Scrap metal yards in Owen Sound
2 yards in Owen Sound that buy scrap from the public, with hours, what they take and this week's prices.
All 2 yards
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Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard
Check hoursTakes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Steel and iron, Cast iron, Insulated wire, Car batteries, Appliances, Whole vehicles -
Byers Disposal Services LtdNot verified
Hours not confirmedTakes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, E-waste
Scrap prices in Owen Sound this week
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard | Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-12 | Not stated |
| Byers Disposal Services Ltd | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
Who takes what
| Material | Yards that list it |
|---|---|
| Copper | Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard, Byers Disposal Services Ltd |
| Brass | Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard, Byers Disposal Services Ltd |
| Aluminum | Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard, Byers Disposal Services Ltd |
| Stainless steel | Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard |
| Steel and iron | Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard |
| Cast iron | Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard |
| Insulated wire | Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard |
| Car batteries | Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard |
| Appliances | Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard |
| Whole vehicles | Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard |
| E-waste | Byers Disposal Services Ltd |
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 Owen Sound?
2 scrap yards in our Owen Sound list buy from the public: Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard (318062 Hwy 6 & 10); Byers Disposal Services Ltd (RR1 Stn Main).
What is the scrap copper price in Owen Sound 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 Owen Sound?
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 Owen Sound?
Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard: Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-12; Byers Disposal Services Ltd: hours not confirmed, call ahead. Most yards close early on Saturday and all day Sunday.
Do I need ID to sell scrap in Owen Sound?
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
- Benmet Steel & Metal - Owen Sound Public Yard: yard website
- Byers Disposal Services Ltd: yard website
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