Hot Listing
Metal Recycling and Salvage Yard
Business Description
Auto Sales and Parts
ESTABLISHED METAL RECYCLING AND SALVAGE OPERATION - DELAWARE
This well-established metal recycling and salvage yard represents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable business serving the Mid-Atlantic region for over 60 years. Located on a large fenced industrial property in Delaware, this operation has built substantial goodwill and market presence since 1960.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
The company operates as a comprehensive metal recycling and auto salvage facility with secondary auto sales and parts operations. With annual revenues of $12 million and current absentee ownership, the business demonstrates strong operational systems and experienced management capable of supporting passive ownership.
KEY ASSETS INCLUDED:
• 37,440 sq ft building on owned real estate (valued at $1.87M)
• Extensive equipment fleet: 19 large trucks including tractor trailers, roll-off trucks, roll-backs
• Heavy machinery: 8 loaders, 9 excavators with shears, magnets, and material handlers
• Infrastructure: 3 scales with scale houses, self-contained dismantling area with lift and crane hoist
• Specialized facilities: contained fluid evacuation area, air compressors, and additional equipment
• Total FF&E valued at $1 million
MARKET POSITION:
Serving Delaware, Eastern Maryland, and Eastern Shore Virginia - all experiencing significant population and economic growth. The vehicle recycling industry is positioned for substantial expansion, with the global market projected to grow from $87 billion in 2024 to $287 billion by 2033, driven by increasing sustainability focus.
OPERATIONAL STRENGTHS:
• Over 50 years of established goodwill and customer relationships
• Experienced workforce with long-term employees
• Excellent general managers capable of independent operations
• Absentee owner model proven successful
• Strong market position in growing regional economy
This turnkey operation offers immediate cash flow with significant growth potential in an expanding industry. The seller will provide 30 days of comprehensive training and support to ensure smooth transition.
Offered at $2.65 million including real estate, equipment, and inventory. Owner selling due to health considerations - priced for immediate sale.
This well-established metal recycling and salvage yard represents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable business serving the Mid-Atlantic region for over 60 years. Located on a large fenced industrial property in Delaware, this operation has built substantial goodwill and market presence since 1960.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
The company operates as a comprehensive metal recycling and auto salvage facility with secondary auto sales and parts operations. With annual revenues of $12 million and current absentee ownership, the business demonstrates strong operational systems and experienced management capable of supporting passive ownership.
KEY ASSETS INCLUDED:
• 37,440 sq ft building on owned real estate (valued at $1.87M)
• Extensive equipment fleet: 19 large trucks including tractor trailers, roll-off trucks, roll-backs
• Heavy machinery: 8 loaders, 9 excavators with shears, magnets, and material handlers
• Infrastructure: 3 scales with scale houses, self-contained dismantling area with lift and crane hoist
• Specialized facilities: contained fluid evacuation area, air compressors, and additional equipment
• Total FF&E valued at $1 million
MARKET POSITION:
Serving Delaware, Eastern Maryland, and Eastern Shore Virginia - all experiencing significant population and economic growth. The vehicle recycling industry is positioned for substantial expansion, with the global market projected to grow from $87 billion in 2024 to $287 billion by 2033, driven by increasing sustainability focus.
OPERATIONAL STRENGTHS:
• Over 50 years of established goodwill and customer relationships
• Experienced workforce with long-term employees
• Excellent general managers capable of independent operations
• Absentee owner model proven successful
• Strong market position in growing regional economy
This turnkey operation offers immediate cash flow with significant growth potential in an expanding industry. The seller will provide 30 days of comprehensive training and support to ensure smooth transition.
Offered at $2.65 million including real estate, equipment, and inventory. Owner selling due to health considerations - priced for immediate sale.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 65
- Employees
- 40 (40 Full-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Over 50 acre fenced Industrial Lot, this business buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals for recycling.
That includes batteries, copper, aluminum, steel, stainless, etc. Purchasing automobiles, trucks, farm equipment, heavy equipment, and busses. Sale includes $50,000 inventory in used auto/truck parts including engines and transmissions. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Current market conditions for salvage yards are influenced by the growth of online auction platforms, high demand for used parts and scrap metal. The overall vehicle recycling industry is expected to grow significantly over the next decade. The market for this business includes all of Delaware, Eastern Maryland, Eastern Shore of Virginia. All of these areas are expierencing an explosion of growth.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The overall vehicle recycling market was valued at $87 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $287 Billion by 2033, driven by a growing focus on sustainability.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 37,440
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owners' Health
- Transition Support
- Owner to provide 30 calendar days of support and training. Many employees have been there quite some time and are experienced. GMs are excellent and can run business for passive ownership.
- Financing Options
- None
Listing Info
- ID
- 2414218
- Listing Views
- 97
Listing ID: 2414218 The information on this listing has been provided by either the seller or a business broker representing the seller. BizQuest has no interest or stake in the sale of this business and has not verified any of the information and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy, veracity, or completeness. See our full Terms of Use. Learn how to avoid scams.
Businesses for SaleDelaware Businesses for SaleDelaware Manufacturing Businesses for SaleDelaware Other Manufacturing Businesses for Sale
