Scrap metal yards in Hamilton
9 yards in Hamilton that buy scrap from the public, with hours, what they take and this week's prices.
All 9 yards
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Posner Metals Ltd
Check hoursTakes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Steel and iron, Cast iron, Lead, Car batteries, Appliances, Whole vehicles -
Metalogics Inc (Dundas)
Call ahead to confirmTakes: Copper, Aluminum, Steel and iron -
Scrap Away Metal Recycling
Check hoursTakes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel and iron, Car batteries, Catalytic converters, Appliances, E-waste -
Triple M Metal (Hamilton Strathearne Ave Yard)
Check hoursTakes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Steel and iron, Lead, Car batteries, Whole vehicles -
Budget Iron & Metal (YORK1 Scrap Metal)Not verified
Hours not confirmedTakes: Copper, Aluminum, Steel and iron, Cast iron, Insulated wire, Car batteries, Appliances, Whole vehicles, E-waste -
AIM Recycling HamiltonNot verified
Hours not confirmed -
Hamilton Scrap ProcessorsNot verified
Hours not confirmed -
Hotz Ferrous IncNot verified
Hours not confirmed -
Lancing Metal RecyclingNot verified
Hours not confirmed
Scrap prices in Hamilton this week
Ontario estimates from exchange prices, checked October 27, 2026. All grades and how we calculate them.
Map
Hours
| Yard | Hours | Pays by |
|---|---|---|
| Posner Metals Ltd | Mon-Fri 7-5:45; Sat 7-3:45 | Not stated |
| Metalogics Inc (Dundas) | Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-1 (May-Nov only) | Not stated |
| Scrap Away Metal Recycling | Mon-Sat 7-6 | Not stated |
| Triple M Metal (Hamilton Strathearne Ave Yard) | Mon-Fri 8-4 | Not stated |
| Budget Iron & Metal (YORK1 Scrap Metal) | Call ahead to confirm | cash |
| AIM Recycling Hamilton | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
| Hamilton Scrap Processors | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
| Hotz Ferrous Inc | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
| Lancing Metal Recycling | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
Who takes what
From each yard's own website. A yard not listed for a material may still take it; ask.
Before you go
- Bring government photo ID. Yards must record who they buy from.
- Sort by metal and strip steel from brass, copper and aluminum.
- Drain oil and fuel from motors, mowers and compressors.
- Ask whether steel is paid per pound, per 100 lb or per tonne.
Questions people ask
Where can I sell scrap metal in Hamilton?
9 scrap yards in our Hamilton list buy from the public: Posner Metals Ltd (610 Beach Rd); Metalogics Inc (Dundas) (895 Collinson Rd, Dundas); Scrap Away Metal Recycling (12 Beaverbrook Ave); Triple M Metal (Hamilton Strathearne Ave Yard) (670 Strathearne Ave); Budget Iron & Metal (YORK1 Scrap Metal) (344 Sherman Ave N); AIM Recycling Hamilton (75 Steel City Court); Hamilton Scrap Processors (250 Lottridge St); Hotz Ferrous Inc (171 Brant St); Lancing Metal Recycling (100 Lancing Dr, Unit 4).
What is the scrap copper price in Hamilton right now?
Ontario yards are paying about $7.76/lb for #1 copper and $7.39/lb for #2 copper (our estimate from exchange prices, checked October 27, 2026). Each yard sets its own rate, so call before you drive.
How much is scrap aluminum worth in Hamilton?
Clean aluminum extrusion is worth about $1.65/lb, siding and sheet about $1.20/lb, and cans about $0.87/lb at a typical Ontario yard.
What are the scrap yard hours in Hamilton?
Posner Metals Ltd: Mon-Fri 7-5:45; Sat 7-3:45; Metalogics Inc (Dundas): Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-1 (May-Nov only); Scrap Away Metal Recycling: Mon-Sat 7-6; Triple M Metal (Hamilton Strathearne Ave Yard): Mon-Fri 8-4; Budget Iron & Metal (YORK1 Scrap Metal): hours not confirmed, call ahead; AIM Recycling Hamilton: hours not confirmed, call ahead; Hamilton Scrap Processors: hours not confirmed, call ahead; Hotz Ferrous Inc: hours not confirmed, call ahead; Lancing Metal Recycling: hours not confirmed, call ahead. Most yards close early on Saturday and all day Sunday.
Do I need ID to sell scrap in Hamilton?
Yes. Ontario yards record government photo ID for every sale, and many also photograph the load and record your licence plate. Bring a driver's licence or passport. Minors generally can't sell.
Nearby
Sources
- Posner Metals Ltd: yard website
- Metalogics Inc (Dundas): yard website
- Scrap Away Metal Recycling: yard website
- Triple M Metal (Hamilton Strathearne Ave Yard): yard website
- Budget Iron & Metal (YORK1 Scrap Metal): yard website
- AIM Recycling Hamilton: yard website
- Hamilton Scrap Processors: yard website
- Hotz Ferrous Inc: yard website
- Lancing Metal Recycling: yard website
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