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5 locations from 10 recycling listings in Chicago.
Scrap yards and metal recyclers that buy or accept copper, aluminum, steel, brass, and other metals. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Scrap Yards in Chicago
Central Metal Recycling
5618 W. Fillmore Street
773-345-8610
Central Metal Recycling is a family-owned scrap yard on Chicago's West Side, on Fillmore Street at Central Avenue between I-290 and Roosevelt Road, buying from residents, contractors, and professional scrappers since 2010. A certified 60-foot truck scale handles every truck size, a material handler grapple unloads oversized loads, and indoor non-ferrous buy stations shorten waits. Each load gets an itemized receipt with grading, weights, and prices, and payment is cash on the spot with no appointment. The yard buys all ferrous grades, aluminum (cast, extrusion, sheet, cans, rims), bare bright, #1, and #2 copper, insulated copper wire, brass, 304 and 316 stainless steel, auto batteries, and e-scrap such as computers, circuit boards, and wire harnesses.
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Sims Metal Midwest (S Paulina St)
2500 S Paulina St
773-254-1200
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sat-Sun Closed
Sims Metal Midwest runs a processing yard at 2500 S Paulina St in the 60608 ZIP, specializing in bus, railcar and aluminum trailer recycling plus stainless steel operations. It buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and electronic waste, and the public can drop off scrap without an appointment. A government photo ID is required to get paid.
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Sims Metal (N Artesian Ave)
350 N Artesian Ave
Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-4:30 PM; Sat 6:30 AM-1:30 PM; Sun Closed
This Sims Metal yard at 350 N Artesian Ave on the West Side (60612) opens at 6:30 AM on weekdays and runs a Saturday session until 1:30 PM. It buys steel, copper, aluminum, nickel, cast iron and stainless steel, and members of the public can drop off scrap without an appointment. Freon must be removed from refrigerated appliances.
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Sims Metal (S Ewing Ave)
9331 S. Ewing Ave
773-721-1100
Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; Sun Closed
The Sims Metal yard at 9331 S. Ewing Ave in the 60617 ZIP buys steel, copper, aluminum, nickel, cast iron and stainless steel. The public can drop off appliances, air conditioners, water heaters, aluminum siding and gutters without an appointment. Sellers show a government photo ID to get paid, and Freon must be removed from refrigerated appliances.
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Sims Metal (S Wood St)
2599 S Wood St
773-890-4216
The yard at 2599 S Wood St takes scrap from collectors, junk haulers, contractors and residents, with drop-off and no appointment. Plumbers and electricians bring copper pipe and fittings, insulated wire, heavy gauge aluminum wire, conduit and HVAC equipment. Residents drop off fencing, yard furniture, siding, gutters, window frames and old appliances, and the yard provides protective equipment.
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Scrap Yards in Chicago: FAQ
Do scrap yards in Chicago, IL pay cash?
Many states restrict cash payment for scrap metal, especially copper and catalytic converters, and require a photo ID and a waiting period. Expect a check or electronic payment at some yards. Call ahead to confirm how a yard pays.
What do I need to bring to sell scrap metal?
Bring a valid government photo ID. Many states also require a vehicle plate number and, for some items, proof of ownership. Separate metals by type before you go, since mixed loads are paid at the lowest grade.
How are scrap prices set in Chicago, IL?
Yards price scrap by the pound or ton, based on commodity markets such as COMEX copper, minus their processing costs. Prices change daily, so call two or three yards before selling a large load.