Scrap metal pickup in North York
2 yards serving North York offer pickup or bin service for scrap metal. Most pick up appliances, vehicles and bulk loads free; small household loads are usually drop-off only.
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Global Metals & Iron Inc
Takes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Steel and iron, Catalytic converters, Whole vehicles, E-wasteBuys from general public and commercial. Cash on the spot or cheque, CAD or USD. Scrap car removal and roll-off bins. Certified scales. Toll-free 1-866-255-4925. -
RAM Iron & Metal Inc (Toronto Public Yard)
Takes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Steel and iron, Lead, Car batteries, Appliances, Whole vehiclesRetail, dealers and peddlers welcome. A/C units, cars and fridges need advance notice. Refrigerant must be removed by certified tech. Cars need fuel tank removed and proof of ownership. No propane tanks, kegs or pressurized cylinders. Site has "Schedule a Pickup" page.
What to expect
- Free pickup usually means the metal is the payment. Yards pick up free when the load is worth the trip: a car, a few appliances, a renovation's worth of steel. Expect little or no cash for a free pickup.
- Want to be paid? Drop it off yourself. The same load delivered to the yard is paid at the posted rate.
- Bins for bigger jobs. Most of these yards rent roll-off bins (10–40 yards) for renovations and commercial cleanouts, and credit the scrap value against the bin fee.
- Fridges and freezers need the refrigerant removed first; some yards do it for a fee.
Questions people ask
Who picks up scrap metal for free in North York?
Global Metals & Iron Inc and RAM Iron & Metal Inc (Toronto Public Yard). Call ahead with what you have; most want a minimum load (an appliance, a vehicle or a few hundred pounds) to send a truck.
Will they pay me for a pickup?
Sometimes, for vehicles and large loads. For a single appliance or a pile of odds and ends, the pickup itself is the deal. If you want the full price, bring it to the yard.
Do they take whole cars?
Global Metals & Iron Inc and RAM Iron & Metal Inc (Toronto Public Yard) list vehicles. Bring the ownership; yards can't take a car without it.