Sims Metal Midwest – Chicago, Illinois (South Paulina)

Sell your scrap metal to us! We accept all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals (copper, steel, iron, aluminum, brass, lead, zinc, nickel and more). Convenient location and hours of operation.

• General Metal Scrap – Obsolete production equipment, metal office equipment, construction scrap or other metal items.
• Plumbing and Electrical Scrap – Tradesmen can sell job-site scrap metal to us.
• Roll-off Containers – Service available for metal scrap pickup.
• Scrap Collectors – Metal collectors depend on quick and friendly service at our yards.
• Scrap Dealers– Leverage our bulk processing and logistics capabilities and get more money for your scrap.
• Commercial Junk Vehicles – We pay for processed end of life vehicles from repair centers, insurance companies, towing services, car parts stores, body shops and vehicle rental centers.
• Appliances and White Goods – Bulk purchase of obsolete appliances. Freon must be removed from refrigerated appliances before we can accept.

Call or email with any questions.

We offer quick and friendly service for the general public wanting to drop off scrap metal. No appointment is necessary.  You’ll like our convenient hours.

Common items we accept from consumers include old appliances, air conditioners, water heaters, metal lawn equipment, old metal fencing, metal shelves, aluminum siding and gutters, metal window frames, aluminum cans, plus much more.

If you have questions, give us a call or check out our frequently asked questions on this webpage.

Did you know?

We will pay you for your junk car.  A valid title is required for all cars we buy. Send us an email to see what your car is worth.

• Convenient drop off and pick up of roll off containers for metal scrap
• Multiple container sizes available, to meet your specific needs
• Containers provided at your plant for routine collection
• Jobsite containers provided for project specific use

More Information

Safety is a core value at all our facilities. You will find our yards to be clean and run in an organized manner adhering to strict safety policies and procedure. In our daily activities, we embrace “think safe; work safe; home safe” for employees, customers, contractors and suppliers.

All material suppliers will be required to provide a valid government issued photo ID (valid driver’s license or other official form of ID) to sell scrap metal to us.

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