Sims Metal – Chicago, Illinois (S Ewing Ave, Chicago IL 60617)

Sell your scrap metal to us! We accept all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including 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 – Sell job-site scrap metal to us. We’ll pay top price for your scrap metal and get you in-and-out of our facility quickly so you can get to your next job on time.
• Roll-off Containers – Don’t have time to come to us, we’ll come to you! We offer turnkey solutions to support your scrap metal management needs including on-site pick up and roll-off containers. Learn more.
• Scrap Collectors – We aim to provide quick and friendly service at our yards to get you in and out of our facility fast.
• 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.

Safety is a core value at all our scrap metal recycling 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. Ask us to learn more about safety in our yards!

• Roll-Off Containers
• 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
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All scrap metal suppliers will be required to provide a valid government issued photo ID (valid driver’s license or other official form of ID) to sell their scrap metal to Sims Metal.