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title: "Clark's Eastside Scrap"
description: "In an October 2025 Google review, a customer said they called Clark's Eastside Scrap in September 2025 about recycling metal from a renovation, were told t"
doc_version: "2026-11-03"
last_updated: "2026-11-03"
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# Clark's Eastside Scrap

**Trade:** Junk Removal · **Address:** 1181 Eastern Ave, Chelsea, ME 04330 · **Phone:** (207) 588-6481 · **Website:** http://www.clarksscrapmetals.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 10 reviews across 4 sources.
60% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

In an October 2025 Google review, a customer said they called Clark's Eastside Scrap in September 2025 about recycling metal from a renovation, were told the pricing was online, and ordered a 30-yard dumpster for $350. They loaded over 5,500 lbs of copper pipe, electrical wire and cast iron, which was picked up on September 27; two weeks later, with no payment, someone named Lacy told them website prices do not apply to dumpsters and everything is paid at $0.04/lb.

Clark's Eastside Scrap is a scrap metal yard at 1181 Eastern Ave in Chelsea, Maine, and holds 3.9 stars from 23 Google ratings. Its website says it crushes cars and will travel state-wide. In a June 2026 review, a customer described a paved yard for ferrous and non-ferrous metal, a loading dock for non-ferrous around the height of a pickup's tailgate, and room around the drive-on scale for a large trailer. A July 2026 reviewer said the yard pays fair prices and the crew is friendly and helpful. In an October 2024 review, a first-time customer said prices were some of the best in the state.

In a May 2026 one-star review, the reviewer said their car was weighed, they threw their scrap in the pile and waited inside, and then the guy came in and said it was only worth around 11.60 and not worth the cost of writing the check, and refused to pay. A September 2025 reviewer trying to have a car scrapped and removed said the owner does not have a tow truck and they never got a call back. In a June 2022 review, a customer said the owner treated them badly and the yard was full of glass and bolts.

**Strengths:**
- Easy unloading — a 2026 customer described a paved yard and loading dock
- Fair prices — a 2026 reviewer said the yard pays fair prices
- Scrap pricing — a 2024 customer called prices some of the best in the state

**Concerns:**
- Dumpster payouts — a 2025 customer was paid $0.04/lb, not posted prices
- Refused payment — a 2026 reviewer said a small load went unpaid
- No call back — a 2025 car-removal request went unanswered

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- 3.9 stars from 23 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clark's%20Eastside%20Scrap&query_place_id=ChIJ-YiHwt34rUwRH6JlDoxX33M) — “Google: 3.9★ from 23 ratings”
- A September 2025 customer who ordered a 30-yard dumpster for $350 was told after pickup that dumpster metal is paid at $0.04/lb, not the website prices _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GMVYzZHVTbmR0WldrMmFscGhjRUZFVVc1eWVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73df578c0e65a21f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmF1V3duSndtZWk2alphcEFEUW5yeXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Clark’s Scrap Metal — where honesty gets scrapped too.

I called them in September 2025 about recycling metal from a renovation. The pers…”
- A May 2026 reviewer said the yard refused to pay for a load it valued at around 11.60 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kYVVUWTNSRmhvVUhOUlkyUjZlbE5YVVdScGJXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73df578c0e65a21f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmdaUTY3RFhoUHNRY2R6elNXUWRpbWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ My car was weighed and I was directed to throw my metal scrap in pile.  I waited inside for some time.  The guy came in and said it was o…”
- A September 2025 reviewer seeking a car scrap and removal said they never got a call back _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KT1NWQllYMjFJYzJWSWRqRmFOR0Y0YWxoeVJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73df578c0e65a21f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJOSVBYX21Ic2VIdjFaNGF4alhyRnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “2★ Kind and respectful people but no service or professionalism. I was trying to have a car scraped and have it removed but the owner doesn'…”
- A June 2022 customer said the owner treated them badly _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPdTUzMnh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73df578c0e65a21f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOu532xwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I have never been treated so badly at ANY business, in my life. The owner is a piece of work. Ask around folks will tell you the same sto…”
- A June 2026 customer described a paved yard, a pickup-height loading dock and room around the drive-on scale _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paRE5rUllPRXQ1TUhoMWNGaE5UbTFyUmtSbmVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73df578c0e65a21f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZDNkRYOEt5MHh1cFhNTm1rRkRneHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Good people to deal with. they try to help whenever they can. Great yard for ferrous and non ferrous. all paved, no mud. non ferrous can …”
- A July 2026 reviewer said the yard pays fair prices and the crew is friendly _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poMk5EVnNUWGxyWkZWalpEVnlhRU0xYVZKdFNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73df578c0e65a21f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjh2NDVsTXlrZFVjZDVyaEM1aVJtSlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Clax east side scrap is a great place to dump all your unwarranted. Scrap metal. They're located in Chelsea, Maine.
And pay fair prices. …”
- An October 2024 first-time customer said prices were some of the best in the state _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYLXJETVhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x73df578c0e65a21f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDX-rDMXQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ First time at this yard, had a good experience, prices were some of the best in the state to be honest. Staff is friendly great I will be…”
- Its website says it crushes cars and will travel state-wide _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.clarksscrapmetals.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Posted by Eric Lammers on Aug 1, 2012 Car Crushing At Clark’s we crush cars. We will travel state-wide whil…”
- Also offers Junk Removal _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GMVYzZHVTbmR0WldrMmFscGhjRUZFVVc1eWVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73df578c0e65a21f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmF1V3duSndtZWk2alphcEFEUW5yeXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Clark’s Scrap Metal — where honesty gets scrapped too.

I called them in September 2025 about recycling metal from a renovation. The pers…”

## License

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## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clark's%20Eastside%20Scrap&query_place_id=ChIJ-YiHwt34rUwRH6JlDoxX33M): 3.9★ from 23 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clark's%20Eastside%20Scrap&query_place_id=ChIJ-YiHwt34rUwRH6JlDoxX33M): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.clarksscrapmetals.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Local News](https://iscrapapp.com/yards/us-maine-chelsea-clarks-eastside/): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gordon James · 2026-07-08**: Clax east side scrap is a great place to dump all your unwarranted. Scrap metal. They're located in Chelsea, Maine.
And pay fair prices. The crew.
Is very friendly and very helpful and usually well unload your scrap load.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zach Baker · 2026-06-20**: Good people to deal with. they try to help whenever they can. Great yard for ferrous and non ferrous. all paved, no mud. non ferrous can usually be unloaded onto a loading dock right around the height of the back of a pickup, no carrying into a building to go on a small scale. lots of space around d…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Karen Donahue · 2026-05-26**: My car was weighed and I was directed to throw my metal scrap in pile.  I waited inside for some time.  The guy came in and said it was only worth around 11.60 and not worth the cost he would have to write the check?!  So, he REFUSED TO PAY ME!!!  I contacted the police- but they said, though report…
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Jodi Hilliard · 2026-05-22**: My dad goes there and Mr Clark is very nice and he knows my dad
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Ma Ine · 2025-10-14**: Clark’s Scrap Metal — where honesty gets scrapped too.

I called them in September 2025 about recycling metal from a renovation. The person I spoke with said all their pricing was online — so I checked their website, saw fair copper and wire prices, and ordered a 30-yard dumpster for $350.

We loade…
- **2/5 · Google Reviews · Christopher · 2025-09-17**: Kind and respectful people but no service or professionalism. I was trying to have a car scraped and have it removed but the owner doesn't own their own tow truck...? I had also asked them to call me during mornings because I work nights (sleep afternoons) but that went over their heads. Never got a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dennis Labbe · 2025-08-13**: My first experience bringing in various metals and they were very helpful, making the process seem less.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chad Hale · 2024-10-26**: First time at this yard, had a good experience, prices were some of the best in the state to be honest. Staff is friendly great I will be back.
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Frank Mains · 2022-12-16**: When u got scrap to sell, Clark's the place to be¡
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · iamanidiot666 · 2022-06-20**: I have never been treated so badly at ANY business, in my life. The owner is a piece of work. Ask around folks will tell you the same story over and over.
I will never go there again. Yard was FULL of glass, bolts, ect. Owner is just angry at the world I guess. I left and went to Oakland.
Remember I…

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