Scrap metal yards in Thunder Bay
3 yards in Thunder Bay that buy scrap from the public, with hours, what they take and this week's prices.
All 3 yards
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Dutchak Scrap Metal
Check hoursTakes: Copper, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Steel and iron, Lead, E-waste, Radiators -
Lakehead Scrap MetalNot verified
Hours not confirmedTakes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel and iron, Cast iron, Lead, Appliances -
Harbour Metals RecyclingNot verified
Hours not confirmed
Scrap prices in Thunder Bay this week
Ontario estimates from exchange prices, checked October 27, 2026. All grades and how we calculate them.
Map
Hours
| Yard | Hours | Pays by |
|---|---|---|
| Dutchak Scrap Metal | Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-12 | cash / cheque |
| Lakehead Scrap Metal | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
| Harbour Metals Recycling | Call ahead to confirm | Not stated |
Who takes what
| Material | Yards that list it |
|---|---|
| Copper | Dutchak Scrap Metal, Lakehead Scrap Metal |
| Brass | Lakehead Scrap Metal |
| Aluminum | Dutchak Scrap Metal, Lakehead Scrap Metal |
| Stainless steel | Dutchak Scrap Metal |
| Steel and iron | Dutchak Scrap Metal, Lakehead Scrap Metal |
| Cast iron | Lakehead Scrap Metal |
| Lead | Dutchak Scrap Metal, Lakehead Scrap Metal |
| Appliances | Lakehead Scrap Metal |
| E-waste | Dutchak Scrap Metal |
| Radiators | Dutchak Scrap Metal |
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 Thunder Bay?
3 scrap yards in our Thunder Bay list buy from the public: Dutchak Scrap Metal (705 Hammond Ave); Lakehead Scrap Metal (305 106th Street); Harbour Metals Recycling (1100 Montreal St).
What is the scrap copper price in Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay?
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 Thunder Bay?
Dutchak Scrap Metal: Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-12; Lakehead Scrap Metal: hours not confirmed, call ahead; Harbour Metals Recycling: hours not confirmed, call ahead. Most yards close early on Saturday and all day Sunday.
Do I need ID to sell scrap in Thunder Bay?
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
- Dutchak Scrap Metal: yard website
- Lakehead Scrap Metal: yard website
- Harbour Metals Recycling: yard website
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