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Best Scrap Yards in Chicago (IL)

Looking to sell scrap metal in Chicago, Illinois? Our directory of the best scrap yards in the area has got you covered. With 76 scrap yards in Chicago, Illinois, you're sure to find a location near you. Our comprehensive list of scrap dealers and metal buyers ensures that you'll get top dollar for your steel, copper, aluminum, and bronze. Don't let your scrap metal go to waste - take it to a scrap yard today.

💡Tip: Current scrap metal prices are available at Scrap Metal Prices in Chicago
R & J Trucking & Recycling

R & J Trucking & Recycling / R&J Trucking and Recycling, Inc., 6650 S. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
Scrap Metal
A Metals Scrap Inc

A Metals Scrap Inc / 9301 S BALTIMORE AVE, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
FerrousNon ferrous metals
AKAT Scrap Metal

AKAT Scrap Metal / 1658 N. Milwaukee Ave. # 298, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
#1 CopperAluminumLeadNickelStainless 6 items
312.563.1050
Edco Recycling Company

Edco Recycling Company / 8224 S. Vincennes, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
AluminumBrassCARBIDECopperPrecious Metals 7 items
Reserve Alloys, LLC

Reserve Alloys, LLC / 11600 South Burley Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
Radiators#1 CopperAluminumLeadNickel
330-405-5440
JayBen Scrap Metals

JayBen Scrap Metals / 2910 West Carroll Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
RadiatorsAlloysAlternatorsAluminumAluminum Cans 11 items
773.533.4200
Nickelson Industrial Service Inc

Nickelson Industrial Service Inc / 8501 S. Baltimore Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
AluminumBrass ScrapIronNon-ferrous (Copper/Brass/Tin)Steel
(773) 375-0874
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp / 5500 West 73rd Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
StainlessStainless IronyStainless MetalsStainless SteelSteel
708-496-6111
barrys metal

barrys metal / 820 W Cermak, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
Radiators#1 Electrical Wire (Romex)AluminumBrassCopper 8 items
J. B. Scrap Metals

J. B. Scrap Metals / 2910 West Carroll Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
RadiatorsAlloysAlternatorsAlum CansAluminum 11 items
773.533.4200
USMe

USMe / 321 North Artesian Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
Aluminum CansAluminum SidingBrassCopperCopper Wire 7 items
(312) 582-1888
Pure Metal Recycling

Pure Metal Recycling / 3357 S. Justine, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
RadiatorsAluminumBrassCopperLead 6 items
773-523-4500
Unique Recycling

Unique Recycling / 1039 N. LaSalle Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
RadiatorsAluminumCopper
312.951.5300
Sipi-Metals

Sipi-Metals / 1720 N. Elston Avenue , Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
AluminumBronzeCopperLeadManganese )6 items
(800) 621-8013
Alpha Metal Recycling

Alpha Metal Recycling / Alpha Metals Corporation, 341 N. California Avenue PO BOX 12586, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
Demolition Services
Ferrous Metals (Steel or Iron)Non ferrous metalsStainless Steel
S.B.C. Waste Solutions, inc.

S.B.C. Waste Solutions, inc. / 566 W Adams St Ste 300, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
Aerosol Spray CansAluminumAluminum CansAluminum FoilEmpty Paint Cans 8 items
R&J Trucking & Recycling

R&J Trucking & Recycling / 6650 S. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
Scrap Metal
Meyer Steel Drum, Inc

Meyer Steel Drum, Inc / 3201 S. Millard Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
STAINLESS STEEL (304 NON MAG.)Stainless Steel (Under 4')Stainless Steel DirtyStainless Steel Insize SabotStainless Steel Oversize 8 items
773-376-8376
R&J Trucking and Recycling, Inc

R&J Trucking and Recycling, Inc / 6650 S. Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
Aluminum CansBeverage CansTin Cans
(708) 563-2600
Greenway Metal Recycling

Greenway Metal Recycling / 901 North Kilpatrick Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
#1 Heavy Melt#2 Heavy Melting SteelAluminumBrassBusheling 15 items
Lakeshore Recycling Systems(Exchange Material Reco

Lakeshore Recycling Systems(Exchange Material Reco / 1300 W Exchange, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
Aluminum CansSteelTin Cans
(773) 655-5559
Chicago Industrial Catalytic, Ltd.

Chicago Industrial Catalytic, Ltd. / 4427 W 45th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
AlloysNon-Ferrous ScrapScrap Metal
Tri-State Metals, Inc

Tri-State Metals, Inc / 1745 W. Fulton St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire#1 Copper Tubing#2 Copper TubingAluminum CansAluminum Siding 15 items
312-226-7465
South Shore Recycling

South Shore Recycling / 11600 South Burley Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
RadiatorsAluminumCopperIronLead 7 items
773-374-0299
Abco Metals Co

Abco Metals Co / 1020 W 94th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
AluminumBrassCopperLeadPrecious Metals 7 items
General Iron

General Iron / 1909 North Clifton Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
Scrap Metal
Action Iron & Metal Inc

Action Iron & Metal Inc / 3345 W 31st St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
RadiatorsScrap Metal
Safran Metals, Inc

Safran Metals, Inc / 1685 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
#1 Copper#2 Copper6061 Aluminum6063 AluminumBare Bright Copper 9 items
(773) 276-3400
B L Duke

B L Duke / 2235 W 74th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
AluminumBrassCopperStainless Steel
773.778.3000
JDL Metals - Illinois

JDL Metals - Illinois / 1935 North Fairfield, Chicago, Illinois, United States

0/5 (0)
RadiatorsAluminumBrassCopperIron 8 items
646-438-4007

Chicago scrap metal sales FAQ

1. Where can I sell scrap metal in Chicago, Illinois?

Our team has found 76 scrap yards in the city of Chicago, state Illinois that buy and process scrap metal. You can see their addresses and phone numbers in the table below. Before visiting a scrap yard, call to arrange a deal in advance.
Name companyAddress Telephones
R & J Trucking & RecyclingR&J Trucking and Recycling, Inc., 6650 S. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois, United States
A Metals Scrap Inc9301 S BALTIMORE AVE, Chicago, Illinois, United States
AKAT Scrap Metal1658 N. Milwaukee Ave. # 298, Chicago, Illinois, United States
312.563.1050
Edco Recycling Company8224 S. Vincennes, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Reserve Alloys, LLC11600 South Burley Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States
330-405-5440
JayBen Scrap Metals2910 West Carroll Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States
773.533.4200
Nickelson Industrial Service Inc8501 S. Baltimore Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States
(773) 375-0874
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp5500 West 73rd Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States
708-496-6111
barrys metal820 W Cermak, Chicago, Illinois, United States
J. B. Scrap Metals2910 West Carroll Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States
773.533.4200
USMe321 North Artesian Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States
(312) 582-1888
Pure Metal Recycling3357 S. Justine, Chicago, Illinois, United States
773-523-4500
Unique Recycling1039 N. LaSalle Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States
312.951.5300
Sipi-Metals1720 N. Elston Avenue , Chicago, Illinois, United States
(800) 621-8013
Alpha Metal RecyclingAlpha Metals Corporation, 341 N. California Avenue PO BOX 12586, Chicago, Illinois, United States

2. What are the scrap prices in Chicago, Illinois today?

For up-to-date information on scrap metal prices in Chicago, Illinois, see the Scrap Metal Prices in Chicago, Illinois section. Below we have compiled a table with the best prices for the main types of metals you can buy in the city. The price information is to be used as a guide only, and does not constitute a public offer.
Metal Price Per Pound
Aluminum ~ $1.23
Aluminum Alloy ~ $1.04
Copper ~ $4.31
Brass ~ $3.31
Lead ~ $1.08
Nickel ~ $9.13
Tin ~ $18.21
Zinc ~ $1.50

3. What laws apply to selling scrap metal?

All scrap metal yards in Chicago are regulated by the Illinois Scrap Metal Act, which can be found on the official website of the Illinois Senate.