Scrap Yards in Newark, NJ

5 locations from 7 recycling listings in Newark.

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 Newark

C & K Scrap Metal

225 Clifford St

(973) 589-5445

Sanford Klurman started C&K Scrap Metal in 1970 with one truck and a few containers. The Newark company now runs more than 25 trucks and thousands of containers, and his children Marc and Stefanie work alongside him in daily operations. C&K buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, handles demolition scrap and processing, and also brokers metal. Crews pick up and haul scrap from construction and demolition sites, and the company buys manufacturing scrap and supplies containers. Loads are weighed on State-certified scales with electronically generated tickets, and business accounts receive receiving lists and account summaries. The buy list covers copper pipe and busbar, steel, lead, iron, stainless steel, aluminum, plumbing brass, transformers, compressors, insulated copper wire, and RAM boards, plus cardboard and paper.

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H & C Metals

227 Clifford St

(973) 589-8924

H&C Metals has run an industrial and commercial scrap yard in Newark's Ironbound district since 1976, specializing in nonferrous metal. The 30,000 square foot warehouse buys copper, aluminum, brass, lead, and stainless steel, and takes ferrous scrap plus select electronic and computer scrap. Retail sellers unload at the dock with staff help, get weighed on state-certified scales, and redeem a ticket for cash at an on-site ATM. The yard refuses TVs, CRT monitors, coins, fuses, rubber, light bulbs, and flammable or explosive materials. Pickups, hauling, and container service reach commercial and industrial customers. Sister company Balemet Recycling, half a mile away, handles heavy ferrous scrap.

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Sims Metal Newark (Calcutta Street)

182 Calcutta St

(973) 344-5575

Mon-Fri 6:00 AM-6:00 PM; Sat 6:00 AM-12:00 PM; Sun closed

This deep water port facility at 182 Calcutta Street in Newark buys and processes all grades of ferrous scrap. It receives scrap by truck, railcar, barge, and vessel, and runs truck scales, a rail scale, cranes, and mobile shears.

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Sims Metal Newark (Noble Street)

8-18 Noble Street

(973) 824-8900

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-3:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-12:00 PM; Sun closed

The Noble Street yard in Newark buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal and electronics. It runs a wet car processing station and a mobile car crusher, and offers trucking and roll-off container service.

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Sims Metal Newark (Roanoke Ave)

76-88 Roanoke Ave.

(973) 792-8009

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-12:00 PM; Sun closed

The Roanoke Ave yard sits off Hawkins Street in Newark and buys steel, light iron, cast iron, copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel. Scrap dealers, industrial suppliers, businesses, homeowners, and individuals can sell here. The yard lists paved roadways and quick cash payment.

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Scrap Yards in Newark: FAQ

Do scrap yards in Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ?

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.

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