METAL MEETS MONEY
Welcome to Fostersalvage37.com, FOSTER SALVAGE, located in Salem, Illinois. Where metal recycling legend "CHUCK" CHARLES KENT FOSTER III started the company loading purchased recycled metal by hand and then personally hauling to the smelter in his own truck every morning before the junk yard opened for business.
SALEM ILLINOIS SINCE 2004
Get to know our metal recycling business.
FOSTER'S WHERE ......."METAL MEETS MONEY"
Information
Urban Mining:
Turn Your Scrap Metal into Cash While Saving the Planet!
What is Metal Recycling & Urban Mining?
Metal recycling, often called urban mining, is the process of collecting, sorting, and processing scrap metals like iron, steel, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, stainless steel, and more to be reused in manufacturing. Instead of mining new metals from the earth, urban mining recovers valuable materials from everyday items—think old cars, appliances, wiring, or even that rusty bike in your yard. It’s a sustainable way to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and cut down on energy-intensive mining.
Our services
We’re the real deal, proudly serving Southern Illinois with a quick, easy, and profitable way to recycle your metal scrap – from iron farm equipment, automobiles, steel, and aluminum cans.
Our convenient dumpster service delivers a container to your site for hassle-free metal collection.
We don’t accept paper, wood, glass, oil pipes, rock, trash, furniture, sealed containers like gas tanks, or propane tanks or tires,
but we absolutely pay you to recycle your metal! At Foster Salvage, Metal Meets Money – visit us today and turn your scrap into cash
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GOT SCRAP?
CALL TODAY FOR METAL PRICES!
JUNK REMOVAL!
METAL RECYCLING DUMPSTER!
TITLED AUTOMOBILES WE RECYCLE THEM AS WELL
OLD WASHER
OLD FARM EQUIPMENT 🚜
CHARLES KENT FOSTER III
CHUCK
FOUNDER
A HANDSHAKE, AND HIS WORD, MISSED DEARLY BY ALL WHO HAD THE PLEASURE.
About us
Fostersalvage37.com, THE ORIGINAL FOSTER SALVAGE "WHERE MONEY MEETS METAL", began with a simple idea fueled by a deep passion for metal recycling. As a small business in Chicago, Illinois, we pride ourselves on personal attention and dedication to every detail. Our approach is rooted in quality and integrity, ensuring that everything we do reflects our commitment to excellence.
Metal recycling stories
We pride ourselves on our adaptability and commitment to excellence in every aspect of our service. Explore what we have to offer and how we can contribute to your success.
"I pulled in with a fully loaded trailer, drove straight onto their scale, and then circled around to their scrap pile. The staff was incredibly helpful—one of their team members used heavy equipment to unload everything quickly and effortlessly. After unloading, I drove back over the scale for an accurate weight, which matched perfectly with the weight I had measured for my tractor beforehand—their scales are spot-on!
Once the weighing was done, I headed to the office, where I was promptly paid in cash. The whole process was fast, straightforward, and hassle-free. Not only did I make some money, but I also cleared out my entire yard. I highly recommend Foster's Salvage for anyone looking to scrap metal with ease and confidence!
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JUSTIN WANDS
"There used to be foul mouth liars running the place after chuck got sick, but the place did a 180 in just months they got my business back after many years"
Emma Thompson
"PAID ME RIGHT FOR MY OLD CARS OUT BACK MADE ENOUGH FOR A DOWNPAYMENT ON A NEW TRUCK"
Oliver Hartman
Contact us
Location
2781 State route 37
62881 Salem