Scrap metal yards in St. Catharines
5 yards in St. Catharines that buy scrap from the public, with hours, what they take and this week's prices.
All 5 yards
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Glendale Metal Company
Call ahead to confirm -
TKC Metal Recycling Inc
Call ahead to confirmTakes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel and iron, Whole vehicles, E-waste, Radiators -
Hydro Metal RecyclingNot verified
Hours not confirmed -
Normetal Scrap Co LtdNot verified
Hours not confirmed -
Sam Adelstein & Co LtdNot verified
Hours not confirmed
Scrap prices in St. Catharines this week
Ontario estimates from exchange prices, checked October 27, 2026. All grades and how we calculate them.
Map
Hours
| Yard | Hours | Pays by |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Metal Company | Call ahead to confirm | cash |
| TKC Metal Recycling Inc | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
| Hydro Metal Recycling | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
| Normetal Scrap Co Ltd | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
| Sam Adelstein & Co Ltd | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
Who takes what
| Material | Yards that list it |
|---|---|
| Copper | TKC Metal Recycling Inc |
| Brass | TKC Metal Recycling Inc |
| Aluminum | TKC Metal Recycling Inc |
| Steel and iron | TKC Metal Recycling Inc |
| Whole vehicles | TKC Metal Recycling Inc |
| E-waste | TKC Metal Recycling Inc |
| Radiators | TKC Metal Recycling Inc |
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 St. Catharines?
5 scrap yards in our St. Catharines list buy from the public: Glendale Metal Company (424 Glendale Ave); TKC Metal Recycling Inc (20 Cushman Rd); Hydro Metal Recycling (20 Cushman Rd); Normetal Scrap Co Ltd (416 Glendale Ave); Sam Adelstein & Co Ltd (492 Welland Ave).
What is the scrap copper price in St. Catharines 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 St. Catharines?
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 St. Catharines?
Glendale Metal Company: hours not confirmed, call ahead; TKC Metal Recycling Inc: hours not confirmed, call ahead; Hydro Metal Recycling: hours not confirmed, call ahead; Normetal Scrap Co Ltd: hours not confirmed, call ahead; Sam Adelstein & Co Ltd: hours not confirmed, call ahead. Most yards close early on Saturday and all day Sunday.
Do I need ID to sell scrap in St. Catharines?
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
- Glendale Metal Company: yard website
- TKC Metal Recycling Inc: yard website
- Hydro Metal Recycling: yard website
- Normetal Scrap Co Ltd: yard website
- Sam Adelstein & Co Ltd: yard website
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