Scrap metal yards in Ottawa

3 yards in Ottawa that buy scrap from the public, with hours, what they take and this week's prices.

We haven't confirmed hours or details for Ottawa yet. Call the yard before you go.

All 3 yards

AIM Recycling Ottawa EastNot verified

2575 Sheffield Rd, Ottawa · 613-228-9380

Hours not confirmed

Takes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel and iron, Insulated wire, Car batteries, Appliances, Whole vehicles, E-waste
AIM Recycling Ottawa WestNot verified

120 Bentley Ave, Ottawa · 613-228-9380

Hours not confirmed

Takes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel and iron, Insulated wire, Car batteries, Appliances, Whole vehicles, E-waste
Roy Rump & SonsNot verified

1037 Pinecrest Road, Ottawa · 613-828-3213

Hours not confirmed

Takes: Car batteries

Scrap prices in Ottawa this week

Bare bright copper$8.03/lb #1 copper$7.76/lb+$0.01 this week #2 copper$7.39/lb+$0.01 this week Insulated copper wire (light, Romex, cords)$3.32/lb Yellow brass$5.13/lb Aluminum extrusion$1.65/lb Aluminum cans$0.87/lb Stainless steel 304$0.65/lb Car batteries$0.34/lb Light iron / shred$280/tonne

Ontario estimates from exchange prices, checked October 27, 2026. All grades and how we calculate them.

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Hours

Yard	Hours	Pays by
AIM Recycling Ottawa East	Call ahead to confirm	Not stated
AIM Recycling Ottawa West	Call ahead to confirm	Not stated
Roy Rump & Sons	Call ahead to confirm	Not stated

Who takes what

Material	Yards that list it
Copper	AIM Recycling Ottawa East, AIM Recycling Ottawa West
Brass	AIM Recycling Ottawa East, AIM Recycling Ottawa West
Aluminum	AIM Recycling Ottawa East, AIM Recycling Ottawa West
Steel and iron	AIM Recycling Ottawa East, AIM Recycling Ottawa West
Insulated wire	AIM Recycling Ottawa East, AIM Recycling Ottawa West
Car batteries	AIM Recycling Ottawa East, AIM Recycling Ottawa West, Roy Rump & Sons
Appliances	AIM Recycling Ottawa East, AIM Recycling Ottawa West
Whole vehicles	AIM Recycling Ottawa East, AIM Recycling Ottawa West
E-waste	AIM Recycling Ottawa East, AIM Recycling Ottawa West

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 Ottawa?

3 scrap yards in our Ottawa list buy from the public: AIM Recycling Ottawa East (2575 Sheffield Rd); AIM Recycling Ottawa West (120 Bentley Ave); Roy Rump & Sons (1037 Pinecrest Road).

What is the scrap copper price in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?

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 Ottawa?

AIM Recycling Ottawa East: hours not confirmed, call ahead; AIM Recycling Ottawa West: hours not confirmed, call ahead; Roy Rump & Sons: hours not confirmed, call ahead. Most yards close early on Saturday and all day Sunday.

Do I need ID to sell scrap in Ottawa?

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

AIM Recycling Ottawa East: yard website
AIM Recycling Ottawa West: yard website
Roy Rump & Sons: yard website

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