Sutter Metals

The Sutter Metals company opened its doors in 2009 as Lacey Auto Recycling and was solely a vendor of used auto parts. Since then,the Sutter Metals family has grown from the ground up through local support and thus has evolved its services to respond to the local demand for salvaging various used metal material. 

Chad Sutter is the owner and operator of the Sutter Metals company.  His roots are grounded in Olympia soil as he was born and raised within the historical city.  His passion for local service survives the commercial legacy of his father Ed Doench who was the long-time owner of Nisqually Auto Wrecking which sold used auto parts.  Through his personal commitment to community service, Chad envisions a company that will continue to grow with the local community and provide a tailored service of satisfaction which supports a sustainable and profitable approach to recycling.

Recycling Services

On Site Scrap Metal Processing (General Public)

Sutter Metals now has two convenient locations for the general public to sell or donate their scrap metals (both ferrous and non-ferrous) and junk vehicles.Our facility gives convenient access to the general public by using our drive-on scale for large-quantities of scrap metal such as incomplete junk vehicles while non-ferrous (brass, copper and aluminum) are weighed on our smaller drop scale. Prices are set to competitive market standards and can be inquired by phone at regular business hours.Our company strongly upholds state and federal environmental and safety regulations which we extend to our IMG_4768customers.Individuals with questions regarding preparation of particular items are encouraged to call the office during normal business hours.

Junk Vehicle Purchasing

Sutter Metals works closely with local tow and junk car facilities to obtain junk vehicles and equipments for the sole purpose of its scrap metal and the recycling of the various core components. We operate several company-owned tow trucks to transport junk vehicles to our site where they are dismantled and crushed. Our hauling service is particularly convenient for private individuals looking to sell their used vehicles and for the removal of various junk car parts from their property. Due to our strong relationships with regional scrap facilities, we are able to guarantee top market prices to our clients. This unparalleled relationship with industry leaders continues to fuel our success and competitiveness among other local companies.

Mobile Crushing – Mobile Bailing – Drop Box

Our company welcomes opportunities to work with builders and contractor demolition projects for clean up of recyclable metals. Our clients receive one-on-one consulting to create efficient and favorable processing at clients’ project site. Additionally, we can readily provide mobile crushing service to auto part facilities. Crushed vehicles are loaded and transported from project site and included in our mobile crushing service. Our company works with various clients to provide a custom scrap metal management program by placing our drop bins at client’s preferred disposal site.

.Metal Brokerage

Our strong business relationship with regional scrap processing facilities enables us to broker metal recycling services and provide competitive pricing and pick up arrangements to our clients. We work hand-in-hand with the clients to maximize their greatest return and facilitate efficient processing and transportation.

Community Action

As a locally owned and operated business, Sutter Metals embraces its social responsibility to its community. Our participation in local fundraisers and charities is an essential pillar to our company’s mission to a sustainable and growing local community. To date, our company employees have literally shared their hands-on talent and time to local food banks, school fundraisers and co-sponsorship of the local Boys and Girls Club, South Sound YMCA and St. Michael Parish.We actively seek new opportunities to share our personal time and talents for the betterment of our local community within the Puget Sound Region.

Commitment to the Environment

Sutter Metals is committed to protecting the environment through responsible operating practices. Our business model rests on the recycling and reuse of structural metals. Metal RecyclingAs a recycling center for a specialized commodity, we extend our environmentally-conscious practice to the methods of which we operate and maintain our facilities.

This is demonstrated by the following objectives:

• Complying with all local, state and federal regulations
• Implementing best management practices which provide an equitable solution to environmental preservation and business efficacy
• Researching and employing new solutions for our facility and operations to improve efficiency and reduce pollution
• Consult with our environmental engineers year-round to ensure and evaluate Best Management Practices