For motors that are burnt out or broken, local scrap yards buy them for their copper and metal content. Most pay cash on the spot: Hub Recycling Recycling center ClosedEast Memphis

Features specialized equipment to separate copper from ferrous metals, maximizing the scrap value of motors. They also offer bulk pickup from jobsites. Airways Iron & Metal Company, Inc. Scrap metal dealer Closed2103 E Person Ave

: A major buyer of surplus and obsolete electrical equipment, including motors. They handle everything from single items to entire warehouse inventories.

: While they operate nationally, they are a primary destination for truckload quantities or individual pieces of re-marketable industrial motors, paying all transportation charges. Local Scrap Yards for Non-Functional Motors

If you aren't ready to sell and are considering a repair instead, several local specialists focus on rewinding and maintenance: Airways Iron & Metal Company, Inc.

If your motors are still in working order or represent high-value industrial surplus, these buyers often pay more than standard scrap rates:

Accepts a wide variety of metal waste from individuals and industrial clients, offering competitive pricing for scrap recycling. Memphis Scrap Metal processing company Closed999 Channel Ave