Scrap metal yards in Whitby

1 yard in Whitby that buys scrap from the public, with hours, what they take and this week's prices.

The Whitby yard

Whitby Industries Metal Recycling

280 Hopkins St, Whitby · 905-766-4646

Call ahead to confirm

Takes: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Steel and iron, Cast iron, Lead, Whole vehicles, E-waste

Scrap prices in Whitby 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
Whitby Industries Metal Recycling	Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-1; closed Sat on long weekends	Not stated

Who takes what

Material	Yards that list it
Copper	Whitby Industries Metal Recycling
Brass	Whitby Industries Metal Recycling
Aluminum	Whitby Industries Metal Recycling
Stainless steel	Whitby Industries Metal Recycling
Steel and iron	Whitby Industries Metal Recycling
Cast iron	Whitby Industries Metal Recycling
Lead	Whitby Industries Metal Recycling
Whole vehicles	Whitby Industries Metal Recycling
E-waste	Whitby Industries Metal Recycling

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 Whitby?

1 scrap yard in our Whitby list buys from the public: Whitby Industries Metal Recycling (280 Hopkins St).

What is the scrap copper price in Whitby 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 Whitby?

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 Whitby?

Whitby Industries Metal Recycling: Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-1; closed Sat on long weekends. Most yards close early on Saturday and all day Sunday.

Do I need ID to sell scrap in Whitby?

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.

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Sources

Whitby Industries Metal Recycling: yard website

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