Ben Weitsman of Albany

Category: Salvage yard

Address: 300 Smith Blvd, Albany, NY 12202, USA

Phone: +15184624444

Opening hours

Sunday: 8:30AM–12:30PM

Monday: 8AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–5:30PM

Friday: 8AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 8:30AM–2:30PM

Reviews

Vanessa Smith

Jan 24, 2022

To start this review off coming from a person that used to work at Ben Weitsman at Albany you may say I’m a little bias, however, a lot of people that work here & even customers can prove and agree to my reasons as to why I personally don’t recommend this scrap yard for various reasons. First reason, it is a very discriminatory place where the Mexican/hispanic & black workers are looked down upon and paid extremely low compare to your typical white male worker. In addition to that they aren’t allowed to move up in position keeping them at a low level, therefore demonstrating and keeping them in a discriminatory and slave environment. Second of all, the management is TERRIBLE. They CAN’T KEEP THEIR WORKERS OR EVEN A GENERAL MANAGER. From what I saw there is a struggle of power between higher position personnel. THIS PLACE NEEDS A CHECK AND BALANCES SYSTEM. Third of all, these higher positions personnel posses an extremely rude attitude and can be very demanding when they’re low staff! Moreover, this place is unsanitary and they don’t follow COVID protocols. There are nails everywhere that can pop your tires, save your self the drive. Not only that the scrap yard in itself is dirty and unsafe. In addition, COVID protocols are not even followed. CUSTOMERS & THE STAFF ARE ALLOWED TO DO WHAT THEY WANT AND THEY DON’T WEAR MASKS EVEN THOUGH IT SHOULD BE ENFORCED. Customers would come in coughing and dirty WITHOUT A MASK. In my opinion, THIS IS A SELFISH MOVE and DEFINITELY NOT CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS HEALTH! Last but not least, they scam people and you won’t get ur money’s worth. I rather recommend going across the river. THIS PLACE NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN AND DEEPLY INVESTIGATED! THUMBS DOWN!

Ron Bunn

Sep 21, 2021

Scam alert they are HORRIBLE!!! They will jerk you if you do not know your metals and wires. They will say Tin when it’s really magnetic stainless. I stripped all of my wires and they gave me the lowest wire when I had the second highest. If you take a chance with them be careful. I am done with them. Just warning everyone else how they scam people.

Gudrun Miller

Sep 10, 2021

Thank you for helping a mature women make sense of "scraping". So helpful. I never guessed bathroom demo would yeld CASH. I recommend you try it.

Donald Edwards

Jun 11, 2017

Great prices fast friendly service and they are open on Sunday. Who could ask for more? Five stars.

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Questions & Answers

How much is #1 copper going for today

Jason Betts | Aug 27, 2018
Mark Balthazar | Aug 27, 2018

Prices vary daily, it's best to call ahead of time.

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How much cars pay

Brion Hall | Aug 27, 2018
Evan Cook | Aug 27, 2018

160 a gross ton will could have went up be classified as tin

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What is the price difference between stripped copper wire &not stripped?

Rick | Aug 27, 2018
Matt Hogan | Aug 27, 2018

About 1/2the value

Do they take circuit boards and lead acid batteries

joe defazio | Aug 27, 2019
Bobbi Jo Brundege | Aug 27, 2019

Lead Acid Batteries, yes

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Do they give good quotes on catalytic converters

Justin Brooks | Aug 26, 2021
Lucas Turner | Aug 26, 2021

I don't sell them my converters I bring mine to ys metals check them out

Since this is a salvage yard will they let me walk around the yard and save some owners manuals from vehicles that they scrap ?

Beef Jerky | Aug 26, 2020
Dennis Mcdermott | Aug 26, 2020

No they will not for safety reasons

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Do they take old safes

Jonathan Wadman | Aug 26, 2020
penny wellette | Aug 26, 2020

I'm sure they will. But if It's old, why not sell it to an antique shop

Do they scrap cars

Michael Mcdonald | Aug 27, 2019
Chad Washburn | Aug 27, 2019

Yes

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Who pays most for junk cars

William Johnson | Aug 27, 2018
KEVIN VANBUREN | Aug 27, 2018

Definitely Ben Weitzman, at the port. Of Albany

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I have a bunch of old bikes and a broken microwave will you take that

Stephanie Dawson | Aug 26, 2020
Shaun Phoenix | Aug 26, 2020

For sure they will. I'll even take them there for you if you want.

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What r truck bring

Chris Wilmot | Aug 26, 2020
penny wellette | Aug 26, 2020

Metals such as aluminum, copper, brass etc. As well as batteries and condensers.

Do they sell scrap metal?

Shawn Bevins | Aug 27, 2019
Al Whalen | Aug 27, 2019

No, just buy for recycling

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What kind of prep needs to be done on vehicle before recycling

Chuck Cooper | Aug 27, 2019
Johnny Lugo | Aug 27, 2019

Gas and oil needs to be taken out and need a title of the vechine

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Wondering if I could buy scrap parts from here?

Nathan G | Aug 27, 2019
Bobbi Jo Brundege | Aug 27, 2019

They only accept metal for recycling. They do not sell used parts.

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What's tin going for now

Dustin Hanson | Aug 27, 2019
Robert Kent | Aug 27, 2019

163gt

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How much would I get for a vehicle about 1950 lbs. as of 11/7/18?

Fran Mason | Aug 27, 2019
William Peek | Aug 12, 2022

what is copper per pound

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# steel price

Jr junior | Aug 27, 2019
Al Whalen | Aug 27, 2019

Subject to change every day. Best to call them. They're very friendly.

What is the rate on cars?

Chris L | Aug 27, 2019
Al Whalen | Aug 27, 2019

It changes every few days so just call them.

Do you buy old car or deep cell batteries?

Fuller Road | Aug 27, 2019
William Crist | Aug 27, 2019

Yes

Do any of the junk cars run? If so do you have a 4 or 6 cylinder cars I can get?

Maccoy McMahon | Aug 27, 2018
Johnny Lugo | Aug 27, 2018

No they dont sell the cars back to people

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How much is bare bright copper worth

Raymond Jackson | Aug 27, 2018
Christopher & Danielle Newborn | Aug 27, 2018

You can call them. They're usually better then their competitors.

Do they take computer monitors for scrap???

Robert Kinney | Aug 27, 2018
Helen Spencer | Aug 27, 2018

They take computer components but please call them to get prices and verify

#1 steel price for today

phillip marcotte | Aug 27, 2018
Jeffrey Herbert | Aug 27, 2018

Have no idea of the prices. I am only a driver that pulles out of there. I di know they are always busy and people are constantly in and out, so they must be very competitive. Very friendly and it's usually very clean (not many flats on my rig) hope this helps you out.

how much for cataliytic converts go for

Ann Davis | Aug 27, 2018
Evan Cook | Aug 27, 2018

Roughly 70$ maybe more or less depending on size and condition

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