalytic converters
- Aluminum cans
- Scrap metal generally — the site's core business is described as metal recycling services
Payment is in cash, per the site's own wording ("We Pay CASH For Your Scrap Metal").
What "Scrap Metal" Typically Covers
The site does not break down its accepted metals by type, but the general scrap-metal category at a recycling yard usually splits into two families:
| Category | Common examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrous (iron/steel) | Car bodies, appliances, sheet steel, rebar | Usually lower value per pound |
| Non-ferrous | Aluminum, copper, brass, catalytic converters | Higher value; converters and cans are named by Kadingers |
Because Kadingers names catalytic converters and aluminum cans specifically, it clearly handles at least some non-ferrous material. It does not state whether it accepts copper, brass, stainless, or e-scrap, so treat those as unconfirmed.
How to Check Current Pricing
Kadingers does not post prices on its website. The site directs customers to find current pricing on its Facebook page (Kadinger's Inc.). Prices for scrap move constantly, so check there or call before you load up — do not assume a rate from any other source.
Before You Bring Your Scrap In
- Call to confirm your specific item. The published list is short; if you have something not named (copper wire, stainless, batteries, e-scrap), ask first: 715-643-4211.
- Check hours. Scrap hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Arriving outside that window means no transaction.
- Confirm the location. The yard is at N9919 130th St, Downing, WI 54734, just outside Downing.
- Ask about volume options. The site mentions three ways to do business: bring scrap directly to the site, rent a roll-off dumpster, or set up an industrial account. If you have a large or recurring load, the dumpster or account route may fit better than a single drop-off.
Common Stumbling Points
- No published price list on the website. Plan to check Facebook or call; you cannot calculate your payout from the site alone.
- Catalytic converters are named, but rules vary. Some yards require proof of ownership or limit quantities for converters. Kadingers does not state its policy online, so ask when you call.
- "Scrap metal" is broad but not unlimited. The site's list is illustrative, not exhaustive — and not a guarantee. A quick call resolves whether your item is accepted and what it pays.